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Alison GARFORTH

2026 · Canterbury

Died 16 July 2026Posted 19 July 2026

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Ray. Mother, stepmother and mother-in-law to Nathan, Ange, Nikki and Jonny, Jaci, Lynley and Bruce. Nan and Great Nan to Loryn, Cameron, Emily, Charlotte and Lilah. Special thanks to Ward 1 and the AAU at Ashburton Hospital for their immeasurable support, compassion and care for our Mum and family in her final days.

A service to celebrate Alison's life will be held at at Baring Square Methodist Church, Ashburton, on Tuesday, July 21 at 10.00am.

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Baring Square Methodist Church

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