LACONIA — Raymond Arthur Samson, 90, of Mile Hill Road, passed away on Sept. 18, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Raymond was born on March 22, 1936, in Laconia, the son of the late Lionel Samson and Jeannette (Dulac) Samson.

He worked at Verizon for over 30 years. He built a house on Mile Hill Road in Laconia, with his wife, Sheila, in the 1960s. Raymond and his wife spent their winters in Florida and traveled together across Europe.

Raymond is survived by his sons, Theodore Samson and his wife Sandra, Timothy Samson and his wife Michelle, and Christopher Samson; grandchildren, Andrew Samson, Joshua Samson, Nicholas Samson and Brittany Samson; great-grandchildren Maranda, Elayna, Bentley and Jordan; niece Kimberly; and nephew Bruce. In addition to his parents, Raymond is predeceased by his wife Sheila Samson and brother Roland Samson.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.

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