Samuel A. Ina, 84 of Manchester-by-the-Sea, husband of Carol (Chard) Ina, died peacefully at his home in Ft. Myers, Florida, with his loving wife by his side. Born on June 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Akl and Mahiba Ina of Magnolia, MA. Sam graduated from St. Ann’s High School in Gloucester, MA in 1953. He graduated from Tufts University in 1957 and Tufts Dental School in 1961. He was chosen out of an elite group of dental students to complete an internship with the United States Air Force, where he trained at Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC, and later served regular duty, attaining rank of Captain. He was Co-Captain of the Tufts Swimming Team, and was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, and a member the Delta Upsilon Fraternity.
Sam practiced general dentistry in Manchester-by-the –Sea, from 1964 to 1996. During that time, he was a clinical instructor at Tufts Dental School for 2 years. Sam was a lifetime member at the American Dental Association and the Mass Dental Society. He volunteered for many years as the Memorial School Dentist providing preventative care to the students of Manchester.
Sam served as the Grand Knight of the Masconomo Knights of Columbus. He was Chairman of the Board of Health, Conservation Committee, and the Beach Study Committee. He was also President of the Manchester Club. He was a self-taught artist, whose signature painting of Tucks Point is loved by many. Sam had a love for boating, golfing, gardening, and was a regular communicant at Sacred Heart Church, in Manchester. In his later years, he became an avid investor and loved studying the Stock Market. He was a lifelong Patriot’s and Red Sox fan!
Sam was a proud member of the community. He loved the shoreline of Cape Ann. Some of his most memorable times were with his family boating down the Annisquam River, watching his kids skate around Dexter’s Pond, and standing along the sidelines, cheering on the Hornet’s. The highlight for Sam and Carol was bringing all their children together for family trips that were filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
In addition to his wife Carol of 62 years, Sam is survived by five loving children; Nancy Filias and her husband Chuck, of Manchester; Laura Anderson and her husband Dennis, of Minnesota; Jim Ina and his wife Beth, of Middleton; Danny Ina and Brooke Ina, of Florida; Julie Marley and her husband Brian, of Boxford; nine devoted grandchildren; Nick and Dana Filias, Nicole Anderson, Alexa Ina, Tori and Abby Ina, Jake Marley, Christine (Anderson) Kolb and Michael Anderson. He also leaves behind his three wonderful sisters; Irene Shaker of Ohio; Eleanor and Pete Bowes of Georgia; Rhoda and Bernie Silva of Maine; his brother-in-law, Fred Shaker of Nevada, and many wonderful nieces and nephews who meant so much to him. He was predeceased by his oldest son, Bill, and his brother, Alfred Ina.
Due to the current health crisis, services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sam’s memory to Sacred Heart Church, 62 School Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944.
