Passed away peacefully on Thursday September 8, 2016 at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce, mother and mother-in law of Michael and Tania, and Graeme and grandmother of Mason. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Allan and Betty, and Margaret. Loved step daughter and daughter of Eileen and the late George. Loved cousin of Lillian and Rob (Hukerenui), and Athol (Invercargill). In lieu of flowers, donations to Polio NZ would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A celebration of Alison’s life will be held in our Ferry Park Chapel at 297 Ferry Road, on Monday, September 12 at 10am. Burial thereafter at Ruru Lawn Cemetery.