Elaine L. Sampson

Elaine L. Sampson Elaine L. Sampson KINGSTON Elaine Louise (Cox) Sampson, of Kingston, with residence of Venice, Fla., passed away suddenly Jan. 10, 2010, at Boston Medical Center, from complications arising from her diabetes. Elaine was born in Boston, Aug. 22, 1932, raised in Kingston and graduated from Kingston High School in 1950. She was editor-in-chief of her school paper and yearbook staff, a member of student council as well as secretary and treasurer of her graduating class. She was named most dependable and most popular. She was the captain of the field hockey team and a member of the basketball team. She went on to further her education in dentistry at Forsyth University where she graduated with a hygienist degree in 1952. She worked for private dentists and later as a hygienist for the Whitman-Hanson School District until funding was deplete. From there, she worked at Jordan Hospital until her retirement in 1990. Elaine was always upbeat and made everyone laugh and/or feel at ease. She cherished her family and friends. She enjoyed talking on the telephone, traveling, cooking, knitting, bowling, watching her favorite sports teams, playing cards and entertaining along with many other activities. She loved living at her family home looking out over the water of Kingston Bay being able to see the breathtaking sunrises, storms brewing and ultimate panoramic views of Clarks Island, Duxbury Pier Lighthouse (Bug Light), Gurnet Lighthouse and Plymouth Beach. After her retirement in 1990, Elaine and Melvin became Florida residents and spent up to six months in Venice, Fla.. She was a member of the Rocky Nook Brewster Park Association and Jones River Historical Society of Kingston as well as the Order of Eastern Star and The Church of the Pilgrimage of Plymouth. Elaine was the beloved wife of Melvin A. Sampson for over 52 years; as well as the mother of Gordon A. Sampson of Hilton Head, S.C., and Linda E. Wrightington of Kingston. Elaine was the mother-in-law of Kevin Wrightington of Kingston and Christine Sampson (Lamoureux) of Hilton Head, S.C.; and the grandmother of Jessica Sampson of Hilton Head, S.C., Stephen Wrightington of Kingston Nicole and Tiffany Sampson of Hilton Head, S.C., and Stephanie Wrightington of Kingston. Elaine was one of two children born to the late Ralph W. and Mildred E. (Dixon) Cox from Kingston (Rocky Nook) of whom owned and operated Coxs General Store during Elaines childhood days. Her late brother Gordon Cox died Dec. 24, 1936. Elaine leaves countless friends and family members whom were blessed to know her. Let us all join together for a memorial service celebrating the life of Elaine at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth. A light fare will be served after the service. Condolences may be sent to Melvin Sampson, c/o Linda Wrightington, P.O. Box 214, Kingston, MA 02364-0214.