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CUNNINGHAM, Allison

August 25, 1967 — August 30, 2018

Passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 51. She is survived by her loving husband Bruce, son Connor and daughter Sydney.

Allison Cunningham (nee Butterfield) was born in Hitchin, England on August 25, 1967. The youngest of 3 children, Mark and Wayne, to Robert and Delia Butterfield. In 1990, Allie met the love of her life Bruce in Stevenage, England while serving him a pint of beer in the pub. They fell in love and moved over to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 8 months later. She settled into Canadian life having her wonderful son Connor in Halifax, Nova Scotia and beautiful daughter Sydney in Barrie, Ontario. The family settled down in Kelowna, BC in 1998 where they have lived ever since.

Allie was quick-witted and intelligent. When she wanted to become a medical office assistant she gave it 110% and enjoyed every minute of it. She worked for Dr. Phillip White and Dr. Cameron Bakala before a downturn in her health. She has been home for the last 6 years dealing with numerous health issues. Allie had a smile on her face every day.

She loved keeping a nice house, drinking a spiced rum and being with her family, especially her shih tzu pup Molly.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to all those who loved and cared for Allie, especially to the doctors and nurses at Kelowna General Hospital.

Allie will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Whenever she walked into the room her big smile and heart of gold would brighten everyone’s day.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna.  Family will receive guests following the service at Springfield Family Centre.  There will be an additional reception at Ellison Community Hall, 4411 Old Vernon Road in Kelowna starting at 12:30 pm.

Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada  www.heartandstroke.ca

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Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 am

Location
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The service for CUNNINGHAM, Allison is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 am. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

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Family will receive guests following the service at Springfield Family Centre.  There will be an additional reception at Ellison Community Hall, 4411 Old Vernon Road in Kelowna starting at 12:30 pm. 

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  • Garry and Karen Perkins says:
    September 4, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    So very sorry to hear of Allison’s Passing. We hope Bruce, Connor and Sydney are doing well in this difficult time. Sending our love to the whole family…
    Karen and Garry

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  • Doug Cochrane says:
    September 4, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    Bruce, Connor and Sydney- we are so sorry for your loss! Allison was such a wonderful lady, she’ll be missed by so many people!
    Doug, Sandra, Devon, Trevor & Leah Cochrane, Barrie, Ontario

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  • Brian Bartlett says:
    September 4, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    To Bruce and family my condolences. Sorry to hear about your loss.
    Brian

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  • Lyall George says:
    September 4, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Dear Bruce
    We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
    Lyall and Judy George

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  • Falcon Engineering says:
    September 5, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Thinking of the Cunningham family during this difficult time. We wish to extend our deepest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. From your “Falcon Engineering” family.

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  • Wayne Butterfield says:
    September 5, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    My loving sister allison had an amazing outlook on life nothing fazed her when she told me she met a guy I see the sparkle in her eyes and she never looked back and had a fantastic family.I will miss her very deply goodbye allison xxxx

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  • Denise Lanski says:
    September 5, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    Grieving your loss with you all. Allison was an amazing woman, one of the best friends that I will ever have. Definitely one of a kind❤️

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  • Connie Cunningham says:
    September 7, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    We will miss Allie’s ready smile and happiness. Sending our love and thoughts at this time of heartbreak.

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  • Jackie Bradford says:
    September 7, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Dear Bruce and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Allison was such a wonderful spirit and gave so much love and pleasure to everyone around her. I treasure and remember our moments we spent together on those ‘spa’ days earlier on, Rest easy Allison you will be greatly missed.

    Kind regards

    Jackie and Trevor Bradford xxxx

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  • Cassie Jeffrey says:
    September 8, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Sending our thoughts and love to you all. We will miss her so very much. Sleep tight auntie Alison. Love cassie,Evie,caris & Jada xxxxx

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  • J’lend Bradley says:
    September 8, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    Our sincere condolences to you all. Allie was such a warm hearted fun loving person and we have many fond memories of the years when our kids were little. She held you Bruce, Conner and Sydney all dearest in her heart-you were all the world to her! She cherished the fact that we always knew we would re-connect when we retired. So sad that time flew too quickly. Sending lots of love to you all Bruce- we will be back in B.C. soon! Just bought a house in Sidney, let us know if you’re ever on the island. J’lene & Dan

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  • Petrina Faulkner says:
    September 10, 2018 at 10:51 am

    I am so sad to hear that my friend Ali has passed away, i remember the days we used to knock for each other and play with the fun we used to have . Condolences to your family Bruce, Connor and Sydney RIP 😢xxx

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  • Teresa Cunningham says:
    September 11, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    My heart goes out to you Bruce, Sydney and Connor. ❤ I just had a chance to sit and watch the whole ceremony…it was beautiful, tear jerking, enlightening and if course brought joy listening to stories of sweet Allie. I wish I could ve been there, but felt I was watching it now. ❤ What an amazing tribute to our beautiful Allie. Was so happy to have given her the biggest hug and “I love you” a few days before her passing. She was such a beautiful soul…never forgotten ❤Rest in peace sweet lady. Teresa xoxo

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