FAREWELL TO A HUMBLE AND FAITHFUL

Lee- Anne Namba

Early this year, the Madang Lasallians lost a dedicated, committed, hardworking and a loving Lasallian sister - Dalcy Robert. She left behind six children including her only daughter, and a son named De La Salle. De La Salle is now a teenager, and was named after St. John Baptist de La Salle when his late mother first learnt about this saint. Late Dalcy was a very quiet and humble member of the Madang Lasallian Family. Her Lasallian ways had a great influence on her immediate family and those around her.

Sadly, Dalcy also left behind her 24-year-old young who is both blind and cannot speak and hear. Two of the other sons went to Goroka with her during the Lasallian Women’s Symposium, and led the Madang Lasallian Family singsing group. She was the main sponsor of the traditional costumes and the one who composed the song for the event. Her last son is in grade three – a very handsome and beautiful little boy.

I was surprised and moved to tears at the funeral when I saw her husband and Greg -one of her sons- wearing their late mother’s Lasallian shirts as a reminder of how much influence she was in their lives.

Late, Dalcy was finally laid to rest at her village on Easter Sunday. May the story of Easter be her story as well, we pray.

Lee Anne beside the coffin of late Dalcy Robert