Also known as "Dick"
27 November 1937 – 21 April 2025
Also known as "Dick"
27 November 1937 – 21 April 2025
McALLISTER, Richard John (Dick): 27 November 1937 – 21 April 2025. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 21 April 2025 with his family. Much loved husband of June for 63 years. Cherished Dad and father-in-law of Fiona, Bronwyn & Tim, Vaughn, and Anna & Jason. Adored Pop of Alex & Maka, Georgia & Aidan, Emma & James, Kate & Danny, Mac & Will, and special Great Poppa of Harvey Dara. Much loved son, brother and uncle. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at William Cotton & Sons Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding on Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 1pm, followed by private burial. Thank you to the amazing team at Arohanui Hospice and Feilding East District Nurses and Dr Ken Young for their amazing support for Richard and his family. We are very grateful. In lieu of flowers donations to Arohanui Hospice via www.arohanuihospice.org.nz would be appreciated or may be left at the service. Messages to the McAllister Family, c/o 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on this page. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons
Dick was a caring and very special person, always with a smile, positive attitude and a willing helper with a great sense of humour and quick wit. RIP Dick. You fought the hard battle and are now at rest. From Val & Brian O'Leary, Villa 101, Woodlands
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons

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