Obituary of Stuart J. Samson

SAMSON , STUART J. Age 71 of Horseheads , NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 21 , 2016 at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center I.C.U. Stuart was born January 8 , 1945 in Elmira , NY the son of the late Charles (Ted) and Helen MacDougall Samson . He was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of 1963 . Stuart married his high school sweetheart , Jean A. Whitehouse Samson , on August 28 , 1965 and they would have celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary on August 28 , 2016. Stuart retired from SCT BOCES as Director of Facilities after 32 years of dedicated service. He was a member of New York State Superintendents of School Buildings and Grounds since 1968. He was also the youngest president of The New York State Association of Buildings and Grounds in 1984-1985 of which he was extremely proud of. Stuart was a member of The Moose Lodge # 426 and The Mechanics Club both located in Montour Falls , NY. Stuart is survived by his loving and devoted wife Jean A. Samson . He is also survived by his sons Ronald Stuart (Holly) Samson and Jason Eric Samson all of Horseheads , NY ; three grandsons: Dillon Stuart Samson , Justen Tucker Samson , and Erik Christian Samson ; brothers : Walter R . (JoAnne) Samson of Rock Creek , Ohio and Gordon C. (Gloria) Samson of Horseheads , NY ; several nieces , nephews , grand nieces , grand nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends. Stuart lived his entire life on the Ridge Road and loved the country life . He was a proud and loving husband , father , and grandfather. His family was always his first priority. Stuart is greatly loved and admired and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. It was Stuart's wish that there be no prior calling hours. Stuart's Family wishes to invite everyone to attend his Gravesite Services on Thursday August 25 , 2016 at 10 AM at Vary Cemetery on Ridge Road in Horseheads ,NY . Memorial donations may be made to Muscular Dystropy Research , the S.P.C.A. , or to a charity of one's choice in Stuart's memory. Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY . Words of Condolence and Memories may be shared at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com.