Samantha Lynn Harding

December 20, 1988 - August 28, 2025

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Obituary for Samantha Lynn Harding

Samantha Lynn Harding, of Dorchester passed away suddenly on August 28, 2025. She was 36 years old.

Beloved daughter of Marjorie Harding (Woodford) of Weymouth and the late Daniel Harding. Cherished mother of Jacob Bell of Quincy and Ryan Tinkham of Weymouth. Sister of Stephen and Shawn Harding and Krystal Colantonio and Tyler Thompson. Samantha is also lovingly survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Samantha was born, raised and educated in Quincy, Massachusetts. Samantha was best known for her loving personality; she was always kind to everyone. Samantha had a wonderful sense of humor, and was always very upbeat. She enjoyed going to the beach and going on road trips. She was a lover of fine dining and gourmet foods. Her sense of fashion was unbeaten; she really loved her clothes and shoes. Samantha was also very intelligent, and loved to read.

Although Samantha had many struggles; over the past year she worked extremely hard on her sobriety at Eileen's House for Women, completing a vigorous program and recently receiving her dispatch certification leading to her employment at Brewster Ambulance. Despite her challenges Samantha loved her son Jacob and her daughter Ryan, who were shining stars in her life.

She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of having known and loved her.

Visiting hours on Sunday, September 7th 12 PM- 2PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills.

Interment Private

Donations in Samantha’s memory can be made to Eileen’s House for Women, 2200 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124.

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  • October 01, 2025

    Catherine Snaith

    Samantha your gracious grateful and compassionate spirit never wavered even through the dark tangled confusion of self doubt and hurt.we inspired each other and shared unspoken visions of unity.Heartbroken now,can never share the breakthroughs of clarity and natural confidence that shines through us as our shadows brought to light.Please Sam watch over us and protect us from intrusive beliefs that we are not good enough.Help us tune in 2 be the artists of LOVES request.May the inspirations flow in harmony on earth,to help us guide each other to authentic self with permission to forgive ourselves ,grow, notice not stick to harsh emotions so our culture elevates to where we realize there are many truths at the same time.We are PEACES of the One.i will try to honor the light in myself and see the divine in you. Thankyou Samantha for the gift of life you share through your children . Even with the loss of my own son . I see Grace and Mercy. Cathie

  • September 25, 2025

    Jim drinkwater

    Samantha you were always a kind heart, a kind soul, and someone who cared for those in your life. I cannot believe you are gone. I will forever miss you and love the person that you were. I don't know if there is another person on this earth that could hold a candle to the person that you were. Rest in the sweetest peace baby girl and know that you were and always will be loved by very many

  • September 07, 2025

    Liz P

    Sammy Sam, is what I called you at work. The morning laughs, the conversations. The louder we got we were always told to "shhhh" in our corner. Words can't express how much I miss hearing your voice and seeing your smile. You brought so much joy, laughter, and happiness into my life. I will always and forever hold onto the last thing you said to me "Thank you so much! This is so thoughtful you have no idea🤎, I love you." was the last thing you said to me. Rest in paradise my dear friend, you will not be forgotten! 🕊️🕊️

  • September 05, 2025

    Chandra S.

    A Traditional Irish Blessing: "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, That, we still are". Forever in our hearts Samantha, you fought a good fight.

  • September 04, 2025

    Mary LaPlume

    Sam you were one of the most genuine person I have ever met. No matter what was going on you always had a smile on your face and a kind word for everyone. I will truly miss your smiling face in dispatch. May you fly high with the angels.

  • September 03, 2025

    Stephanie

    Still can't believe you're gone, Sam. You fought so many hard battles, yet you always carried yourself with happiness and tried to put a smile on everyone's face. I've known you for many years, and the one thing I'll never forget is your reminder to "just smile." No matter what life threw at you, that's what you always said and that's how I'll always remember you, with your beautiful smile may you rest in the sweetest of peace ❤️😇❤️

  • September 03, 2025

    Margaret Gonzalez

    I am Peggie Gonzalez your step grandmother Elaine's cousin. May you rest in peace with your dad, grandfather and grandmother.

  • September 03, 2025

    Kathleen Moore

    I met Samantha at Eileen's House as a co-resident, and we shared many meals and chats. We also had the same dentist.. and even after both moving on to different places, we always seemed to run into each other at the dentist! Coincidence? Definitely not. She brightened my days, always. You are truly loved and missed, dear one. May you have peace.

  • September 03, 2025

    Ryan Whitcomb

    Sam, you were such a bright, smart, and happy soul—always a true pleasure to be around. The Dispatch Center will never be the same without you. The kindness, respect, and compassion you showed to EMS personnel, co-workers, and patients alike will never be forgotten. Your light will continue to shine through the lives you touched.

  • September 03, 2025

    Karen K

    Samantha was a bright light at the back of the hall as she greeted people coming to Popes Hill. I will miss seeing her on Monday nights . May the angels carry you to your resting place. And may you rest in peace sweet girl.