Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Christine and John Arnold, Stephen and Janet Jones-Poole, and Daryl and Maree.  Treasured Grandma of Philip and Amy, and  Jason: Ellen and Tafari, and Jenne, and great Grandma of Naomi, and Tyler.  Messages to Alison’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private burial has been held and a Memorial service for Alison will be held at a later date.