Shrewsbury – Alice M. “Gram” (Oster) Sampson, 95, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. She was born in Worcester and lived most of her life in Shrewsbury. She resided at Shrewsbury Crossing most recently.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Thomas C. Sampson, daughters Jean Nelson and Diane Kasputis, and grandsons Eric Busch and Steven O’Keefe. She is survived by daughter Elaine Bilotta and husband Frank of Westminster; daughter Betty O’Keefe and husband Brian of Naples, Fla.; and son-in-law Ed Kasputis and girlfriend Sharon Frohock of Millbury. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Heidi and David Floyd, Amy and Christopher Nadeau, Elizabeth Kasputis, Laura Kasputis, Ryan and Nicole Kasputis, Kristine and Matt Murello, Susan and Fil Mastracola, Michael and Monica O’Keeefe, and Melissa O’Keefe, and several great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.
Alice worked at Spag's as a cashier for 30 years and had many friends from the store. She was active in her church until the last few years, loved spending time with her family, and doted on grandchildren. She was sweet, quick witted, and loved a laugh. She was intelligent, extremely generous, and always ready to help someone out. She loved to spend weekends in Westminster, family parties, shop, and spend as much time with her family and her grand-dogs as she could. Gram had an impact on so many lives and will be missed tremendously.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours Wednesday, March 12, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
