Westport - Herbert H. “Herkey” Sampson, 78, of Westport passed away Monday, December 10, 2007 at home. He was the husband of Anita H. (Antaya) Gallant Sampson and the late Agnes L. (White) Sampson.
He was born in Westport, son of the late Orie D. Sampson, Sr. and the late Lydia (Brightman) Sampson. Mr. Sampson worked as a farmer for Sampson Potato Farm in Westport for many years and worked for Ponte’s Brothers Construction Company in Westport. He also worked at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Somerset. He enjoyed playing cards.
Including his wife, he is survived by 3 sons: Herbert J. Sampson of Fall River, Russell H. Sampson of Fall River and David Sampson of Fall River; a daughter: Cynthia M. Owens of Somerset; 2 step-sons: Mark Gallant of Boston and Raymond Gallant of FL; a step-daughter: Sandra DiGangi of Middleboro; a brother: Otis Sampson of CA; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several niece sand nephews.
He was father of the late Ronald J. Sampson and step-father of the late Karen L. Gallant.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 - 8 P.M.
Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.