Passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 23, 2015, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Cheryl; loved nana of Jasmine, Melanie, and Daniel; treasured great-nana of Samantha, Ashley, Brooke, Caitlin, and Cameron. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Allan family, c/- P O Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Mavis’ life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Thursday December 31, at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.