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Edward C. Sampson Jr.

8/23/1942 - 6/2/2024

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Obituary For Edward C. Sampson Jr.

Edward C. Sampson Jr., 81, of Warren, RI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Edward C. Sampson Sr. and Mary (Carreiro) Sampson and the beloved husband of the late Dorothy May (Baker) Sampson, Edward was a lifelong resident of Warren.

Edward proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a ship navigator and was able to travel all over the world. He was a very skilled Master Machinist and also possessed a wide range of skills and expertise, from rebuilding cars and motorcycles, to flying airplanes and skiing the Swiss Alps. Edward was a big music lover and was also a very talented dancer. As a Navy man, it was a given that he loved to be on the water, either fishing or relaxing. Edward was an avid Red Sox fan and wouldn’t miss a game. Most of all, he was an amazing family man, father and grandfather who adored his grandchildren.

Edward is survived by his children, Jennifer Sousa and her husband Joseph of Warren, RI, Nicole Sampson and her husband Brian Gray of Rumford, RI, Hannah Sampson of Warren, RI and Douglas Sampson and his wife Bethanie of Warren, RI; his brother Robert Sampson and his wife Margaret of Warren, RI; his sister, Marguerite MacDougall of Warren, RI; and his nine grandchildren that he cherished and adored, Liona, Rhiannon, Jillian, Derek, Raegan, Dakota, Lauren, Ryann and Chandler. He fought this long battle for the kids. He was the father of the late Jonathan Sampson and the brother of the late Marjorie Fortier and Ronald Sampson, and the beloved cousin of the late Lorraine.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 4-8PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 8:30AM followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main St. Warren, RI. Burial will be at North Burial Ground, 1081 Hope St. Bristol, RI.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, either online at: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-lz-one-time, or by mail at: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.

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  • 10 TREES

    Michael D Carano planted 10 trees in memory of Edward C. Sampson Jr. . - 06/07/2024

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  • 10/14/2025

    Kenneth Ferreira En2d class usn

    Remember 08 18 1960 we joined the navy went off to boot camp greatlakes,you went radio men school norkfolk ,you got a ship and off to see the world i went to key west fla.when we got home you introduced me to Lorraine, and you were the best man at the wedding. Be ame godfather to first son who was named after both of you and your dad Edward, time as so many passes, to many to hang our hearts on.i am still here but there so many losses and little time to think about all.I never really got to all of your great family, my lost ,I still go back to some great times like our first Newport jazz festival 1968,good bye goupagi and love to all family Kenneth Edward Ferreira fkenneth363@gmail.com

  • 06/07/2024

    Gregory AJ MacDougall

    It's so hard to say goodbye to Uncle Ed,. He was very active in my life. He bought me my first cowboy outfit complete with capgun six shooter. He bought my first bazooka gun with ac 3 inch plastic bullet. I promptly shot my brother Eric with. My first fishing poll, bicycle, unicycle, bow and arrow, stilts, Put me on the back of his motorcycle, Went for rides in his corvette. It took me until I was 50 years old to realize working in the machine shop at gamma and grandpa Sampson's that he was teaching me trigger. I was there when he got married to aunt Dottie I watch all 5 of his beautiful children, grow into the young men a women they are today.. I could go on all day an night. He was a man that if you did not know him your life was missing something very special. Cousins my heart is aching with sorrow. I wish I was there to give you all big hugs. My condolences cousin Greg

  • 06/06/2024

    Amy Sampson

    Uncle Ed, I will miss so much of you, your kind words, your beautiful piano playing and dance moves! You were an amazing soul who gave love and peace to everyone you knew! I am so grateful to have had you in my life. Rest in peace & give everyone a hug for me up there!

  • 06/06/2024

    Maureen Toolin

    Eddie was one of the nicest, kindest people I know. He was friends with both my Dad and step-Dad. He had a way of brightening any room he was in. He will be missed very much. Rest in peace Eddie.

  • 06/06/2024

    Sarah Beth MacNeil

    The candle may go out, but the memory of its light remains. You will be missed. Love, Sarah, Jamie, and Samantha MacNeil (Doherty).

  • 06/06/2024

    Bill Doherty

    As a teenager Ed was adventurous and had a fun-loving spirit; however, he never looked for or started any trouble with anyone. He was raised by "The Boss" and Ma where he developed his strong character. A gentle person but a rock of a man. H e believed in and followed the practice of "I do what I say and I say what I do". And because of this you always knew where you stood with him. Ed proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Barton and was a veteran of the Cuban Missile Crises and Naval Blockade. We thank him not only for his service but for his sacrifice. It was an honor to have known him not only as a friend, but as mu "blood brother" for 67 years. Through my tears,, I am saddened by his death. I have sent a spiritual bouquet, but I know that is unnecessary. The Marines have already passed him through the Pearly Gates. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family and his friends. FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS, ED. YOU HAVE THE WATCH - YOU HAVE BEEN RELIEVED. Bill (Myles) Doherty

  • 06/05/2024

    Mt. Hope Wrestling

    Ed raised a great family. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

  • 06/05/2024

    Gregory AJ MacDougall

    Where to start. My Uncle Ed bought me my first cowboy outfit with gun and plastic caps, my first bazooka gun with 3" bullet, which I promptly shot my brother with "Mom greg shot me with his bazooka*. My first fishing pole, my first bow and arrow. My first unicycle, taught me how to fish, ride my bicycle, and my unicycle. He gave me my first ride in a corvette, and on a motorcycle, Later in life there was the machine shop. I never realized he was teaching me trigonometry until I was 50 years old studying electrical engineering . We spent hour working through my teens with the red socks always on the radio. I guess you could say he molded my life. I was there at his wedding with Aunty Dottie and watch each one of his born. I'm sure I missed a few things. I watch as he was left after Aunty Dottie as he raised all his children by himself each one of them the finest characteristics that eventually became the fabric of his legacy. If you did not know him, you really missed out. I loved him , and could never give back what he gave to me. Thank you. Love Gregory AJ MacDougall, Big hugs Cousins.

  • 06/05/2024

    Mary Resendes

    Rest in peace my friend. Love Manny&Mary Resendes

  • 06/04/2024

    charles macdougall

    Ed was a man that was loved and respected by all that knew him,he was without question one of the nicest people you could ever meet...he will be missed by all....

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