Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Omokoroa on 20 July 2025.

Deeply loved husband of Dianna. Treasured and respected father and father-in-law of Sarah and Martin, Rebecca and Zane, Chris and Kyla, Matthew and Rose. Cherished and special ‘Poppy’ to his many grandchildren.

Allan was a kind and generous family man — his family was everything to him. The kindest man you could know, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A service to celebrate and remember Allan’s life will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Road, Tauranga, on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at 11.00am.

Communications to the Allan Connolly Family c/- P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142. Tributes may also be left below. 

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.." — Romans 8:18 NIV