Samuel Churchill

January 30, 1942 - March 20, 2011

Unity, NH             Samuel J. Churchill, 69, of Langseth Avenue in Claremont, NH died Sunday (March 20) at Sullivan County Healthcare in Unity, NH following a period of failing health. He was born in Fort Fairfield, ME on January 30, 1942, the son of Edward S. and Pauline (Giggey) Churchill and had been a longtime area resident. Samuel was a graduate of Fort Fairfield High School. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed as a pipe fitter and machinist by Sturm Ruger & Company. Samuel had previously been employed by Tambrands, Coy Paper Mill, Dusty’s Café and the Tumble Inn Diner all in Claremont, NH. His first job was picking potatoes in Maine. He was a member of the Claremont Moose Lodge, #1201 and the American Legion Post #29. Sam was a big fan of the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots. He enjoyed dancing and playing the harmonica. Members of his family include five sons, Jerry Churchill and his wife, Sharon, Fort Fairfield, ME; Barry Churchill and his wife, Cindy, Fort Fairfield, ME; Jason Churchill and Gabrielle, Claremont, NH; Jeffrey Churchill, Claremont, NH; Samuel Churchill II and his wife, Jenny, Newport, NH; three daughters, Paula Churchill, Dover, NH; Michelle Kennett and her husband, Larry, Claremont, NH; Danielle Hines and her husband Ronnie, Claremont, NH; 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchild, six brothers, Harold Churchill, Lewiston, ME; Paul Churchill, Bangor, ME; Daniel Churchill, Fort Fairfield, ME; David Churchill, Fort Fairfield, ME; Timothy Churchill, Bangor, ME; Kevin Churchill, Fort Fairfield, ME; six sisters, Roberta Watson, Fort Fairfield, ME; Diane Brown, Fort Fairfield, ME; Laurie Maynard, Bangor, ME; Carolyn Channell, ME; Theresa Turner, Canada, Donna Smith, Bangor, ME; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elma Churchill and Marilyn Churchill. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Route 5 in Ascutney, VT with Bishop Bernard Ferland, officiating. Interment with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post #29 will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH Church on Thursday evening from 6 – 8 PM.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.