Samantha “Sam” L. Willard, 31, a resident of Richmond and formerly of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, due to complications from hypothermia.
She was born a daughter to Terri L. (Hill) Snow and Michael S. Willard on May 19, 1992, in Laconia, NH. Sam was educated locally and graduated from Keene High School, class of 2010.
Sam enjoyed her time working for the Phoenix House in Dublin as their recovery support. She worked there for 2 years. She formerly worked for Cheshire Medical Center for environmental services. Sam also formerly worked for Common Man Inn in Claremont doing housekeeping.
Sam was a free wild spirit, she could light up the room wherever she was. She loved bonfires, reading, arts and crafts. She had a gift for hair and makeup. Sam cherished every moment with her children and will love them forever.
Ms. Willard is survived by her mother, Terri Snow and her husband, Stanley of Winchester, her father, Michael Willard and his significant other, Michelle St. Pierre of Swanzey, her seven children, Mason, Brycen, Gracelynn, Austin, Benson, Ellison, and Maddison. She is also survived by her five siblings, Justin and his wife, Mikayla Racine of Jaffery, Brian Willard and his significant other, Brittney White of Hinsdale, Aaron Willard of Winchester, Kaitlyn Gillespie and her significant other, Johnathan Smargissi of Massachusetts, Roy Snow and his significant other, Haley Robinson of Winchester, and Renee Debell of Keene, her maternal grandparents, Gary and Tanya Hill of Winchester. Along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Samantha was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Dale Willard of Westport and Carol Locke of Meredith, and her stepmother, Lisa Willard of Richmond.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 150 Old Homestead HWY, Richmond, NH.03470. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories, 46 S. Winchester St. Swanzey, NH. 03446. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.
