On February 2, 2025, peacefully at Bethesda Rest Home, surrounded by his loving family, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, much loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Steve Fraser, Michael, Peter and Leeann, Dean and Trish, treasured Granddad of Daniel and Emily, Matthew, and Chantel; Eden, and Katherine and Daniel; Hannah, and Thomas; and Ethan. Special Great-Granddad of Amelia, Beau, and Charles; Kyla, Harli, and Triumph; Xavier, and Aurora; Tyler, and Violet. Loved brother of Dawn Simpson, Leonard, and Bev Henley and the late Colleen, Noel, Jim, Trevor, Frank, and Faye. A much loved friend of many. Special thanks to the staff at Bethesda for the wonderful compassionate care given to Bill and the family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late William Allison, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Bill will be held at the Belfast Rugby Football Club, March Place, Belfast, on Tuesday, February 11, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.