Alannah Mavis Simmons

SIMMONS, Alannah Mavis (née Lasserre):

Passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at home. Aged 76 years.

Beloved wife for 58 years of Ian.

Dearly loved mother of Rhodd, Damon, Jandy, Kamahl, and David.

Loved daughter of the late Tom and Doreen Wilson.

Special thanks to St John’s Ambulance Service.

Messages may be sent to the Simmons family at 6 Kinloch Crescent, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201.

In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Stroke Club would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-0599-0265717-00 Ref. (Simmons).

In accordance with Alannah’s wishes a private farewell has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Tribute from Lou Hocken –
My sincere condolences on your loss of Alannah…she will be sadly missed.

Tribute from Yvonne Watson – 
My thoughts are with you Ian & family. You will always have many happy memories to help get through the difficult times.

Tribute from Cheryl Gibbons – 
My heart is hurting. Alannah and Ian were both good to me. She is now reunited with her beloved parents and her dog Missy 💖💐

Tribute from Gail Wallace –
Dear Ian and all the family, I am so very sorry to see Alannah has left us.
I’ll miss our phone chats and check-ins.
Much love to you all,
Gail and the rest of the Poswillo team.

Tribute from Leanne Coombes – 
Auntie Alannah has been the most influential person in my childhood, the Simmons family took me in and treated me as part of the family! I was taught so may life skills & unconditional love 💕 – i will be forever grateful and cherish all the amazing memories shared – rest in peace & thank you for allowing me in your life 🥰 sending my gratitude and condolences to all the family – Leanne

Tribute from Simon Sowman – 
We as a family are heart broken to hear the passing of Alannah, she was one of the best humans. Ill miss your smile and warm hugs. May you rest easy my dear friend. Lots of love to the family, thinking of you all today as i shed a tear. Your mum/loving wife was a true rock star. youll be deeply missed Alannah. Xxx oo

Tribute from Tania Penhalluriack –
I want to say that I knew Alannah as a amazing customer at Chantilly Cafe and at Woolworths redwoodtown such a wonderful lady I really will miss her smile, much love tanz.