(1950 – 2024): On Thursday, March 14, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Loved father and father-in-law of Iselta and Dan, Rosamund and Alistair, Matthew and Laura, loved Grandaddy of Caitlan, Nia, Angus, and Martha, beloved of Annette, loved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Allison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders, would be appreciated, and may be made online at msf.org.nz. The funeral service in celebration of John’s life will be held at Mt Pleasant Community Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay Road, tomorrow (Sunday), March 17, at 11.00am.