Specialized In 18th Century Restorations

Gary Erwin Samuelson, 55, a resident of Weston for most of his life, died April 22 in Danbury Hospital as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident earlier that day. Mr Samuelson was born in Norwalk on October 15, 1950, a son of Jeanette Hallock Euler of Danbury and the late Erwin L. Samuelson.

In addition to his mother, survivors include five sisters, Tarol Samuelson-Alvarado of Newtown, Karen Dobson of New Milford, Janice Samuelson of Florida, Dhyann Samuelson of Redding, and Patti Samuelson-Moore of New Preston; his two children, Jake Samuelson, who is currently serving in the US Navy, and Grace Samuelson of Weston; and many nieces and nephews.

He was self-employed in the construction business specializing in 18th Century restorations. Mr Samuelson had a tremendous interest in the history of early Weston, Redding and the Georgetown area and possessed a great deal of literature and photos from that era. He restored antique furniture, including tables at the Weston Town Hall, and was a member of the Weston Historical Society.

A graduate of Danbury High School, Class of 1969, he also received a degree in nursing from Western Connecticut University.

Services were held April 26 in the Bouton Funeral Home, Georgetown. The interment followed in the family plot in Branchville Cemetery, Ridgefield.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Weston Historical Society, 104 Weston Road, Weston CT 06880.

The Newtown Bee        April 28, 2006