DOWD, Allison Jane (Allie), passed to the Lord on Friday, 5th June 2026 at Waikato Hospital aged 55 years, after a courageous battle with Motor Neurone Disease (ALS).   Much loved wife of Peter, devoted mother of Patrick and Hamish, darling "Pup" for Jen, and cherished sister of Mark, Gillian and Wendy she will be sorely missed. A service for Allie will be held at Central Baptist Church, 33 Charlemont Street, Hamilton on Saturday, the 13th of June 2026 at 11:00 am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, please donate to MND research at mnd.org.nz to help find treatments for this cruel condition.