At Christchurch, aged 78 years. Loved and cherished son of Jessie and the late Percy (Bill) Alabone. Cherished brother of the late Diana Thea and late brother-in-law of Trevor Malcolm Clemence.

Uncle of Suzanne, Paulette, Brenda, David, Thea, Heather and Jeanie and great uncle to 15 and great great uncle to 8.

Billy is been remembered by his family and friends for his sense of fun, singing and gregariousness. A valued late longstanding employee of Ballantynes Department store. In lieu of flowers donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages for the Alabone Family may be sent C/- P.O. Box 39127, Christchurch, 8545.

“A good man”

A Private Funeral for Billy will be held in our Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram on Monday, May 6 at 2.00pm.