Samantha BROTHERSON Obituary

Thinking of you all at this time. She always had a cheeky smile and banter whenever I saw her. Take care Annette

It was a joy to have Sam ring me unexpectedly a few weeks ago. Her positivity and enthusiasm for her singing with others shone through once again. Her love for singing 'The Rose' every week using the microphone in our music classes came flooding back. Just two weeks ago I introduced Sam via messenger to a current special music student and they had the joy of singing to each other over the internet which I know Sam really enjoyed. She was a beautiful person. I can't help but think of her passing from this life into the next that, at last she is free to dance and sing with the heavenly chorus without restriction. God bless you Sam.

So very sorry to hear of Sam´s passing:) A beloved member of the local community. She will be sadly missed by many:( Thinking of her family at this very sad time. It was always lovely to see her and have a chat...

To Annette, sorry to hear of Sam's passing.

Sam - when we think of you , it always puts a smile on our faces. You always brought a lot of colour and positive energy into the classroom, injecting the environment with humour and fun. You were always enthusiastic and willing to give anything a go. One example is wanting to go sailing on the Waitara River. It took us a few attempts but, with a bit of collaboration between us, Sailability and your Mum, we managed to get you out on the waves. We still remember your grin as you came back to shore .... Another of your loves was art and crafts - you were always busy with some project or another and gave us a few head scraping moments. An overwhelming memory is of your kindness , to both animals and people. A sensitive soul who will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Lots of love - Gayle Jane and Kath ( Witt tutors). Xxx

A lovely lady who brightened our days at Respite. Fun memories of singing, laughs and eating together. Rest in peace dear x

Hi beautiful girl. I still can't believe that you have gone. Such good times and so many fond and funny memories. You were so lucky to have the amazing mum that you had and also a great big bro Daniel. You will be so missed . Love you honey to the moon and back. RIP Forever in my heart .

I remember that happy wee girl from her days at Central kindergarten

To Annette, So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. We have lovely memories of Sam and Kimberley spending special time again over the years.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Sam was one incredible young lady.
Fly high sweetheart.
XXXX. From Donna, Steve and Kimberley

We will always remember Sam, who was a wonderful friend to our daughter. God bless. RIP

Oh Sam....remembering you with love. Big hugs Annette and family

To Annette and the family..it was a total pleasure to spend time with Sam at Respite. She was always so positive, fun loving and easy going. We were often
singing, dancing and eating nachos for dinner together. She was also so patient and loving towards the other kids there. I will miss bumping into her on the streets of Stratford. RIP my friend xx

Sam, from making chocolate cupcakes at kindy, with my 2 granddaughter's, then on to become your caregiver for many years from high school, to our never ending friendship to this day. You showed them all, always trying to show us it can be done, & always being the smiling angel with sometimes cheeky comments ... going to miss our almost weekly chats, little lady ... big hugs for a job well done, Annette ... we know how hard this has been, but she showed them ... fly high little lady

Sending love and sincere condolences to Sam's family at this sad time. I remember attending both Primary School and High School with her. She always had a big smile on her face. Fly high Sam, Rest in Peace.

So sorry to read this. Sam was a great supporter of Hawera Repertory when her Dad was with us performing on stage. Our condolences to you all.

RIP little Girl, fly high with the Angels, as you are one of them xx