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ASHLAND -- Steven J. Samson, 50, of Pleasant Street, died Dec. 28, 2009, at Speare Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Berlin on May 18, 1959, the son of Carole (Samson) Gitlitz. He attended grammar school in Berlin and moved to Ashland early in life.
He completed his education in Ashland and was a 1977 graduate of Ashland High School.
Mr. Samson went to Plymouth State College, where he studied education. After college he was employed in the marina business for 20 years at Riveredge Marina on Little Squam Lake in Ashland, and at Goodhue Marine in Moultonborough.
He also was employed at Riley's Gun Shop in Hooksett.
Nothing was more important to Mr. Samson than his family. He attended all school activities. His family were included in all of his interests: hunting, fishing, ice fishing, shooting, boating and snowmobiling.
Mr. Samson also had a great interest in vintage boats.
The family includes his wife, Kimberly (Montague) Samson of Ashland; two daughters, Miranda Samson of Ashland and Emily Samson of Ashland; his mother, Carole (Samson) Gitlitz of Derry; one brother, Ken Gitlitz of Exeter; one sister, Karen Marriott, of Boise, Idaho; and nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Ashland Baptist Church, Main Street, Ashland. The Rev. Everett Palmer will officiate.
Donations may be made to the Pemi-Valley Fish & Game Club, Beede Road, Holderness, 03245. Dupuis Funeral Home, Ashland, is handling arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Samson
Kyle Cosselman
March 13, 2010
Dear Kim, Miranda and Emily,
I am deeply sorry to know that Steve has left you all. He was such a great person to know. Steve would always know the right thing to say and be encouraging. He taught me many things in the time that I had worked with him. We had worked together at Goodhue Marine. Steve would always talk about the three of you and be very happy to have you all. Your vacations, school activities, weekends, etc were all talked about when he returned to work. Steve will be truly missed and not forgotten. If you need anything at all, feel free to contact me.
50 Candles !
March 1, 2010
Betsy Bethke
February 5, 2010
Dear Kim,
Steve was a remarkable man and will be greatly missed. I was privileged to see him on several occasions while visiting with my sister Dicky on Squam Lake. He was always available to help, even the most difficult person, with issues related to boats and seemed to truly love being at the Lake. I also remember one sunny day when he brought the girls along with him to swim off the dock...what fun they all had! Selfishly, I wish I had been able to spend more time with such a remarkable man! I pray that you and the girls will be comforted in this time of great loss.
Betsy Bethke
Joan Kirk
January 31, 2010
Dear Kim, Miranda and Emily,
Dicky Allison drove over from the Cape just today to deliver the news to us personally. What a shock. We are reeling in disbelief and can not even imagine how difficult this is for you. We have so many wonderful memories of long summer days that Steve would spend working on our boats. We loved that he would bring the girls to swim off the dock and taught Marshall many fishing tricks. Steve was such a pleasure to know and is already sorely missed. We valued not only Steve's boat expertise but also his friendship and of course his great smile and myriads of stories. May Our God of comfort bring you comfort through your memories of a wonderful husband and great father...Joan, Malcolm, Marshall and Andrew Kirk
January 11, 2010
Dear Kim and girls
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's sudden death. My heart goes out to you and your family in this hard time. May all the love Steve gave to you all stay with you.
Sincerely
Sandy Watson and family
Mary O'Donnell Steadman
January 7, 2010
Dear Kim, Miranda and Emily - my mother (Betty O'Donnell),myself (Mary O'Donnell) and my brother, Sean O'Donnell,wish to extend our sympathy to all of you at this difficult time of sorrow. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Peters
January 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I was Steve's classmate from fourth grade til' graduation. I played a lot of highly competetive tennis with Steve. He was generous enough to bring me water skiing throughout our late teens. He sure could put up a huge rooster tail. Like everyone who knew Steve, I'll miss talking with him about his family and anything else that came up. We'll miss his laugh and smile. Peace be with you Kim,Miranda and Emily. John Peters,Meredith,NH
James Marriott
January 4, 2010
Kimster, best wishes in this sad and unfair endeavour. I can only hope the love and kind thoughts of your family and friends can help you through this.
Jennifer Piascik
January 4, 2010
My Mom (Sheila Beaulieu) & I (Jen Piascik)would like to express our condolences to you and your family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 4, 2010
Kim please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful girls and if there is anything that we can do to help please do not hesitate to call. Jonathan & Judy Dupuis
January 4, 2010
Kim ,miranda, and emily, Steve was a great man and friend .I know that he left all of us with something special to take with us through lifes journies. He will be missed greatly by all that knew him.Our families thoughts and prayers are always with you.Please let us know if we can help in any way. Lee and Judi Bavis (Ashland ,N.H.)
Denise Edwards
January 3, 2010
Dear Kim, My heart goes out to you and your daughters. We loved Steve. May God keep you comforted forever.
Denise Edwards
louis feinsod
January 1, 2010
Dear Kim and girls,
I was shocked to hear the news of Steve's passing. Steve and I were good friends growing up we had lots of fun together. I guess over time and distance we lost touch with each other,It is certainly my loss. Steve lead a clean and an honest life and will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
January 1, 2010
Kim, Miranda, and Emily,
I am so sad to learn of your loss, and I am thinking of you.
Love, Kako
Lisa Hill (Mrs. Hill)
January 1, 2010
Kim, Emily, & Miranda,
I am very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. My heart is with you through this time. My husband I will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that I will be here if you need anything.
Tom Friel
January 1, 2010
I am saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I knew him as a student when I was teaching at Ashland High School and later as a competitive shooter. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Lowell-Kaza
January 1, 2010
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together with Steve as you celebrate a life well lived. Many thoughts and prayers to you.
Jim Shepherd
January 1, 2010
I knew Steve from Highpower competition, where he was always a positive, constuctive person. Many will share your memories, and I know the thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time.
December 31, 2009
Dear Kim, Miranda, and Emily,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Jeff, Tina, Katie, Courtney and Kenady Kelly
Fred Allen
December 31, 2009
Kim and family, my heart is with you in this difficult time. I always enjoyed the visits with Steve at "the club" and he always managed to brag a bit about his family. Will miss the guy who always had a smile. Sincerely, Fred Allen
Matt Holmes
December 31, 2009
Dear Kim, Miranda and Emily,
I am saddened by your loss. I have known Steve for just a short time, but have caught just a glimpse of the man you must surely miss. My deepest sympathies are with you.
Kris Chouinard
December 31, 2009
I am so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. There are no words to say at this time. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
December 31, 2009
Please accept our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Bob and Pat Tucker
December 31, 2009
Kim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the memories of good times help you through this difficult time.
Rachael Williams
Brynne Johnstone
December 31, 2009
Dear Kim, Miranda and Emily,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. In the rare event Steve didn't have one of his beautiful daugthers or wife out with him, he would always speak fondly of them and give us updates - he will be greatly missed by all. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Brynne Johnstone & Andrew Salmon
December 31, 2009
Dear Kim, Please know that you and your children are in our thoughts at this time.
Sincerely, Wade Smith & family
December 31, 2009
Kim and Family, we will miss seeing Steve around town, the short visits at Shurfine to catch up on the kids and also seeing the family icefishing by the covered bridge. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all. Sincerely ,Stanley, Karen, Garrett and Kendall Graton
December 31, 2009
Dear Kim and girls, Our hearts are with you during this sad time. We are so sorry. Sincerely, Barb and Stu Sherburne
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