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The obituary notice of Alison Dorothy BLACK

Plymouth | Published in: Plymouth Herald.

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Alison DorothyBLACKA much loved daughter, mother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on 16th October 2025 at the age of 60 years.

Alison was a dedicated special needs teacher who loved teaching and running extra curricular activities, like sailing and gardening. Alison was very sociable and interested in many different activities, she sang in a choir, enjoyed sea swimming and kayaking.

She was a devoted mother to Gregg and Adam and supported and cared for her own mother, Lilian.

A service will be held at Ford Park Cemetery, Victorian Chapel on Friday 31st October at 1.30pm.

No flowers please but the family would like any donations to benefit Dementia UK.

Enquiries to: Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors
20 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL4 7AA
01752 603552
[email protected]

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Published: 22/10/2025

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21/11/2025

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Rest in peace my love. I will always remember your kindness, how nothing was too much trouble and you always made sure I was OK. You will be with me always. Love Mum xx

Donation left by Lilian Jones

03/11/2025

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Donation left by Paula Wallis

01/11/2025

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Alison made a massive contribution to the lives of young people. I enjoyed working with her. Condolences to all her family and friends 🧡

Donation left by Mirella Paganuzzi

31/10/2025

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I will miss you Ali xx

Donation left by Julie Harris

27/10/2025

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Goodnight Alison, I will miss impressing you at pop master and our chats about life in general. Sending all my love to your family. Julie

Julie Harris

27/10/2025

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Rest Easy Ali. You was an amazing teacher for me. You inspired me. You will be missed by so many. I am so sad to hear this. Share your music and interest where ever you may be now. Thinking of your family and friends.

Dina

26/10/2025

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Dina

26/10/2025

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26/10/2025

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Sue Moore

26/10/2025