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Sad Passing of William (Willie) Sampson

It is with great sadness that we have to advise of the passing of William (Willie) Sampson over the weekend.

Our sympathies go to wife Jo, children Emma, Ricky and Mike, and Sisters Phyllis and Meta.

 

Funeral service is Wed 16th Jan, at Roselawn at 10.00am, followed by refreshments at Instonians Club Shawsbridge.

No Flowers donations instead to N.I. Hospice.

 

The word legend is often used and this certainly applies to William (Willie) Sampson (1945 to 2019).

Willie played rugby for Instonians 2nd XV & 3rd XV.

Won the Harden Cup with the Mighty 3A's 1965/66.

Junior selector in the 70s & 80s.

Ran the Shane Park Dances for many years.

Captain of Instonians Golf Society, his name is on most of the Cups. 

Member of Stibbar Golf Society

Founder member and Hon. Sec. with Ken Young of Instonians Touch Rugby 1991-2019 

Finally 2018 Pitch and Putt Champion!!

 

Will be sorely missed but will be remembered for ever!!