Alison CRAFAR Obituary

Alison was a wonderful surrogate mother to me when we first arrived in Eltham in the early 1980s. She was also witting and intelligent and we so enjoyed her company. Unfortunately I haven't seen her for a couple of years partly due to covid. She was blessed with a long and eventful life and a large family. We send our love to all of you from Maree and Roger

To the Crafar family
Alison was a very special loving lady leaving many treasured and special memories with the Johnson family. She was a special friend and companion of my late father Ray Belcher who often spoke how he was welcomed into the Crafar family. We will miss our many visits to see her in New Plymouth and our long phone conversations.
Memories of Alison will remain with your family forever.
Lynne and Alan Johnson
Palmerston North

Alison I have so many treasured memorys of you in Eltham.You were always kind creative adventurous .
Encouraging to me to keep writing The world was a better place with you.May you rest in Peace.

My sincere sympathy on the sad loss of your dear Mum...thoughts are with you Kevin & Gail..

Deepest sympathy to the Crafer family. Alison was the kindest most caring and generous person, I am forever grateful to her for looking after my son Jackson when he was a baby/toddler in Eltham 37 years ago. A beautiful woman RIP

To Alison´s children from Karen Wehle Resident Tainui . My sincere condolences on your Mums passing. I was in hospital when she passed and selfishly I cried for my loss. I LOVED YOUR mum her friendship and kindness to others was great her heart was gentle but firm and oh did we have some laughs. I will miss her deeply and wish you all well. Alison was so proud of all her children and loved you all very much I pray she rests in peace God blessbless you all. Xxxxx

My sincere condolences to all of Alison's family. Alison's sense of humor and her love for her family was so important. She created memories that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Thank you Alison for being You!
God Bless. X

Our deepest sympathy and love to you all.
Nell and Noel Probyn

On behalf of the Lloyd family, past and present, we offer our deepest condolences to a friendship that goes back into the 1940s in Fordell and Whanganui.....David Lloyd

Sincere condolences to all the Crafar family, lovely memories of your Mum when we were neighbours in Clifford Road. Neil & Marian Head.

To the Crafar family. Deepest sympathy at this sad time. Many pleasant memories of time spent with you all.

My Sympathy to all Alisons Family who I met as a child may times while staying with Helen, Megan and Jill Crafar on the farm at Okaiawa

Such a lovely lady. Sincere condolences from the Sheriff family.

So sorry to hear your beautiful mother has passed away.
Your Mother was such an icon in Eltham kind and caring with a heart of gold.
RIP Alison

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Alison was a very dear friend.

Hello Family
I popped in and saw your Mum in November when I was in New Plymouth. My husband, Grahame has cousins in Tainui, so I visited your Mum when down over the last few years.
We talked over Taoroa days until now. In November we had a lovely time.
Helen, I trust you are well. Alison said you are still in Stratford and that Megan is still in the same house in New Plymouth.
Jennifer, Paul, Kevin and Dean, you are part of my Taihape memory. Happy birthday for the 11th Kevin. Mine is the 10th.
My brothers John and David have already left us. Just my sister Christine , who was only 6 weeks old when we left Taoroa, and myself.
Remember your home in Eltham. Your amazing garden there. Remember Mangatoki. Remember when your Dad was in hospital in Wanganui. Trust you are well in Australia Jennifer. Claire, your Mum said I just missed you when I visited in November.
My husband , Grahame and I live in Takapuna. We have two children. Andrew and Sarah. They both became teachers like John and I did. We all live in Auckland. We have four grandchildren.
Big hugs to you all.
So glad I got to spend one more time with your Mum. Very precious.

RIP Alison..delightful memories of you & the Crafar family in Eltham...Condolences to all the families
"Moose"

In loving memory of a wonderful person.
My condolences to you all at this sad time

We will always remember the love and contribution you made in our lives for 40 years and have many a fond memories. There with you till the end, rest easy A.A. Lots of love to our "surrogate" family/cousins. Sharon, Nick and Abby Jones and Family xx

CRAFAR, Alison:
Former pupils tell of her success and popularity as a teacher. Alison shared so much of herself - generous in giving time and practical help to others. We enjoyed her wicked sense of humour delivered with an irrepressible smile. Her creativity reflected her personality. Tainui residents and staff extend their sincerest sympathy to Alison's family.