Alison LAURIE Obituary

Alison died in Copenhagen, Denmark on 16 August 2024, aged 83. Born in Island Bay, Wellington on 20 April 1941. Alison was a lesbian, feminist, political activist, teacher, writer and scholar. She was of Pākehā and Māori heritage, the loved daughter of Alan and Beatrice (Headifen) Laurie, sister of Ian Laurie and sister-in-law of Anne Martin, aunt of Nicolette Laurie and part of the extended Laurie, Headifen and Davison families. Alison was much loved and cared for until her death by her Danish partner Anna Krabbe Kristensen. She was appreciated and loved by her friend, collaborator and former partner Linda Evans. Alison was loved, respected and will be missed by her wide circle of friends, her sisters and comrades from lesbian, gay and feminist communities and organisations in Aotearoa and overseas, and students and colleagues in the former Gender and Women's Studies Programme at Victoria University Te Herenga Waka. She was warm, generous, brave and fierce, and she lives on in our hearts, minds and memories.

Moe marire mai ra.

A memorial service for Alison will be held in Wellington. A further notice will be placed here with the details. Send messages C/- 28 The Parade, Paekakariki, Wellington 5034.