Sampson of Plymouth, Clifford Edward, 89,“Cliff” at Golden Living Center July 21. Beloved husband of Laura (Collingsworth) Sampson of Plymouth. Father of Clifford Jr. and his wife Catherine of Plymouth, Sandra Maccaferri and her husband Don of Apex, NC. Grandfather of Randy Maccaferri, Stacy Murphy, and Benjamin Sampson, and he also leaves two great grandsons Ryan and Brad Maccaferri.
Cliff was born in Boston the son of Newman and Evelyn Sampson and grew up in Plymouth graduating from Plymouth High School class of 1940. Cliff enlisted in the US Navy and served during W.W.II and received a Purple Heart. He worked at Smith’s store in downtown Plymouth for over 50 years retiring as the manager. Cliff was a member and former Chairman of the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority for 12 years, Plymouth Public Library Corporation, the American Legion, a member of the Pilgrim and Antiquarian Society, Past President 1973 of the Plymouth Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a Deacon and Treasurer at the Church of the Pilgrimage. He was Treasurer and President of the Old Colony Club.
A memorial service will be held at The Church of the Pilgrimage, Town Square Plymouth, Saturday, July 30th at 11:00 AM. Donations in his memory may be made to the Church of The Pilgrimage, 12 Town Square, Plymouth, MA 02360 or the Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360