After a brave battle, fought with with a strong & positive attitude, Ali passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2022, in the loving arms of her daughter. A cherished mother and best friend of her daughter Alex, a loving Nan of Mykhail and Xavier-Fox. A precious daughter of Margaret and the late Michael Chapman, a much loved and admired sister of Andrew and Nigel and adored by her fur-baby Meg. The family can’t thank Penny enough for her exceptional dedication and care of Ali, and heartfelt thanks to her other friends Juliet, Ilona and Jackie for their loving care and help.

Children and babies are welcome, and encouraged to come. No black to be worn but bright colours please. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated, and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz. A Celebration of Ali’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, December 7, at 2.00pm.