Obituary: Samantha Pearl Birchard, 22, Of Norwalk

Information via Collins Funeral Home

Samantha Pearl Birchard, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was born on March 11, 2001, in Norwalk, CT. She was 22 years old.

Samantha is survived by her loving mother and father, Donna M. and Robert J. Birchard of Norwalk; three sisters: Kimberly A. Iacovino and her husband, Chris of Norwalk; Elizabeth M. Lametta and her husband, Alex of Norwalk; Jessica R. Birchard,of Norwalk; two nieces: Maddie Grace and Emme James Iacovino of Norwalk. Samantha is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Nancy and Dewey Raymond of Norwalk and her paternal grandparents, Douglas and Patti Birchard of Norwalk.

Samantha was a 2019 graduate of Norwalk High School. She attended Roger Williams University and graduated Cum Laude in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and a minor in Education. Samantha was a full-time substitute teacher at New Lebanon Public School in Greenwich, and was loved by all of her students. She had recently applied to graduate school in pursuit of a career in Special Education. She had found her calling.

Samantha, affectionately known as Sammy, was happiest when she was with her family and friends. She was her parent’s world. She was adored by her two nieces, Maddie and Emme, and she cherished the time spent with them. She loved singing and dancing to her favorite songs, and enjoyed the simple things in life…her morning coffee, sitting on the beach, family vacations to Cape Cod, or watching the sunrise and sunset. She loved her naps with her puppy Benny, given to her as a Christmas gift. Sammy was extremely close to her sisters Kim, Lee and Jessie. Whether they were singing Mama Mia at the top of their lungs together, driving to the beach, or just cuddling on the couch watching their favorite TV shows, Sammy was their light, their joy, their baby sister.

Sammy’s sense of humor and her love of life was contagious. She had an unmistakable laugh, a radiant smile, and she always filled a room with her invincible spirit. She and Jolie Lubin had been very best friends since first grade at All Saints School. They were inseparable, both in life and in death. Their memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.

A Go Fund Me page is in the process of being established. Information to follow.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Samantha will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Interment to follow at St John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk. Friends may call on Monday, March 4th, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk CT.