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Samuel Haugh Obituary
Sam was born June 6, 1939, in Hartford, eldest child of Samuel J. Haugh Jr. and Margaret (Brennan) Haugh. Sam grew up in Manchester, graduated from Manchester High School in 1958 and immediately joined the U.S. Army. Sam spent the next 21 years in the Army including three years in Vietnam, 4½ years in Panama, and at numerous stateside posts. He retired as a 1st Sgt. from 2nd Ranger Battalion 75th Infantry at Ft. Lewis, Washington in 1980 and moved with his wife Gayle and her son Jeff to Canon City. Sam served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 23rd Inf. (Americal) Division in Vietnam. Among his awards and decorations are four Bronze Stars, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal W/7 Campaign Stars, Combat Infantry Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, and Ranger Tab. Sam was a member of U.S. Army Ranger Association, American Legion Post 13, VFW Post 4061 and the Upper Arkansas Military Retiree Association in Canon City. He worked at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Canon City from 1993 until its closing in 2005.
Sam was preceded in death by his loving wife Gayle; his father in 1969; his mother in 2009; brother Danny in 1975; and brother-in-law Gary Steele in 2001. He is survived by sisters Julie B. (Don) Frost of West Hartford; Nancy B.(Wally) Haugh of Key West, Florida; Margaret B. (Mike) Steele Kaczorowski of Essex; and Mary P. Haugh of Manchester; and brothers John B. (Corenda) Haugh of Bolton; Gerald B. Haugh of Coventry; and Thomas B. Haugh of Manchester; numerous nieces; a nephew; their children; many friends and acquaintances.
A special thanks to Kim and Jack Ward of Canon City for the loving care they gave Sam over the past 23 years. He was very thankful for the physical and loving support given him and he will be eternally grateful.
Holt Family Funeral Home in Canon City is in care of arrangements.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Manchester. Sam's ashes will be dispersed in Canton, Ohio.
Contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Association; MARCH, Inc. of Manchester, 222 McKee St., Manchester, CT 06040; or a charity of one's choice.
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With his men from Co B 75 Inf VII Corp 1974
Jeff Rice
January 26, 2018
December 29, 2017
He was my first 1st Sgt. and a great example for me. My condolences to his family. RLTW. Anton
Wayne Beals
November 18, 2017
Have a good rest 1st. Sgt. You always lead the way and were an inspiration to all of us that served with you. Your leadership helped guide me and several others during our walk in this life. We will see you later Top.
3/75 Ranger
November 17, 2017
Rest in peace, First Sergeant. You've earned it.
Rangers Lead The Way!
Barry Johnson
November 17, 2017
1SG Haugh was my 1SG in the Ranger Battalion. He saved my career. He was a great man, mentor, leader, example. I will never forget him.
Bob Gudbranson
November 17, 2017
He was an awesome Soldier and was an inspiration for many who followed in his footsteps. Rangers Lead The Way!
Sheila Cyr
November 12, 2017
Gerry, we r very sorry to hear about your brothers passing, we are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Sheila & Justyn
Kim Ward
November 11, 2017
R. I. P Love you always.
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