of 'Ferncliff', Candelo
15.03.1989 – 01.03.2026
Beloved wife of Ben Winter. Loving mother to Charlie and Lillie. Cherished daughter of Neil Holmes & Kerrie Taylor, daughter-in-law of David & Sharon Winter. Adored granddaughter of Allen & Sylvia Holmes (both dec’d) and Ray & Janice Taylor. Sister and sister-in-law to Carissa & Larry, Jessica & Nick, Nicole, Emily & Nick, Adam & Victoria and aunty to Finn.
The funeral for Sam will be held in St Peter’s Anglican Church, Candelo at 11.00a.m., Tuesday 17th March, 2026 and burial will follow in the Candelo Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend.
To honour Sam’s joyful spirit, attendees are encouraged to wear bright colours.
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11:00 am, Tue 17 March 2026Venue
St Peter's Anglican Church, William St, Candelo, New South Wales 2550, AUView on Google Maps
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John R Whyman Funeral Services
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Dear Ben Family and Friends
Your loss is deeply felt, and my thoughts are with you.
Sending you strength and love as you navigate this sudden loss.
There are no words for this unimaginable tragedy.
Wishing you peace and comfort during this sad time. May happy memories help lesson your sorrow during these difficult days. Thinking of you. Keeping you close in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy.
Mark Rose and Peter Tesch
Dear Ben family and friends
No words can comfort at such a sad time.
Sending strength ,love & comfort. A beautiful soul taken way too soon.
Sending lots of big virtual hugs .Thinking of you and the family at such a sad time.
My condolences
Cookie❤️
Dear Ben (and family),
There are no words or actions that can ever be sufficient in expressing the huge impact her loss has had.
Sam was one of the most positive, friendly and amazing people I’ve ever met.
I am truly sorry for what you are going through and know that if there is anything we can do to lighten the load or provide support, just ask.
Dear Ben and family
I am devastated for you all. That gorgeous woman, Sam, will be terribly missed by anyone that ever had the pleasure of meeting her. Sam always said hello, always with a smile on her face. Such a wonderful woman, taken far too soon. Sending my condolences just doesn’t seem enough. I wish there was more I could do.
Beautiful girl, gone too soon. Thinking of Sam’s family at this difficult time x
The beautiful woman who had the ability to make everyone around her smile.
You will be deeply missed by so many. How truely blessed we all were to know you
Deepest sympathy to all of Sam’s family xx
Sam was the most lovely and bright young person, who I now see leaves behind a precious young family of her own.
It was Sam who came to my store looking for help to find homes for a litter of puppies. Our beautiful, perfect Buzz was a Godsend, and over the past 20 years, I often thought of Sam when I consider our great fortune to have had such a precious one.
I am so very sad for Kerrie and Neil and all of Sam’s loved ones. I hope your memories of Sam bring a little relief to your hearts.
Cate
So so sorry this has happened to you Sam and so so sorry to all the family my heart breaks for you all she was such a bright light and beautiful young lady
I send my love to all family members
RIP Sam You will be so missed by so many
This is very sad news. My thoughts are with Ben and his girls during this incredibly difficult time. I had the opportunity to work with Sam a few times through my role with Dairy Australia, and she was always a pleasure to deal with. She was clearly a highly respected member of the Bega dairy community. Taken far too young, may her young daughters grow up proud of the example she set and the positive impact she had on those around her. She will be greatly missed.
“Sammy,” as she was so affectionately known, worked with GEA Farm Technologies over ten years ago, yet her impact has never faded. Those who had the privilege of knowing or working with her will remember her warm, infectious smile and her remarkable work ethic. She brought genuine joy, dedication, and kindness into every interaction.
Sammy was admired not only by her colleagues, but also by farmers across Australia, many of whom still speak fondly of the way she supported them and the care she showed for their businesses and families. Her loss is felt deeply by all whose lives she touched.
On behalf of everyone at GEA, we extend our heartfelt and sincere condolences to the family during this incredibly difficult time.
Never Forgotten
Words cannot express the heartbreak I feel for you. Thinking of you all and sending love and strength.
I only met Sam in person twice but she had a profound impact on me as we talked almost every week as she helped me with Dairy Plan tips and tricks. She was so patient and helpful. Condolences to her family who she talked about between helping sort out a dramas at my farm. Sorry for your loss
Ben, Charlie and Lillie, such heartbreak and loss of a special wife and mum. Know you’ll keep Sam close with beautiful memories and living with her spirit walking with you every day.
So saddened by your loss. I only met you both briefly at a workshop a few years ago but I was left with a feeling of great confidence that our industry was in great hands. No words 🙏
Our dearest Sam, you will be remembered and loved always. You were a blessing to all who knew you.
Our deepest sympathies to Ben and the girls and all who loved you.
Karen Campbell (née Ireland)
Butler A at CSU Wagga, so many goons, so many laughs, and memories I’ll never forget. Sydney Show was something else with you.
Rest easy Bega 🤍
So very sorry to hear of Sam’s loss. Thoughts are with her family and all of her friends. No words can make this easier.
What a beautiful, bright soul to have shared the world with. I’m sorry we weren’t able to join you today in person. Sending so much love to you all, Benny, Charlie & Lillie especially.
Love em (simsy), jim (JA), sophia & jemima