‘Brave and determined’: Lily Jean crew member lost at sea remembered as passionate conservationist
A woman who died in the sinking of the "Lily Jean" was remembered as "a spirited young woman" in her obituary .
Jada Mairin Samitt, 22, was a federal fisheries observer and one of seven crew members aboard the Lily Jean , a 72-foot fishing boat that sank off the coast of Gloucester on Jan. 30. There were no survivors.
"Jada was vibrant and compassionate with an infectious smile and spirit," her obituary reads. "And above all, she was brave and determined. She fiercely loved her friends and family."
Samitt was a graduate of the University of Vermont and was excited about beginning a career in environmental conservation, according to her obituary.
"Her passion for life and boundless energy left a lasting impression on friends, family, and colleagues alike," it reads.
Samitt is survived by her parents, Julie Samitt, Jeff Samitt, Stacey Samitt and Scott Firestine, as well as siblings John, Charlie and Nora.
A memorial service was held on Feb. 15 in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, Samitt's family is requesting donations be made to a scholarship fund that is soon to be established in her name at the University of Vermont.
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