Ailsa "popped off" on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, aged 95. She was courageous, funny, intrepid, fearless, a bon-vivant, an avid reader and scrabble queen. Lovingly remembered by Julie and Kim, Maia, Andy, Jane and Brett, and Dugal and Megan, grandmother of 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. As per Ailsa's wishes, a private cremation has been held and there will be a memorial gathering at Willow Park Lodge, Kauri Crescent, Observatory Village, Oamaru on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 2.00-4.00pm. Messages c/ Apt 6/21 Stoke Street, Oamaru. 9400.

Published by Nelson Mail on Jul. 15, 2025.