Rodney ALLEN Obituary

I have just unearthed a letter from Rodney Allen to me dated January 1981. We worked together in Christchurch Hospital group 1973-1974 and became very good friends. I returned to Adelaide at the end of 1974 and we lost contact but he did come and visit me at my vineyard in 1981. Unfortunately our paths did not cross again. The discovery of his lovely letter has rekindled memories of our friendship from 50 years ago. I am sincerely sorry to hear of his passing.

Dear Gerrie and family.
We have been thinking of you and please accept our sincere condolences on your loss of Rodney.
Great memories of our holiday in the south of France and all the fun.
Love Max and Marg

My sincere condolences to Gerrie and family. I had the privilege of working with Rodney both at Wellington and Hutt Hospitals. He was a great mentor with a lovely sense of humor. I learnt a lot from him and he was easy to work with.

Rodney has been a colleague since I started Radiography in 1978.... I have very fond memories.... babysitting his children, cutting his favourite tie ( which I replaced) and answering one of his questions in an anatomy lesson ... ( I don't know the answer but will tell you all about the Circle of Willis)...Rodney was a positive influence in my career .... please accept my sincere sympathy xx

Rodney was a gentle , kind, interesting man who did some great work at Hutt Hospital as a Radiologist.He loved his family and often spoke about them. he will be missed.

A true friend. Leaving us with many happy memories. Rodney you were one-of-a-kind.
Our thoughts are with you Gerrie and the family.
Maggie & Dave

Adding condolences from Dr Nick Humphries; Radiologist as well.

On behalf of the Radiology staff at Hutt Hospital, our sincere condolences on the passing of Rodney. Many of us had worked with Rodney and knew his humour, 'can do attitude' and clinical expertise. He will be missed - Rest in Peace.
From colleagues: Karen Coleman, Radiology Manager; Dr Jaco van der Walt, Clinical Head of Department; Dr Sonia Wong, Radiologist; and Robyn Slater, Radiology Quality Coordinator.

I worked with Rodney in Wellington Radiology, A very easy and kind man to work alongside. RIP

My sincere condolences to Rodney's wife & family.
I worked in the same area from time to time when Rodney worked here at Hutt Hospital. A patient and kind person with a good sense of humour.

Thinking of all the family at this sad time. It was always a pleasure being in Rodney´s company with his infectious humour and sunny nature. Rest In Peace. XX Nicky and Brooke Richardson, New Plymouth