Elsie ALLISON Obituary

Unexpectedly at home on February 9, 2026; in her 98 year. Beloved wife of the late Leicester. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Margaret (Midge) and Paul, Daphne and Rex, Graham and Marie (Canada), Lindsay and Joanne (Australia), Jeanette and Colin (Waipara), Judith and Amos, Raewyn, and Wayne (Westport). Beloved grandma of 16 grandchildren and much loved great-grandma to 40 great-grandchildren. Mum was the heart and foundation of our family. We are blessed to have had her guidance and love for as long as we did. Donations to St John may be made online via their website. Messages to the Allison Family, c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch. The Celebration of Lois' life will be held at St Saviours Anglican Church, Kirk Road, Templeton on Thursday, February 19 at 2.00pm, followed by interment in the church yard. For those unable to attend, live streaming will be available at www.canterburychristianfunerals.co.nz/obituaries.