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David Samme Obituary
at home on Wednesday
1st November 2017, aged 64 years. Devoted husband to Anne, loving father to Clare (deceased) and Rachel and proud grandad to James and Eddie. Long serving school teacher at
Robert Bloomfield Middle School.
He will be sorely missed by
his family and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 11.30am on Wednesday 22nd November 2017 at Norse Road Crematorium, Bedford.
At David's request, no dress code. Family flowers only please but donations if desired (with cheques made payable to the charity) for either David's favourite charity, Arthritis Research UK or Sue Ryder, St. John's - PEPS (so they can continue their work), may be sent to A L & G Abbott Funeral Directors, 150 Bedford Road, Kempston, Beds, MK42 8BH.
Tel: (01234) 843222.
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November 20, 2018
David Samme was a regular visitor to Nether Swell Manor with groups of children from Robert Bloomfield. He was a consummate professional with a great sense of humour and it was a pleasure to work with him. I am very saddened by this news of his untimely death. Richard Davis.
Steven Russell
November 21, 2017
I was an honour and privilege to teach with Dave in Robert Bloomfield during the time we shared, he was, and remains, a legend in my eyes. His calm and well considered advice was born of experience, yes, but also a real care for his fellow teacher. He was always so encouraging and positive, even if you could not see the wood for the trees on occasion. Never condescending, he took great care not lecture you even if he had seen it all before, he was always willing to listen and have you bounce ideas and concerns off him. Personally I learnt such a lot from him, particularly in terms of the form tutor role he always had time for pupils in his care. He was universally liked by pupils and colleagues - I honesty know of no one who had a bad word for him. It is so sad that he did not get to enjoy more of the retirement his work and commitment to education surely deserved. We lost a great man the other day, RIP Dave. My thoughts are with your wife and family at this time.
Colette Dalglish
November 19, 2017
I worked with Dave at Robert Bloomfield. He was a lovely man. My thoughts are with Anne and the family at this sad time.
Helen Rowe
November 18, 2017
Dave was one of the nicest and most sincere people I ever worked with. I always held him in high esteem. He was always respected within the school and popular with the students. I was glad to have bumped into him earlier in the year. My thoughts are with Anne and the family at this very sad time. I am so sorry that I won't be able to attend his funeral.
Helen Rowe
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Marie & Alan Kavanagh
November 16, 2017
David was our dear friend as well as a work colleague; we enjoyed many happy times together and we will miss him as a personal friend. So sorry we cannot make his funeral.
Helen Rowe
November 15, 2017
I taught with Dave at Robert Bloomfield, he was one of the nicest and most sincere people I ever worked with. It doesn't seem long ago that I met him in Bedford and he told me he was ill. My thoughts are with Anne ,who I remember from way back, and the family. I am so sorry that I won't be able to attend the funeral.
Sandra Snelling
November 15, 2017
My thoughts are with you all. Dave was a lovely man. It was a privilege knowing him and working with him.
Wendy Kiteley
November 10, 2017
A wonderful teacher and genuinely lovely man. RIP Mr.Samme. My thoughts are with your family & friends at this sad time.
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