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2016
Samuel Bolen Obituary
AGE: 23 •
Samuel Alexander Bolen, formerly of Chappaqua, and recently of South Salem and White Plains, passed away on April 29 in San Clemente, CA, at the age of 23. He died after a long struggle with addiction and after seeking help in rehab in Southern California. Sam was born November 18, 1992. He attended the Chappaqua schools and graduated from the Christa McAuliffe School of Arts and Sciences in 2012. He attended The University of Oregon and Westchester Community College. Sam will be remembered for his passion of reading; his love of adventure, animals, making cookies with Grandma, skiing and scuba diving; and for his impish sense of humor and free spirit.
Sam was the beloved son of Connie Plaehn and Ted Bolen, brother of Cade and the late Kevin Thomas Bolen, grandson of Darlene and the late Paul Plaehn, Toni Bolen, Bryant Bolen and the late Charlotte Bolen. He will always be loved and remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
A Celebration and Remembering of Sam's life will be held Saturday, August 20 at 11 am at Gedney Park (Route 120/133) in the Town of New Castle.
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Austin Gellis
August 23, 2016
My favorite memory with Sam Bolen has to be laying in the middle of his quiet road looking up at a beautiful star-filled sky and seeing my first shooting star. I didn't make a wish because at that moment I felt complete. Thank you for giving me that moment Sam.
Now I only wish I shared more memories with Sam and Tom. I'm looking up at the stars and thinking of you two.
JORJA M
August 15, 2016
As a mother of a 23 yr old son, I can not imagine the agony and grief that Sam's family is experiencing over the death of Sam. Revealing his struggle with addiction , tells me that his loving family struggled with him. God bless you for all that you did for him. He is no longer suffering but is at peace in God's loving arms. I pray that his family be comforted by their love for their son and each other, and their faith. Your family and your loss are in my prayers.
Linda Ossining
August 15, 2016
Though I did not know Samuel, nor any member of his family, I am so very saddened about Samuel's struggle and all his family's loss. It was extremely brave of Samuel's family to include in obit struggle with addiction. In this day and age addictions should be acknowledged as something that is real, and nothing to be ashamed of. May Samuel rest in peace and may the family dwell on all the happinesses they had with Samuel.
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