Passed away peacefully on Friday 14th August 2026 in Auckland, surrounded by family, aged 104 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mate. Much loved mother of Dennis and the late Nick and David. Beloved mother-in-law of Carol and Nellie. Treasured Nana of Michael, Simon, Jane, Andrew and Roslyn. Cherished Great-Nana of Ben, Zoe, Matthew, Jade, Sean, Charlotte, Jesse, Hayley, Ella, Rhys, Courtney and Marine. Special thanks to the staff at Kumeu Village Rest Home for their kind care of Mary. Always in our hearts with love. Pocivala u miru.
The funeral service for Mary will be held on Friday 21st of August at 11.00am at St Patrick's Church, 380 Main Road, Huapai. Followed by interment at Waikumete Cemetery at 2.00pm.