On February 20, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Loved wife and companion of the late Vic Allen. Loved mother of Ross (Vic) and Julia, Kaye and Richard Dyer (Blenheim), Bruce and Kerry (Auckland), Gael and Paul Grigg (Waimate), Neil and Amanda (Kaiteriteri) and Stuart and Wendy (Bucks, UK) , and loved grandmother and great-grandmother (Gran gran); aged 98 years. Messages to 12 Marble Wood Drive, Christchurch 8053. A memorial service is to be held 1.00pm on Thursday February 26, at St Paul's, 1 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch.

Published by The Press on Feb. 23, 2026.