Frank Anthony Sampson

Frank A. Sampson of Brooksville, Florida, and formerly Dudley, Massachusetts passed away peacefully in his home on February 13, 2026.

Frank was born on January 8, 1937, in Sutton, Massachusetts.

Frank had an extensive military career. He was a member of the US Navy, US Army and the Massachusetts National Guard. He served his country in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Frank had a 35-year tenure with Wyman-Gordan in North Grafton, Massachusetts. He retired in 1992.

Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter. He spent winters ice fishing, deer and bird hunting in the fall and summers on lakes and at the ocean catching fish. He was an exceptional fly tyer and gun collector.

Frank is survived by his wife of 59 years Joan Colt Sampson, his daughter Wendy LeBlanc and her husband Richard LeBlanc, his daughter Heather Sampson-Valdes and her husband Luis Valdes, his daughter Bonnie Hoel, his son Scott Sampson, his son Craig Sampson and his partner Carolyn Whitney, and his daughter-in-law Jackie Theodores. His grandchildren Kyrsten (Kay) Valdes, Anthony Sampson, Zoe Sampson, Trent Sampson and Haley Sampson. His great grandsons Benjamin and Noah. His sisters Carol Guilbeault and Ann LeBlanc and many nieces and nephews.

Frank was predeceased by his mother and father Albina May Witkofsky and Albert James Sampson, his sister Kathryn Trivett, his sister Marjorie Sampson, and his beloved grandson Ronald Joseph Dupuis III.

Frank was such family man. He loved history and politics. His French Canadian and Polish heritage were a very large part of his life. He loved celebrations and bringing everyone together.

Frank loved dogs and raised many springer spaniels and beagles during his lifetime. His two best boys Angus and Sheamus, the father and son springer spaniel duo, were his best buddies.

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”

In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation which provides the crucial support of wounded veterans. There is a link below to assist with this donation.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday February 24th from 10AM to 12PM at the Pinecrest Funeral Chapel at 3369 Mariner Boulevard in Springhill, Florida. Followed by military honors and a burial at Bushnell National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.