Elianne M. Samson

AUBURN- Elianne “Lil” M. Samson, of Lewiston died Tuesday March 4, 2014 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin following a short illness. She was born in St. Quentin, New Brunswick, Canada on December 27, 1921 the daughter of the late Cyrille and Anna (Michaud) Guerette. She was educated in local schools. She worked at the Continental Mill for about ten years and then in 1949 she left for Hartford, Connecticut and went to work at American Standard. On June 18, 1960 she married Edward Samson at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Hartford and later in 1965 they returned to Maine where she was employed at Sableman Plastic Heel and Geiger Bros. In 1980 she helped her husband in starting American Engraving and Awards. She enjoyed traveling with her husband on their motorcycle as a member of the Maine Retreads XL organization all over the U.S. and Canada. She is survived by her husband Edward Samson of Lewiston; one sister Rita Nowakowski of East Hampton, MA.; a special friend Janet Theriault of Lewiston; her favorite niece Anita Tanguay and her husband Gerald of Lewiston; and many other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; three brothers Gerard, Patrick and Maurice Guerette; and by a sister Marie-Jean Therriault.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Gordon, Dr. Austin and the nurses from 2 East and 4 East at D’Youville Pavilion and the staff at the Hospice House of Androscoggin for the loving and compassionate care they have given to Elianne. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Samson- Died in Auburn on Tuesday March 4, 2014. Mrs. Elianne “Lil” Samson a resident of Lewiston. A Memorial Mass honoring Elianne’s life will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Church. Committal services will be held later in the spring at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Elianne’s memory to the Hospice House of Androscoggin 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, Maine 04210. There will not be any visitation. Arrangements by the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.