Carol A. Samost

Carol A. (DeRoche) Samost, a longtime resident of Walpole, died Sunday, February 18, 2018 at her son’s home in Tampa, Florida.  She was 67.  Carol was born December 22, 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Frederick Allen and Josephine Ann (Lucifora) DeRoche.  She graduated from St. Clair High School in Jamaica Plain and went on to earn her Master’s Degree from Boston University.  Carol worked for many years in computer hardware and software sales and transferred to selling magazine advertising later in her career.  When her sons were young Carol was very active in Walpole Parent Teacher Organizations and also served as a substitute teacher in the Walpole School System.  She and her husband enjoyed vacationing at their summer home in Eastman in Grantham, New Hampshire.  Carol is survived by her husband, Scott P. Samost; her two sons, Matthew Samost of Tampa, Florida, and Daniel Samost of New York City, New York; her brother, Frederick Allen DeRoche II, and his wife Nancy, of Medway; as well as many nieces and nephews.  Visiting hours will be held Friday, February 23rd from 4 to 8 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street (Route 109), Westwood.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home starting at 8 am on Saturday and proceed to St. Susanna’s Church, 262 Needham Street, Dedham for her Mass of Christian Burial at 9 o clock.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Epilepsy Foundation of New England, 335 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887 would be appreciated.