Allison STEWART Obituary

It was my pleasure to have known Allison and work with her at the Tauranga Arts Festival and the Garden and ArtFest. The big smile and twinkling eyes said it all. Keith and I will both miss you and send our best wishes to your boys and family.

Oh you made me smile with "Love your work" - Allison was so supportive. Another thing Allison would say - often - "It's not about the marriage, it's about the divorce" - this was with regards to contracts. Allison was a constant positive force in a gentle way. She will be missed, and always thought of with fondness and respect.

FAREWELL TO AN AMAZING WOMAN
We are so sad to hear of the death of Allison Stewart earlier this week.

Allison was an amazing woman - she was a person who quietly got on with making her community a better place. There are so many ways she did this both in her role with Eve Baileys and in her own life.

Allison showed her commitment to being part of a strong and interdependent community in all she lent a hand to. She was a woman with a wicked sense of humour, she was kind and thoughtful and generous with her time and her wisdom.

We knew her best as the superstar who helped us organise the Hot Pink Walk. When I first started with BCSS and had the daunting task of organising this event, I was so lucky to have Allison doing it with me - she trained me well. She wore her Mini Mouse bow so well each year and knew how to throw a good pink party!

We are sad that your life ended too soon - we thank you for all you have been in this world and we miss you already.

All of us at Tauranga Hockey were saddened to hear that Allison had passed away on Monday.

We know many in our hockey community will have wonderful memories of Allison as she has been an integral part of our community, and other communities in Tauranga, for a long time.

Allison was involved in THA for many years. She was THA's secretary back in the late 1980s and heavily involved in organising the Centenary that was held in 2020. Allison was also a strong supporter of the Midlands Hockey Association where she was inducted into their Hall of Fame.

She will be sadly missed, including her "love your work" message.

I have known Alison for many years both personally and professionally.
We first met at work at the BOP Times where we both had a passion for theatre. All ways gracious full of fun and passion. I will miss her engaging personality that's for sure. RIP Allison

Allison was one of those really special people in life. So much vibrancy and passion. She mentored me many years ago through events and taught me so much. She will be much missed within the Tauranga community. Much love and support to the family.

Our thoughts are with you all. To Paul, Gareth and Family. A delightful, warm, and kindhearted soul. Allison always had time to stop and chat. She had the most wonderful laugh. Truly admired by those who had the pleasure to know her. Tutt Family.