Samantha Fargo, 12, of Medford

Samantha Fargo is pictured at right, seated, with Melissa Collins, Grace Bybell, Mayor Michael McGlynn, and Ivey Summers in a recent tree-planting ceremony with her Girl Scout Troop. Courtesy photo.

Samantha R. Fargo, of Medford, died Wednesday at home in the company of her loving family as a result of Mytochondrial disease. She was 12 years old.

Samantha attended the McGlynn School in Medford through the third grade, after which her illness prevented her from being in class. She continued her education through at-home tutoring and home schooling. Her curiosity about the natural world inspired much of her study.

She was a member of Girl Scout Troop 71713 in Medford. She was an enthusiastic participant in the annual Boston Mito Walk sponsored by the Mitochondrial Disease Action Committee, and taught many people about the disease.

Samantha was the cherished daughter of Justine (Talsky) and William Fargo. She was a loving granddaughter of Wayne and Jean Fargo of Clearwater Fla., Aline Miller of Arlington and Gene Talsky of Holyoke. She was a devoted niece of Philip Talsky, Alexandra Talsky, Jared Talsky, Alice and Charlie Stewart, Anna and Fred Robillard and is also survived by many dear cousins.

Her funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Friday, July 10 at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family 1 hour prior to service. Memorial observance will be held Saturday thru Friday, 12 – 8 PM at the home of Justine and William Fargo.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Samantha’s name to the Floating Hospital Division of Pediatric Metabolism, 800 Washington St. Box 434, Boston, MA 02111.

Information courtesy Dello Russo Funeral Home.