Today, we bid farewell to a beloved member of our library community. Samuel Alloway, husband of former trustee and board president Judie Alloway, passed away on Tuesday, December 5th.  

In a time of great difficulty for our library, the Alloways were our generous benefactors, giving not only their time, but also their financial support. Sammy was a co-founder of the Jade Run 5k and remained a main sponsor for the 20 years the race was held. During Judie’s tenure as a trustee, the Alloways made significant contributions to our book fund and donated furnishings to the children’s library for story and craft time. Their kindness and generosity continue to this day, and impact all who visit our library. We are forever grateful for their contributions and their unwavering support.

The Board of Trustees offers our sincerest condolences to Judie, the Alloway family, and all those who were fortunate enough to know and love Sammy. He was a vital part of the library and Southampton community and his presence will be greatly missed.