In loving memory of Christopher John Allen, aged 62, who passed away on Monday 9^th of December 2024. Chris was a loving husband to Anne-Marie, devoted father to Jonathan & Natalie and partners Gina & Ashley, treasured son of the late John & Joyce Allen (Tirau) and son-in-law to the late Frank & Margaret McAtamney (Woodbury), beloved brother and brother-in-law to Tony & Lyn Allen, Robyn & Lindsay Ryan, Mike & the late Marie Botica, Steve & Jo McAtamney and Lizzie McAtamney, fun loving uncle to all his nieces & nephews and dear friend to many. His generosity, warmth and infectious sense of humour will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Messages to the Allen family: PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Saturday December 14^th commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.