Samuel M. Depelteau, 18, of Derry, NH, passed away Monday June 6, 2022 in his home. He was born in Derry on June 3, 2004 and was the beloved son of Michael and Kathryn “KJ” (Jackson) Depelteau.
He is survived by his parents and his brother Thomas, all of Derry. Sam had a large extended family with many aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides who all loved him dearly. He was close with his grandmothers “Grandy” (Charlotte Jackson) and “Mémère” (Jeannette Depelteau) who both predeceased him, as did his grandfathers.
Sam (#samtheman4l) was a human teddy bear. He was a big guy who had a sweet, kindhearted soul and an infectious personality. One cousin said, “he was a literal ray of sunshine.” He made people laugh and was always looking out for the little guy. Friends and family remember that he gave THE BEST hugs, hands down. Sam had a close friend group, and his friends meant the world to him. He encouraged his friends and was someone they could count on. He made his friends feel important, and he made them smile, often just with his own wide smile and big brown eyes.
Sam loved all his friends, especially his best friend, his big brother Thomas. The two had a special bond and spent a lot of time together. They both loved the family dog, Franklin. The two brothers were co-conspirators, dreaming up social media content, looking for fun and looking out for each other. They had an unbreakable bond.
Sam’s passions included basketball, weightlifting, and video games. He was famously competitive in sports and games. He played travel basketball beginning in middle school (Team Saints) and he went on to play three years of hoops for Pinkerton Academy. He was also an avid body builder.
Sam was well loved and his impact on his friends and family will remain.
Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 11th from 1:00 - 4:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Masks will be required. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 1:00pm at Calvary Bible Church, 145 Hampstead Rd., Derry. Burial for family and invited guests following at McClary Cemetery in Epsom, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sam’s name may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Derry, PO Box 140, East Derry, NH 03041 or at https://www.derrybgclub.org/