SAMPLE, Stephen P. 24, of Reading, MA; also formerly of Brookline, MA, passed away on May 10, 2014 after a brief illness. Beloved son of Marianne and David Sample, of Reading and brother Eric Sample of Lynnfield. A memorial service will be held for Stephen at Unitarian Universalist Church at 239 Woburn St., Reading, on Wed., May 21 at 11 am. Following the ceremony there will be a gathering in the Church hall for friends and family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Friends of Reading High School Baseball; P.O. Box 133; Reading, MA 01867. Arrangements under the direction of the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, READING. For on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 17 to May 18, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for STEPHEN SAMPLE

16 Entries

Jessica Carvalho

May 7, 2025

Miss you and I will never forget you.

Jessica Carvalho

May 7, 2019

Missing you ! Wish we were still working at Market basket and closing together.. we worked great together and always got the job done! I miss how u would always wash the dishes and oven for me lol ! All the jokes we made and making fun of one an other lol Such good times!

Ellen Hayes

July 30, 2014

David, Marianne, and Eric, Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers.

May 29, 2014

David and Marianne, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. We send our condolences.
Tom and Fina Hindman

May 24, 2014

To the Sample Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Phil&Mary &Phillip Recco
E-Mass Baseball

Madeline Blanchette

May 22, 2014

Steve was a wonderful person, and I saw the good in him. I always looked forward to seeing him at work. He will forever be in my heart and apart of me.

Andrea McNeely

May 21, 2014

To the Sample Family:
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Steve over the past 8 years as I am Derek Gregorio's fiancee. I have fond memories of Steve walking through the woods to come hang out with all of us, always having a funny story to share or a crazy baseball play to describe. I especially enjoyed when he would play his guitar for us. He always had us laughing! Steve will hold a special place in my heart as he was always just "another little brother".

My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

May 21, 2014

I remember that when I was in the 5th grade Steve was only in 4th grade and he saw some of his friend's making fun of me and told them to lay off. It was the nicest thing anyone has ever done from me to this day. It meant a lot that even at such a young age Steve showed me such compassion and kindness. He will surely be missed.

Judy Nestico

May 21, 2014

Mr and Mrs Sample,
You do not know me but I was at the memorial today for Steve. What a beautiful way to remember your son. I knew him briefly through my niece and the Market Basket. After being there today I realized I have had contact with Dave as well, having worked in the field for several years. The strength you displayed as a family today was amazing. When you must be hurting so bad, you made sure others got to speak and hear of what a wonderful person your son was. Thank you for being an inspiration to others even during what must be the worst pain you have or will ever experience. May you always have comfort in your memories.

Marianne Fabbri (aka Fazio)

May 21, 2014

I am Deeply saddened by the loss of your son. Marianne Fabbri (Fazio)

Katie Hofhaug

May 19, 2014

Dear Sample Family,

I worked at UNOs as a bartender and was a regular at market basket. Steve and I became extremely close. I love Steve very much. He always made me smile. He became one of my best friends. I looked forward to his text messages and getting to see him either at his work, or at mine. His heart was kind and he had the most beautiful soul. I'm extremely sorry for your loss. He will be missed tremendously.

Rest easy Steve! I love you.

May 19, 2014

All of us at Busa Wine & Spirits are thinking of you & your family Dave in this sad time.

Gary Parsons

May 19, 2014

Dear David and Family,
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your son Stephen. My heart breaks for you. I will hold my children tight tonight and pray for his soul. I am so sorry for your loss.
Gary Parsons

Ryan Merrill

May 18, 2014

I attended UMass Lowell with Steve in 2007. We were freshmen together, and his dorm room was right next to mine. He was a really good kid, who was always able to make me laugh. I have some great memories with him, and I'm terribly saddened to hear about his passing. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the entire Sample family. Steve was a good man, and I will cherish the memories I have with him. He will be sorely missed by many. To the Sample family: you're all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Jessica Carvalho

May 17, 2014

I love and miss your big bro!! I'll never forget you !! See you in the next life xoxo love always, Jessica

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

May 17, 2014

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

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