Samuel Blair Dunn

06 Jul 1999 - 05 Nov 2023

Samuel Blair Dunn

06 Jul 1999 - 05 Nov 2023

6 July 1999 – 5 November 2023

It is with enormous grief we share the news that Sam took his own life.

Absolutely adored son of Shelley and Neil.

Dearly loved brother of Thomas.

Cherished partner of Madeisha. Loving father to Samson.

Sam’s funeral will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Tennyson Street, Napier on Monday 13 November at 10.30am. A live stream will be available at www.dunstalls.co.nz . Tributes to the Dunn Family can be left on the website of posted the Dunn Family C/- PO Box 1055, Napier

Sam, I am lost for words. You have been an inspiration, entertainer and friend for countless of people. I can’t imagine what you must have been going through. I will always keep you in my memories with this big cheeky smile of yours , helping people where you can. This is hitting me so much harder then expected. You will always be a legend Sam. I love you, rest in peace now!

Jamal ( 19 Nov 2023 )

You will be missed so much Sam. Your cheeky smile and radiant energy will never be forgotten. I feel really lucky to have known you from primary and seen you evolve into a loving Dad. I hope you have finally found peace x

Raquel ( 13 Nov 2023 )

A beautiful service for Sam, such a wonderful young man, loved by many. Thank you for the live stream. Arohanui. xox

Andrea Bailey ( 13 Nov 2023 )

We sat with you all ar the church, it was great to hear all the tributes and memories of Sam..
We wish you strength for the coming days...months...years
And send you all our love ??

Aline and richard wards ( 13 Nov 2023 )

???? Sam lived celebrated and cherished by a beautiful family and friends. ????
Sending oceans of love from across the sea.
XO

The Thing Is

to love life, to love it even
when you have no stomach for it
and everything you’ve held dear
crumbles like burnt paper in your hands,
your throat filled with the silt of it.
When grief sits with you, its tropical heat
thickening the air, heavy as water
more fit for gills than lungs;
when grief weights you like your own flesh
only more of it, an obesity of grief,
you think, How can a body withstand this?
Then you hold life like a face
between your palms, a plain face,
no charming smile, no violet eyes,
and you say, yes, I will take you
I will love you, again.

by Ellen Bass

Drew Lamm ( 13 Nov 2023 )

Love you forever Sam. You name will be spoken with love,a tear and a smile.
Fly free my darling nephew ???? ?? ????

Elizabeth ( 12 Nov 2023 )