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Alison GIRLING-BUTCHER

2026 · Taranaki

Died 12 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Passed peacefully on 12 June 2026, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Lance Girling-Butcher. Beloved mother of Moon, Tim and Victoria and grandmother of Skye, Molly, Emily, Hazel, Freya and Camille.

A service to celebrate Ali's life will be held at, Eagers Te Hēnui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, Strandon, New Plymouth, on Thursday, 18 June at 2pm, followed by a private cremation. All are welcome to join the family at Shinning Peak from 3.30pm onwards.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Taranaki, Alzheimers New Zealand. https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/alzheimers-taranaki-inc

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