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Heather ALSTON

2026 · Waikato

Died 7 September 2026Posted 10 September 2026

Passed away after a short illness, aged 79 years, on 7th September 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late John, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Derek and Ginna, and the late Greg. Loved Gran of Zoe and Charlie. Loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty of Colin and Jean, Fiona and Ken, Lachlan and Heather, the Late Callum and Brenda, Sheena and Dave, and their children.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dianne will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cnr River Road and Te Aroha St, Hamilton, on Monday, 14th September at 11.00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated. Condolence messages, memories and tributes may be shared with the family through www.hamiltonfuneralhome.co.nz or by mail to The Alston/McKenzie Family, c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240. A livestream of the service will be available on the same website for family and friends who are unable to attend.

Arranged by Woolertons' Funeral Home

Funeral service

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

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