29 August 1944 – 12 June 2026
29 August 1944 – 12 June 2026
Girling-Butcher Alison Marion (nee Dewe)
Passed peacefully on 12 June 2026, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Lance Girling-Butcher.
Beloved mother of Moon, Tim and Victoria and grandmother of Skye, Molly, Emily, Hazel, Freya and Camille.
A service to celebrate Ali's life will be held at, Eagers Te Hēnui Chapel, 46 Watson St, Strandon, New Plymouth on Thursday, 18 June at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.
All are welcome to join the family at Shinning Peak from 3:30 onwards.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Taranaki, Alzheimers New Zealand.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Lance, Victoria, Moon & Tim: my thoughts very much with you at this time. Ali was a force to be reckoned with and respected. Such an amazing talent; she lit up LT & Operatic with her energy. At peace now. Sending love.
Dear Lance, Moon, Tim, Victoria and families. Thinking of you all in Ali's passing. Remembering a woman who adored her family, full of creativity, with a passion for art, a great sense of humour, and who was a wonderful host whenever we visited at Pendarves. What a moving farewell tribute to Ali! Sending hugest hugs at this time. Love from Gene & Narelle (&Orion theGuidedog).
Hello Lance, Victoria, Tim & Moon Our condolences to all the family members. Some staff wanted to come, but last minute there was an emergency and they could not make it. Dave Renwick sends his condolences to Lance. Ali is now free and May she rest in peace. All staff at Sunhaven
Lance and family, we were saddened to hear of Ali's passing. A true free spirit.who was wonderfully creative. We are thinking of you all and apologies for not being able to make the funeral.I had a council workshop and Kath wasn't well enough.
To Lance and family i have just watched Ali's farewell and what a beautiful tribute to her and your lives together.. Sending you all sympathy & aroha as you move forward to your future. I sure she will be there looking out for you all.Marie & VNP Board and staff
Dear Lance and your family, I didn't know Ali particularly well or for very long, but somehow her warmth and energy has stayed very vivid in my memory. I was very sad to hear of her passing. Thank you for the opportunity to zoom into her beautiful service today.
Be at peace now, my girlhood friend of 78 years. You've left us all with many memories. Suzanne and Ross
Dear Lance, I am so sorry you have lost Ali. Please accept my sympathy. BJ
Ali will always be remembered by her friends at Little Theatre as a staunch friend and supporter. Rest in peace and love Ali.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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