Dolly A. Samson
Dolly A. Samson, age 80, of Dover, passed away peacefully, on June 23, 2021, after a courageous battle of cancer.
Born on January 6, 1941, at Cebu, Philippines, she was one of seven children born to the late Brigido B. Alfar and Adela Bautista Alfar. Dolly is preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Dolly graduated from University of San Carlos, Cebu, Philippines, with a bachelor’s degree. Along with her former husband, Dr. Jose Samson, they came to the United States, and relocated to Dover from Los Angeles, CA. She worked for Dr. Samson’s OB-GYN practice for 37 years and became co-workers in his medical practice.
Anyone who knew Dolly is well aware of her congeniality and social graces. During her younger days, she loved bowling, tennis, and golf. Her memberships included St. Joseph Church, United States Tennis Association, Women’s International Bowling Association, and the Republican party.
Dolly will be dearly missed by her daughters, Chona Samson-Kinsey and her husband, Matthew, and Sheila Samson-Witt and her husband, Chris, all of Dover. She leaves behind her grandchildren Nathan Kinsey, Palmer and Aidan Witt.
Her family also includes two sisters, Dr. Adelaida Antonio and Carmen Edwards; two brothers, Antonio B. Alfar (Ellen) and Rolando Alfar (Ma. Divina); sisters-in-law, Lorna Espinas (Dennis), and Aida Samson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
At Dolly’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be held Friday, July 2, 2021 at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church in Dover, OH with Father Jimmy Hatfield officiating. Following mass, lunch will be served at St. Joseph’s Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, OH 44622.
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Prayers for our dearly departed Aunt Dolly. Her memories will bring comfort to our hearts. Love, Rosee Douthett and the Antonio Family ( Michigan)
Rest In Peace my dear cousin Dolly. You will be missed. 🙏❤️
SOAR HIGH SISTER
TO THE FATHER
(A tribute to Melchorita
“Dolly Alfar Samson)
[01-06-41⭐️06-23-21]
I can still hear your sweet
Unrestrained laughter in fun
As we exchanged teases and
Banters, so animated and alive,
So fresh to relive, so beautiful to
Sweetly recall. Now you are gone
Sister, so quick, so sudden without
Even saying: “So long and goodbye”
Recently, I shared with you a poem
One of the few that I sent you, and
You liked it enough to praise me that
Made me happy so profusely. Now,
There is a feeling of angst and
Emptiness as I remember sweet
Memories of the bygone days,
The joyful years, now wet with tears.
Early on, as you breezed through
In chasing your star, you had your
Share of pain in struggle and trials
Triumphantly extricating from
Awesome challenges in seeing your
Dream metamorphosed into reality
Braving and daring odds, crossing
Chasms and lifting boulders.
In joyful badger, you were given by
Our Papa a monicker: “Atty. Dolying”
As like a Jack of all Trades you were
A problem solver, a ready hand, a
Generous heart, and guts that never
Dimmed and cower, a calculating
Mind and a disarming smile that
Would melt anyone’s anger.
Distance and health are big gorges
That deny us: Inday Adie, NicoEllen,
Dinah and myself to be there in your
Very private wake to have a glimpse
Of you before you finally go.
Consolingly, sweet Annie is there to
Be with you. What must have been in
Your unshared thoughts are yours,
Swept into the dustbin of oblivion,
None ever to be known.
As life is a cycle and in our given
Time it inevitably reaches its ending,
Leaving all that we possess, nothing
To carry even treasured memories.
Yet, each in us, embossed in mind
And heart, your name Melchorita,
Dolly to your friends and family will
Lastingly sweetly stay. Adieu sister!
Since it must be so, God calling you.
ROLANDO B. ALFAR
May you rest easy in grace and love, cousin Dolly. We will miss you 💕🙏