Farmington - Irene B. Samson, 89, a resident of Farmington, formerly of Jay, passed away, Friday, March 10th at Pinewood Terrace in Farmington. She was born on June 9, 1927 in Chisholm, the daughter of Felix Gallant and Josephine (Casey) Gallant. Irene was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima School and attended the Jay Schools. On June 15, 1946, she married Raymond B. Samson at St. Rose of Lima in Jay. She was a loving wife and mother, who enjoyed life and being a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Irene served as a Eucharistic Minister and Sacristan. She was also a teacher of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD). She is survived by two sons, Gary Samson of South Portland, and Maurice Samson and wife Donna of Virginia Beach, VA, three daughters; Susan Israelson and husband David of Livermore, Nancy Coombs of Jay, and Valerie Deckard and her companion, Richard of South Portland, her daughter-in-law, Bonnie Samson of North Jay, 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Raymond B. Samson, her son, Roland Samson, son-in-law Dennis Coombs, sisters; Marie Leblanc, Margaret “Maggie” Dufour, Celina Jacques, Annie Fournier and Josephine Cabral, two brothers, Pete Gallant and Isadore “Pat” Gallant. Her family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Pinewood Terrace, who lovingly took care of Irene. They truly showed her love. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com Samson- Irene, 89, of Farmington, formerly of Jay, Maine, passed Friday, March 10, 2017 in Farmington, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Monday, March 13th at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street, Jay, Maine. Visitation will be held from 3-7 PM on Sunday, March 12th at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Daughters of Isabella will meet Sunday at 3:30 PM. Interment in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery, 445 Park Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. In lieu of flowers, if desired contributions may be made to: Pinewood Terrace Activities Fund, 136 Rosewood Drive Farmington, Maine 04938 or Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240