I remember Alison as a very valued colleague at High Wycombe JCP. When I was first promoted to a Manager, she was very supportive and kind, giving me the benefit of her experience. Alison was very loyal to her staff and they held her in high regard. Her passion for the causes she believed in was obvious, she was not afraid to make her points known. The importance of Family was very clear, both her own and in understanding family issues of those around her. I have not worked with Alison for many years, but she left a great impression on me. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, A strong and courageous lady. RIP Alison xx

A lovely supportive friend , who I admire her bravery and kindness. Will miss you Alison xxx

Remembering Alison as one of my most compassionate loyal manager , she was very approachable always had a smile and made time to listen. She will be greatly missed

Alison was so committed to making the world a better place. She provided much inspiration during these difficult times as someone who remained strong in her faith to the end. RIP Alison Always in our hearts.

My tribute to Alison Alison lit up the room with her kindness, compassion and love for others. I loved her sense of humour and that I could share so much with her, especially during the last few weeks of her earthly life. I met Alison at St Pauls School gates – Jazmin and James went to St Paul’s Nursery and St Pauls School together. Never would I have imagined just how precious our friendship would become. I have been truly blessed by knowing Alison. She was a great listener but above all a wonderful friend. She was a very warm and caring person. I want to thank Alison for being there for me when others weren’t. Very few people wanted to know me during the first 6 years of Christian’s life; it being a very turbulent and difficult time in my life. In the past few weeks it would be only fair to say that out friendship really deepened and blossomed. A really strong bond of connection was formed. The texts we shared made me realise just how beautiful the person Alison really was. Howe I regret that I didn’t realise this sooner as life just got in the way of us connecting and sharing as much as we did recently. In these past few weeks we shared Christian songs, passages of scripture, many photos and memories that formed an amazing bond. When I think about it, it honestly felt as if a golden thread was sewing two tapestries together. We were the tapestries being pulled together despite not really realising it. By sharing our stories, our feelings, our thoughts we were helping each other more than we knew. These past few weeks have had a profound affect on me. I will never forget Alison and I am so thankful and grateful we had the chance to share so much in such a very short space of time. Alison introduced me to the music of Tenth Avenue North that has touched me deeply. I shared a photo of a recent photo and she added the verse of scripture that meant the most to her at that time. Even in Alison’s darkest hour she reached out and touched my life; that’s how special a lady and friend Alison was. God bless you and may we meet again some day. Love Raina x

A true inspiration. So sadly missed. Helen

We have very fond memories of Alison who we knew from family gatherings since she was the mother of our lovely daughter-in-law, Sarah. A woman of admirable principles and beliefs, Alison could also make a super Christmas chocolate cake! Her example of caring determination will be with us for long into the future. We will all miss her. Lloyd and Jen

I knew Alison vicariously for many years through Danny. Although we only met the once, we had such a lovely night. I can remember vividly dancing around the kitchen together! She was such a warm and lovely lady. Yvonne

This is an excerpt from Anam Cara, John O'Donohue. I discussed this with Mum a lot in the last couple of months before her passing. Mum had so much love for everyone - family, friends, acquaintances, and strangers. She had a beautiful soul and a heart full of love. The heart is the inner face of your life. The human journey strives to make this inner face beautiful. It is here that love gathers within you. Love is absolutely vital for a human life. For love alone can awaken what is divine within you. In love, you grow and come home to your self. When you learn to love and let yourself be loved, you come home to the hearth of your own spirit. You are warm and sheltered.