In Loving Memory Lawrence A. Samson 4/23/1922 - 7/13/2010 WHITEFIELD, NH- Lawrence A. Samson, 88, died July 13, 2010, at his home after a long illness.   Mr. Samson was born in Jefferson on April 23, 1922, the son of Alfred J. and Gladys M. (Ingerson) Samson.   Raised in Jefferson, he joined the U.S Marine Corps. He served during World War II and fought at Tarawa and Saipan, where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart.   He worked for the State Highway Dept for 31 years retiring in 1984. He also served as a volunteer for the Lancaster Fire Dept for several years. Other memberships included a lifetime member and past commander of the Lancaster VFW John Weeks Post 3041, the Military Order of the Cooties in Lancaster and the Disabled American Veterans.   Family members include his five daughters, Barbara Allin of Fayetteville, NC, Linda Streeter of Lunenburg, VT, Lorraine Reinhard of Littleton, NH, Gloria Hatfield and JoAnn Samson both of Whitefield, NH, 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Marguerite S. Brainhard and Jane Beaton both of Lancaster, NH, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. His wife of forty-five years Dorothy (Willey) Samson, his parents and his brother Richard E. Samson, predeceased him.   Visiting hours will be held Friday evening, July 16, from 6-8 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM in the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Raymond Ball, pastor at All Saints Church will officiate.   In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in his memory to Weeks Home Health, Hospice and Community Outreach Services, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH  03584-9998.   Online Condolences From: Larry & Kathy Rexford   whitefield Relationship:  friend Kathy and I would like to express our sympathy to all of you at this very sad time in your lives. We are thinking of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you, sincerely; Larry and Kathy Sent:  7/14/2010 From: Wava Baker   lancaster Relationship:  Friend Barbara, Linda, Buckey, and Twiggy, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. You will be in my heart through this difficult time. Wava Sent:  7/14/2010 From: Tammy Lazott   Relationship:  old friend Lawrence was so fortunate to have his girls. He was just a joy to spar with. Sent:  7/14/2010 From: Tom Reed   East Wakefield Relationship:  former neighbor I remember the last time I saw him playing cribbage with Tom Barrows Sr. on Grandview Dr.and it's a fine memory of a hero of mine,heartfelt condolencesto his girls and their families Semper Fidelis Sent:  7/14/2010 From: Barbara Jones   Whitefield Relationship:  Friend Buckey and Twiggy, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, may he rest in peace. Bill and Barbara Jones Sent:  7/14/2010 From: Walter & Betty   Lancaster Relationship:  Friend Twiggy and girls, we are so very sorry for your loss. Twiggy, just think what our two Dad's where doing the last time they where together, I bet they are now looking down on us and doing it again. Our thoughts are with you. Love Betty & Walter Sent:  7/14/2010 From: Leslie & JoAnne Emerson   Lancaster Relationship:  Friends & classmate of Linda Linda, we were very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our condolences to your sisters, Marguerite and Jane, as well. Sent:  7/14/2010 From: Francesconi Family   Arlington Relationship:  Friends We send our deepest condolences and best wishes to Barbara, Brian and the rest of the Allin & Samson families. Our prayers are with you. Sent:  7/16/2010 From: Leon Smith   Parrish Relationship:  Family Friend To All the Family of Lawence Samson, Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one!! My prayers and thoughts are with you ALL!! You ALL mean alot to me!! Your lifelong Friend, Leon Smith Sent:  7/16/2010 From: Norma Roberts   lancaster Relationship:  Friend Bucky,Barbara, Lorraine,Twiggie, Linda--Was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing but he is now again with your"MOM" Love and Prayers to all of you and your Families. Norma Sent:  7/19/2010 From: Michael Nadeau   Lancaster Relationship:  Friend Barbara, Linda, Rainy, Bucky and Twiggy and family...So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He's now in good place with your Mom and his family. Remember all the good times we had in growing up.. Maidstone Lake and all. Hope to see you guys in the area soon. Sent:  7/20/2010 From: Linda Maguire   Lancaster Relationship:  Friend Barbara, Linda, Rainy, Bucky and Twiggy (Daguire) and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a wonderful person and friend to my mother as your mom was too. Heaven won't be the same with those 3 together again. Take care. Linda Sent:  7/27/2010 From: Ede Mae Young(Pierce)   Middleburg Relationship:  Friend Barbara. Linda,Glo-Jean,Rainy,and Jo-Ann. I just barely learned of your dad's passing, and I am truly sorry to hearabout it. I have great memories of him when we were in high school, and the things we had to do to sneak back into your house after we snuck out. Both your mom and dad always welcomed stray kids(me) home, even tho they already had 5 kids of their own. I wish I would have known about his passing, I really would have tried to fly home to be with you girls. He is witrh your mom now, and probaboy watching you. Take care, all of you girls. I miss all of you. Love, Ede Sent:  7/28/2010 From: Mamie A. Boyd   Richmond Relationship:  Friend I am sending my condolences to the Samson family. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one. Keep the memories alive; this is a great comforting aid. I also, want to mention the power of prayer during these difficult times. So, with that in mind, throw your sorrow & burden on the LORD; He care for you (Psalms 55:22). I will keep your family in my thoughts & prayers, also. Love Sent:  8/4/2010 Send an Online Condolence   View Printer-Friendly Page