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Dame QUENTIN-BAXTER Obituary

DNZM QSO Passed away peacefully at home on 30th September 2023, aged 93 years. A distinguished public and international lawyer, Dame Alison contributed greatly to the field of constitutional law in New Zealand and overseas. Alison was the adored wife of the late Quentin, cherished daughter of the late Bill and Barbara Souter, loved sister of the late Bob and sister-in-law of Heather, Helen and Jonathan, and the late Kim, Graeme (Beau) and Gillian. She was a dear Aunt to Robbie, Tanya, Rochelle, Jane, Megan, Sara and Guy, and the late Vicki and Mark. Dame Alison will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to Lorna and Trish for their loving care of Alison in recent months. In lieu of flowers, donations to aid cancer research would be greatly appreciated and can be made at www.cancer.org.nz/donate-now. Messages and tributes can be left in Alison's tribute book at or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. A funeral service will be held at Old Saint Paul's, Mulgrave Street, Wellington, on Monday 9th October at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.


Published by The Post on Oct. 4, 2023.

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george hickton

October 9, 2023

We are deeply saddened to loose our neighbour of 20 years who we have shared a house with and enjoyed each others company throughout this time.
She was an inspiration and a great friend who we will miss in our lives.
We are also sad not to be in New Zealand at this time to pay our respects.
George. And Maree

Ken Price

October 4, 2023

Many, many years ago I was privileged to be taught by this wonderful lady- while it was decades ago I never forgot just how her teachings etc were so beneficial to me and I never lost my admiration for her. May she rest in peace.

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