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Alison ALLEN

2026 · Taranaki

Died 5 July 2026Posted 7 July 2026

Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Sunday, 5 July 2026, aged 76. Devoted and loving wife of Chris. Cherished Mum of Nicholas, Jonathan and their families. Loved Gran of Oliver, Il'ya, Kaydence, Nevaeh, Summer, Makena, Lachlan and Zoe. Much loved little sister of Gavin, Bryson and Clarry, and sister in law of Mike and Sue. A special thank you to the beautiful angels at the Hospice and Oncology Unit for the unwavering care and love you have given to Alison throughout her journey. In preference to flowers please consider a donation to the angels at Hospice Taranaki 15-3948-0365008-080 or may be left at the service.

Messages to the Allen family may be left on Alison's tribute page at vospers.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/.

A service to celebrate Alison's life will be held at Vospers Chapel, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth on Thursday, 9th July 2026 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation, Alison's family ask if you can all attend wearing bright colours.

Arranged by Vospers Funeral Directors

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