To Bills family I'm sorry to hear of his passing, I knew Bill through my Nana Ngarie McWilliam from Riverton and his friendship to my nan was invaluable, Gladys as well, such a lovely couple now re united xx

Dear Linda Pat and Family We are thinking of you today as you lay your wonderful Dad to rest after a long and happy life. So sorry I'm not there to share this time with you to celebrate and pay tribute to his life. Like many - I have vivid memories of my Thornbury days in the 60's with your family. I spent many hours at your place and was always warmly welcomed by both your Mum and Dad. "Mr Sampson" always had a big smile for us as he came through the door. Love and hugs to you and all the family Linda and deepest sympathy for your loss. Helen and Murray xx

Bill will be remembered as he was a very kind soul with a happy heart and a generous dispassion and was well liked by our hole family . we will all miss him a lot

Linda and family, The passing of your father is an end of a era. Will always of fond memories of your Dad. Your Dad was such a lovely Uncle and it was great to catch up with him when we were down south. A big hole in your life Linda, but i'm sure you will have great memories in your heart and it will be comforting to know he has joined Aunty Glad. God bless. Lynette and Malcolm.

Dear Linda and family. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Dad. I have great memories of our childhood days living opposite your place in Thornbury. Your parents were always so welcoming. Much love Anne Thorpe Nee Morris

Linda and family, thinking of you in your loss, I know from what you have told me your Dad was a very special man and you will miss him terribly. Julie Bridgman.

Always a pleasure to catch up with Bill. A true gentleman with a huge smile. Thoughts are with family and friends.

Linda, Pat and Family Sorry to hear of the sad loss of your Dad. Uncle Bill was such a lovely kind and gentle man. Linda you will miss him. Sorry we are unable to be there when you farewell him, but our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Deepest Sympathy to you Linda, Pat and Family. Kind Regards Margaret and Roger Marshall Wanaka

Dear Linda and family, what a great age Bill reached, gone to join Gladys. Bill was quite a man of character, always with a grin and smile. He and your mum were good friends of Don, Maureen and Corrie. Easy to remember, hard to forget. Love to all

Our sincere condolences to all of Mr Sampson's Family, Such a lovely Gentleman. Both Mr & Mrs Sampson were very much respected and loved members of our Thornbury community. We as a family have lovely memories of Visits from Gladys, when we lived just over the hedge, always asking how our family were and Later on we had the privilege of Mr Sampson helping for a number of years with ploughing on our farm. I can still see him climbling down out of the big tractor, he would then take a rag and dust and wipe it down ready for the next days work. Memories are one of our greatest treasures. We are thinking of you all at this incredibly heartbreaking time.

Deepest sympathy thinking of you all from Joan Leonard (my mother) Bill worked with my father Ray Leonard at Thorobury Transport many years ago and we lived in the same street as you and your parents. As kids we all played together. Mum is in calvary hospital now so is unable to get out and about. Treasure your memories take care each other. Joan and Janice