Peacefully at Radius Matua Resthome in his Lazyboy chair, on 2 September 2022, 4 days short of turning 94 years young.

Darling husband of Ngaire Kathleen and the late Ngaire Eyre. Dearly loved Dad and father in law to Peter and Debbie, Neil and Sue, Lisa and David. Loved Grandad/Poppa to Dane, Kieran, Kylie, Jarrod, Tamara, Harrison and Dawson and loved by 10 Great Grandchildren.

In Accordance with Sam's wishes a family service has been held.