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Samantha Cook Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Samantha A. Cook
Start: 2015-02-06T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Congregation Beth Israel

49, of Vernon passed away on Tuesday February 3rd, 2015. Beloved wife of Daryl Cook for 19 years. Born in Hartford, CT. Daughter of Sheldon Dolinger and the late Cynthia Kone Dolinger of Newington, CT. In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by sister Julie Dolinger Cushman, brother in-law Guy Cushman, and sister Dr. Marna Dolinger. Samantha graduated with a degree from the University of Vermont in 1987. Memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday Feb. 6, at the chapel at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, CT. There will be a Shiva following the service, until sundown, and on Saturday from 5 to 8pm. Both will be held at the the Home of Sheldon Dolinger, 29 Sterling Drive, Newington CT (off Fenn Rd)

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 5, 2015.

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15 Entries

Gayle Comstock

February 25, 2015

Shelly, Daryl, Marna and Julie - I am so very sorry for the loss of Samantha. She was a beautiful woman, and very talented; I wish we could have known her better.
Your "Ohio Family".

February 16, 2015

Daryl, I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. If there is anything I can do please let me know. My thoughts and prayer's are with you. Betsy Spielman

Marilyn Sclar

February 11, 2015

To Daryl, Shelley, Marna & Julie.

We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Sam's passing. She was not only a cousin to us but a neighbor and friend. We remember her growing up with her sisters, her wedding and how happy she was with Daryl and Tessa and Tinka. We share your pain. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Love, Marilyn and David

Sue Mollineaux

February 8, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to Daryl, Marna, Julie, and Sheldon. Our memories of Samantha are two-fold - as a student at Sedgwick with teacher, Mr. Mollineaux, and as our daughter's "best skating friend" at the Cornerstone Rink. Samantha and Sue skated together, competed in similar pair competitions, and supported each other as they practiced those double jumps. She was great fun and we took her with us to many competitions and shows. We loved her dearly!

Keith Manaker

February 8, 2015

Dear Daryl and Dolinger family,

Words truly cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Samantha's passing. It's been several years since we've been in touch and over ten years since we have seen each other but in spite of the time and distance, I never stopped thinking of her as a close friend. The great memories that I have of time spent with Sam are too many to even begin to list. She was literally like a best friend and a sister all rolled into one. We had so much fun, and laughter, and adventure together. The news of her death brought tears, but as I write this message and think about Sam and remember all the amazing times we had, I can't help but smile. Sam always had a way of bringing smiles and laughter. Even though I hadn't seen Sam in many years, she will be missed terribly. I hope that your great memories of her will somehow alleviate some of your pain during this time of sorrow.

Jane McCoy

February 7, 2015

Daryl and Samantha's sisters and father, I am so sorry for your loss! We all loved Sam! Her smile and energy could fill a room! She will be missed and never forgotten.

My first play dates! I have such fond memories of making mud pies in the sandbox, doing art projects and listening to the player piano with my wonderful neighbors

Anique Gorman-Scharf

February 7, 2015

My first play dates! Making mud pies in the sandbox and doing art projects at the dining room table was always such fun with my wonderful neighbors.

Anique Gorman-Scharf

February 7, 2015

Martha Mingel

February 7, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

February 7, 2015

My husband and I were neighbors on Winding Brook Trail. We were so sad to hear about Samantha. She was so young. Bob and Valerie Sexton

Kristin Oberg Hubbard

February 6, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. She made life in high school bearable for me and we'd reconnect from time to time and laugh over our antics back then. A beautiful soul. She will be missed. Our thoughts are with you all.

February 6, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Samantha. We went to high school together. I remember her kindness and beautiful smile. - Julie Ellis Levine

Ann Burzynski

February 6, 2015

When I think of Samantha I remember a woman who was very intelligent eager to learn and was very creative. Samantha would always look at you straight in the eyes with a bright warm smile and for me, I always felt that she was truly listening. A facial connection of warmth, acceptance with no judgement. Sam was a person who would easily forgiving of others. Sam didn't have to take the time to understand me or embrace me as a close friend of the family through her sister Julie but she did. She sincerely would ask me my interests and compare her own experiences. We enjoyed sharing our common interests such in interior decorating and our experiences in Burlington Vermont. I enjoyed hearing Sam's courageous endeavors of starting a business and watching her level of excitement and confidence of her decisions. When Sam made up her mind to embrace a new interest or path in life she gave 150% of herself to that focus and there was no turning back for Sam. Sam asked for acceptance without judgment and to live with her husband Daryl, engulfed in her own particular interests, acceptance of her own individual direction in life as she would want the same for others. I recall joyful memories with Sam. One being; sharing old photos with the projector of Sam and her siblings when they were children. We all watched these photos on a projector with Sam, Julie and her parents. It was very special as I was able to see the spunky “little Samantha” at that time. The family in that gathering enjoyed sharing memories from the photos and there was a lot of laughter. I recall memories of Sam's wedding. I was struck with the level of calmness Sam carried herself on the morning of her wedding. Sam was happy, confident and once again accepting and forgiving of others. Last minute occurrences can happen on the morning of such an important event and it did not seem to impact Sam. Sam never seemed distracted or worried. Last, I enjoyed those memories of Sam and Cynthia telling their stories on finding rare antiques. I must say Sam and Cynthia were a pretty good team at if it was now they could have perhaps had a TV show on their great antique endeavors. Once again there was great laughter when Cynthia and Sam would share these memories. I choose to remember Sam not based on her weaknesses but more importantly through her strengths, hopefully in the same accepting yet forgiving manner as Sam had demonstrated to her family and close friends for years.

To Sam's family- I am so sorry that she has passed

karen shaw

February 5, 2015

Daryl and dolinger and cook families: sam was my workout partner at Bally's and we stayed in touch until recently. I am so sorry for your loss and have many memories of our holiday parties and golf tournaments. I am sending my love and thoughts your way. XOXOX

Jenn (Rees) Wittstein

February 5, 2015

Daryl, Julie, Marna, and Mr Dolinger -
I am so very, very sorry to learn of Samantha's passing. I haven't been in touch with Sam for several years, but I hold so many fun and fond memories of her. Sam was a very special woman who could light up a room with her smile and her presence. I am so sorry for your loss.

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