AUBURN – A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday for Gerard A. Samson at St. Philip’s Church, following prayers at Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

The Rev. Frank Murray officiated, assisted by the Rev. Kevin Martin, the Rev. Roger Chabot, and Deacon Denis Mailhot.

Committal was held at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mark and Michael Coulombe, Ronnie Hood, Fred Federico, and Glen and Josh Sirois.