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Eileen SAMSVICK Obituary

SAMSVICK, Eileen M. Eileen M. Samsvick, 84, a longtime resident of Windsor Locks, entered into eternal rest on Monday, (February 21, 2011). Born on April 12, 1926, in Chokio, MN; Eileen was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mabel (Johnson) Golden and the wife of Reverend John Samsvick, former pastor of the Windsor Locks Congregational Church. Eileen spent many years working fulltime alongside her husband at the church and was involved in Vacation Bible School, youth groups, the women's fellowship group, and served as a teacher in the church school. Eileen was a gifted musician; she had a beautiful voice and played the piano. In her leisure time she loved dancing with her husband. Besides her husband, Eileen is survived by her children, Priscilla Baldock and her husband, David, of Kent, WA; Timothy P. Samsvick of Windsor Locks, her twin daughters, Rebecca Keller and her husband, Stephen, of Wethersfield; and Elizabeth Isaac and her husband, Gordon, of Wenham, MA; her grandchildren, Matthew, Stephen, Samuel, Rachel, Ian, and Isabella; her sister-in-law, Mona Golden of St. Paul, MN, and her nephews, Jerry, Steven, and Jim Molkenthin, all of MN. Besides her parents, Eileen was predeceased by her siblings, Adeline Molkenthin, Dallas Golden, Phyllis Beulow, and Buddy Golden. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Windsor Locks, 8 Main Street, Windsor Locks, CT. For further directions, or to leave an online expression of sympathy for the family, please visit: www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 25, 2011.

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Kay Nadeau

March 1, 2011

John and Tim
Whenever I sing I always hear Eileen's sweet voice joining in. She was a dear person and my thoughts are with you.

Kay Nadeau

Steve Leddy

February 28, 2011

To the Samsvick family, I remember fondly the days of PF and all the fun we had. Your mom was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched and enriched. My sincere condolences.

Peter Lankhorst

February 27, 2011

Tim, You and your family have made a tremendous difference in so many lives. I still remember the fun we had singing songs in youth group while you and Jeff Greene played the guitars. My sincere condolences.

Joan Kaiser

February 25, 2011

Deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother, Tim.

Linda Rec

February 25, 2011

To The Samsvick Family,
I still remember the weekend that Beth invited me for Sunday dinner way back in the 80's your mom with her sweet smile,and warm demeaner made me feel like part of the samsvick family! I still recall her apron and the sparkling twinkle in her eyes as she so lovingly served dinner.
I have remained close to Beth through the many years and know that warm memories and God's strength will be with you all.
fondly, Linda Rec

February 25, 2011

Tim and family,
My family sends thoughts and prayers to you in your time of need.

Kirk Walker

Beth Rodriguez

February 25, 2011

Dear Beth and Family,

I worked with you many years ago at the hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Beth Rodriguez

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