The obituary notice of Alison Joyce WAREING (Smith)

I was born the day before Alison's 6th birthday, I was her special birthday present! Well , that didn't go down well with six-year-old Alison, she already had a sister, Jennifer! and she wanted a bike. Alison humorously repeated this tale to her nieces and nephews and great nieces over the years. But we never forgot our birthdays and often celebrated together, which was special. Alison, my lovely big sister (along with brother-in-law Ian), always a major influence and presence in my life. Ali was a loving Auntie and great aunt to my children and grandchildren. I treasured the time when we lived close by to one another on Bodorgan Estate "home beat' on Anglesey. Family were so happy for Alison, after Ian passed, when she eventually met and married David, who wonderfully completed their later years together. So many precious memories and shared life experiences with my big sister over seven decades. Love you so much Ali. Sisters forever xx 💕

For 59 yrs I knew Auntie Ali and my first memories are of her tickling me a little toddler on the sofa her family home with Uncle Ian & cuz Fiona. As a boy Auntie Ali gave me elecution lessons at her Mum & Dad's house, Margaret & John on Sunday's but just exactly the same time Match of the Day started (my fav programne!), apparently I had too broad a Gorton accent and the family thought it needed correcting, so I got to spend time with my Auntie, I loved that, indeed she was the most clever person in our family, a teacher! Auntie Ali also knitted the legendary 'Rabbit', a 3 foot tall floppy cuddly toy & made a chocolate coloured one for daughter Fiona too. I loved Rabbit & into adulthood when sadly one day it fell apart in a washing machine. In my 40's Auntie made a fab present, Rabbit the 2nd, made from her original pattern, what a sweet thing to do & with so many hours of knitting. Auntie Ali and Uncle Ian lived next door to me in Bodorgan for several years so I was privileged to see them plenty and do remember Auntie going to her bingo in Aberffraw and also cycling to & fro the village up the steep country lane to Llwynysgaw on a shopper bike with an electric motor (!) that helped her up that hill in summer sunshine! A few years after Uncle Ian passed, at Auntie Ali's request I helped make a profile for a seniors friendship site, occassional tech back up & even help replying! It was there she first conversed with, then subsequently started courting and eventually marrying David, I was so happy for her! They enjoyed their final years always being together, which is lovely. Auntie Ali and David came to our house in Abergele over the years since for lunch (they loved Alona's cooking & noodles!); even taking part in karaoke sessions, where I treasured duetting with Auntie Ali singing Bridge Over Troubled Water last Autumn. I loved Auntie Ali & cherish every single memory of her, she is dearly missed & by us all in our own ways. Much love to you Auntie Ali xxx

Thank you Alison for being such a beloved wife for Dad. You have been a delight to know and to have at our family gatherings, Dad’s grandchildren and great grandchildren thought the world of you. I loved you in your own right, and because of how you brightened Dad’s last years. The very last thing he said to me with such meaning, when I said goodbye for what was to be the last time less than 12 hours before he passed away was “Alison’s made me very happy”. Rest in well-deserved peace Alison, with lots love always . From Janet, David’s daughter.

I met Alison a couple of times when visiting Fiona. Alison knew I like to remember dates like birthdays that are important to people and she bought me a very thoughtful and beautiful little journal to write important dates. She used to ask after me when she saw Fiona and I was very touched by her kind thoughts for me. Alison was also very direct - I never wore the cardigan that aged me! She was absolutely right, I'd made a complete "fashion-error". I am glad I got to meet Alison and David. My heart and thoughts are with Fiona, Simon and their family.