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Alison HESLOP

2026

Died 13 August 2026Posted 18 August 2026

Died peacefully in Nelson on August 13, 2026, aged 90. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob and devoted mother and mother-in-law of John and Karen Heslop, Sarah and Trevor Garnett, Jane and Russell Nimmo, Jenny Heslop-Brown, Paul Brown, and Claire and Steve Zingel. A treasured grandma of Rachel, Simon, Michelle; Emma, Philip; James, Claudia, Jonathan; Rose, Elijah (dec), Bella; Peter and David. Doting great-grandma Ali of 10, and loved and respected aunt, cousin and friend of many. With aroha to Alison's Summerset Richmond Ranges family.

A celebration of Alison's life will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Dorset St, Richmond, on Friday, August 21 at 10.30 am, to be followed by her interment at Richmond Cemetery. A livestream will be available contact Waimea Richmond Funeral Home 03 544 4400 or wrfs.co.nz for details.

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church

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