Samuel Roan Dempsey

Samuel Roan Dempsey obituary, Wilmington, DE

Samuel Roan Dempsey

Samuel Dempsey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. - Pike Creek on Aug. 29, 2024.
Samuel Roan Dempsey, age 14 of Wilmington, DE passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Sam was born November 21, 2009, to Shawn and Bethany Dempsey and became Andrew's little brother.
In addition to his parents and brother, Sam is survived by his paternal grandparents, Harold and Kathleen Dempsey, and his maternal grandparents, Charles and Dena Anthony, along with two great-grandmothers, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Sam completed eighth grade at The John Dickinson School and was looking forward to entering Hodgson High School in the fall. From the beginning, Sam marched to the beat of his own drum. He had a big personality and an energetic disposition and captured the hearts of anyone who knew him.
Sam loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his parents, grandparents, and many cousins. He particularly enjoyed apple picking with Nana and Grandpap and fishing, crabbing, and kayaking with Grammy and Grandad.
Early on, Sam displayed athletic abilities; riding a bike at only 3 years old, being an avid fisherman, and enjoying anything that involved the outdoors. After learning a new hobby/skill Sam would give 100 percent to be the best he could be. Most recently he spent much of his time playing ice hockey with his friends, and working out at the gym with his brother.
He was hardworking, spending hours working on projects for a Special Convention and construction work with his friend John in "The Pit". He was a very generous person, always thinking of others. He enjoyed sharing what he learned from the Bible with those he met.
Sam will be sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Services will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1103 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808.
The service for Sam will be live-streamed and the Zoom log-in information can be found below:
Zoom Meeting ID 811 8327 5268 Passcode 279318
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Andre'Anna Fitchett

November 21, 2025

Happiest heavenly birthday sam, not a single day pasts where I dont think about you. You stuck by my side through thick and thin and you had the kindest heart and the sweetest smile. .

Andre'Anna Fitchett

September 13, 2024

Sam was always talking about Ice Hockey and Ice skating, he even invited me to go skating with him but I was busy, I wish I took that opportunity.

Andre'Anna Fitchett

September 12, 2024

He bought me a graduation necklace and bracelet that matched the colors of my dress.

Kenny Paula Sandoval

September 7, 2024

I would talk to him at lunch he was funny I miss him a lot we would play with rubber bands

Joy Turner

August 30, 2024

I am so sorry for your lost.

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