Barbara Ann Sample Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Ann Sample (Warwick, Rhode Island), who passed away on March 13, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ann Sample to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles S. Sample; her former husband Edward L. Walsh, Sr.; her parents, Raymond Bessette and Louise Bessette (Clough); her son Edward L. Walsh, Jr.; her grandson Alexander Jenkins; and her brother Donald J. Bessette.
She is survived by: her brother Raymond B. Bessette (Kathy Bessette) of Pawucket, RI.; her children, Mary-Ellen Jenkins (Raleigh), Christine Iadevaia (Michael), Larry Sample (Jen Charleson) of Barrington, RI and Chuck Sample of Warwick, RI.; her daughters-in-law, Karen Emma and Tracy Walsh; her grandchildren, Lauren, Taylor, Amanda, Cole, Cameron, Tyler and Eddie; and her great grandchildren, Lucas, Wyatt, Finleigh, Ocean and Quincy.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's memory can be made to A Wish Come True, 6 Jefferson Drive, Coventry, RI or online at awish.org.
