Alison passed peacefully with family at her side  at Tauranga Hospital on 29^th January 2026, in her 85^th year. Dearly loved partner of Max, and wife of the late John. Loving mother and mother in law of Adrian and Tracey Smit, Sarah and Robert Joynt. Loved stepmum to Tracy, Kim, Jason, Paul, and their families. Dear sister of Des (deceased), Gordon, and Gayle. A celebration of Alison's life will be held at The Orchard, 20 MacLoughlin Drive Te Puke on Thursday 5^th February at 11am.