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Allen DONALD

2026 · Wairarapa

Died 19 July 2026Posted 23 July 2026

Peacefully with Selwyn & Cherilyn by his side, at Waikato Hospital, Sunday 19th July 2026 in his 86th year. Loved husband of the late Claudia. Loved father of Selwyn and stepfather and father-in-law of Wendy and Richard, Andrew and Di, Maree and Jamie. Proud grandfather of Jess & Michael, Marc & Tash, Hayden & Deb, and Holly. Great-grandad to Cam & Charli, Layla & Pippa, Maru, Quinny & Benji. Loved brother of Hamish & Diana. Good friend to many at the Cambridge Oaks Retirement Village. Special thanks to the staff at Waikato Hospital for their amazing care and support of Allen over the last few weeks.

A celebration of Allen's life will be held on Friday 24th July 2026 at the Cambridge Oaks Retirement Village Centre at 11.00am (please, no parking in The Village, on street parking only).

A memorial service will be held in Featherston at a later date for his Wairarapa family and friends. Messages can be left on Allen's tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz

Funeral service

Cambridge Oaks Retirement Village Centre

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