LEWISTON – Reginald D. Samson, 81, of 82 Leavitt Ave., Lewiston, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Clover Manor.

He was born in Auburn on Feb. 14, 1923, the son of Lucien and Yvonne Michaud Samson.

Educated in local schools, he entered the U.S. Army during World War II with the 815th Ordnance Base Depot Company.

He married the love of his life of 51 years on June 30, 1952, Simonne Gagnon Samson, who predeceased him on April 4, 2004.

He loved wood turning, making rolling pins and yo-yo’s, fishing, stamp collecting, panning for gold, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons, Robert Samson of Lewiston, and Jean Samson of Lewiston; two sisters, Cecile Picard of Auburn, and Lucienne Samson of Lewiston; five grandchildren, Jeremy, Josh, Melissa, Jessica, and Katelyn Samson.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, and one brother, Roger.