George SIMPKIN Obituary

Heartfelt condolences to Pip and family from Chris Thau and family. I am truly socked by his early demise. He will be sorely missed by so many in the game.

To Georges family
My heartfelt condolences on Georges passing. I still retain many happy memories of the tour arranged by George from Hong Kong to New Zealand to watch the British & Irish Lions - more years ago than I care to remember. We had a great time, taking in 2 Test matches and a provincial game against Georges beloved Waikato.
Rest in peace, George.

We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go
Always a little further; it may be
Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow
Across that angry or that glimmering sea,

White on a throne or guarded in a cave
There lies a prophet who can understand
Why men were born: but surely we are brave,
Who take the Golden Road to Samarkand.

James Elroy Flecker

George is our master and we are his pilgrims
The journey continues
As it should be.

Thankyou for believing in me . Thankyou for making a normal kid feel special. Thankyou George Levu .
Your Always
Crossy

Hi Phillippa Sorry about George. The problem today is that we find more of our age disapering more quickly. Sorry I havn't found the letter from GrtGrfather George. If you contact me at some stage I will have another go at finding it. I would also like to get up do date with your family.
Regards Ian Wotherspoon

Dear Pippa and family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. George will be remembered as a wonderful lawn bowls player whose presence on the green was always a great experience due to his endearing wit and sense of humour which sometimes went straight over the heads of the local players. A good man and will be missed
Ken Smith
HKFC

Dear Pip and family,
Deepest condolences for your loss. George was a great lawn bowling friend and his presence on the green was always sure to light up any game. Many Memories.

Ken smith
HKFC

Dear Pip and Family,
I was saddened to learn of George's recent passing.
He brought a very positive contribution to HK and Asian rugby.
I have fond memories of showing him some of Dublin when we both travelled to Ireland, staying with my sister, and enjoyed watching the All Blacks play on their 1989 Tour (Ireland 6 - New Zealand 23).
Sincere condolences.
Dermot Agnew

Dear Pip and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear your loss of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather George.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Sincere condolences,
Kazuko X

Thinking of you àll at this time of sorrow
You both had a positive influence on my life
Thanks Mr Simpkin

My thoughts and love to you Pip, Leigh, Greer, and kids . I'll share a story of George from my childhood. When I was a little girl, I remember being so proud that George was my Godfather. He had such a warm & kind nature, and he always encouraged me to be curious and to not give up. I noticed his integrity long before I even knew what integrity was. As I got older I also appreciated what an inspirational role model he was to so many. Now I have a passion for mentoring just like he did & I'm proud to say inspired by George. Rest in Peace George, one of my top people in life . I'll love you & miss you always. I hope you're up top, pain free, sharing a drink with Dad xoxo ❤

Dear Pip & family ,
We send our sincere condolences on the passing of George, may all the memories you have get you through this time of grief ,
Kind regards to you all ,
Estelle Pindur , Barton, Lewis & William Taylor

Rest easy George. A rugby great and a very nice man. Deepest sympathies to Pip and family from the Puffins R.F.C , Sri Lanka.

So many High School memories. RIP George.
Out thoughts and condolences to you and your family Pip at this very sad time. So pleased to have caught up with you both at the recent Matamata College reunion.

On behalf of the HKRU and whole Hong Kong rugby community, sincere condolences - our thoughts are with you as the world of rugby mourns the passing of a true legend of our game.

Deepest sympathy to Pip and family at this sad time. The contribution that George made to so many areas covering the game of rugby will remain ledgendary.R.I.P. Roger and Marilyn Loveridge.

Waikato Rugby will be forever thankful for Georges years as provincial coach 1976-1984. Getting Waikato out of 2nd division and winning Ranfurly Shield in same year due to his innovative coaching skills.
Got to know George a bit in recent years through outdoor bowls in Matamata. Enjoyed listening to his stories/experiences immensely. RIP.

Dear Pip and Family
We are really saddened to hear the passing of George. What a man he was! I will always remember the happy times we had on the staff at Matamata College, whether it was Rugby, 4th form camp etc his wit was amazing. Will never be forgotten RIP

John & Carole Butler

Phillipa and Family

All members of Belfast Rugby Football Club in Christchurch NZ send their Deepest Sympathy George is remebered for his playing Days for our Club in 1965 along with seven other members of ChCh Teachers College who were doing a PE course at Otago University.
We have followed the progress of George in his long Rugby journey

As well as being a great Rugby coach George was a great human being. He touched the lives of many people including my own. I was privileged to have met the man and have great memories of him. Condolences to all the family at this sad time, but I hope you are comforted by the many heartfelt messages that you have received. RIP George I will always smile to myself when I think of some of the memories and the world has been a better place because you were with us.

RIP George & thank you for all the memories from sweating at all those HK training sessions in the humid heat to camaraderie on tours and tournaments (especially USA 1992 and Asian tournament in Seoul). You're dry humour was legendary.

Hi Pip. Many years ago George gave me a huge break entrusting me to be the Physio for his beloved HK rugby team. He taught me a lot about how teams operate .... and needless to say his wicked sense of humor was always a highlight. He had an amazing life and we were all better for spending part of our lives with George. Take care Pip.

So sad to hear of the passing of George he was one of the true heroes of rugby, a real thinker & innovator of the game especially when it came to rugby sevens. He became a good friend during our mutual time in China working with Chinese Rugby. I was so pleased to have the chance to catch up and spend my last time with him over the weekend of the Biarritz 7s last year with his lovely wife Pip. It's just how I would like to remember him, sitting in the sun, enjoying a 7s tournament, the Kiwis winning and chewing the fat on all things rugby. George you will be sadly missed! RIP

Miss you, George. Youre always in our heart. Goodbye, our great coach!

Dear Pip, Leigh and Greer & Families
I have just read with much sadness of George's passing. What a truly inspirational man whom I have such happy memories of as we grew up across from you all in Elizabeth Street, probably the fondest of George was me having to tow him along the Matamata College running track as part of his training regime for his athletics team! A hard taskmaster who achieved top results. Love to you all from Karen Boyles (new Bates)

Thank you George! You will always be remembered as the best rugby coach and mentor for countless players and friends of the game. Rest well now!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

George was our pioneer coach on Chinese rugby since 1987. I was so proud led by him to Shanghoi to coach PLA. As coach as our father, we were glad to form a team to Manila play a game for 30 years. He will be missed & we always with you Pip.

Hi Pip. Really sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad and hard time. Great friend to Lance and Norah West.