Obituary of Hilda Sampson

Hilda M. (Dawson) Sampson Glens Falls – Hilda M. (Dawson) Sampson, 84, of Glens Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3rd, 2017 while staying at the Indian River Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home in Granville, NY after a long battle with heart disease. Born on December 9, 1932 in Fort Ann, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wilber and Olivine (Currins) Dawson. She retired from Mallinckrodt in Argyle, NY. She married the love of her life, Paul Sampson. She was a long time active member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She enjoyed life and most importantly, her family. She was full of spitfire and spirit and brought her family a ton of laughs, joy and love. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Paul Sampson, daughter, Judy Straw and her fur baby, Miss Ebby as well as her three loving sisters, Janet Shevil, Norma Neron, and Barbara Aker. She leaves behind survivors which include, her two granddaughters, Michelle David and her husband Tim Ogsbury of Warrensburg, NY, Ronda Morris and her husband Joseph Morris of Wevertown, NY; six great grandchildren, Adriana Finely and her husband, Kristopher Finely, Taylor David and her wife, Samantha David, Logan Stevens, Gage Morris, Reagan Morris and Finnegan Morris; two great-great grandchildren, Addison Finely & Kaydence Finely as well as many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was also survived by her dear friend and former living companion, Charles Straub who now resides at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, Vt. Calling hours are from 1pm to 1:45pm followed by a reading by the Eagles Club and a Funeral Service at the Robert M. King Funeral Home at 23 Church Street, Granville, NY 12832. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Middle Granville, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles at 80 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.