Mary Julia Quin

24 April 192513 June 2023

QUIN, Mary Julia (nee McCormack)

Peacefully at Jean Sandel on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 aged 98. Devoted wife of the late Pat. Loving Mum of Mike & Ann, Denise & Graham, Brian & Audrey, Gerardine (deceased) and Craig, Maree & Greg, and Kathy & Bryan. Much loved Nana of her 13 grandchildren. Awesome Little Nana of her 21 great grandchildren. Special aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Messages to the Quin Family may be left on Mary’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/mary.

Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 49 Whitcombe Road, Opunake on Friday 16 June 2023 at 11:30am.

For those unable to attend, Mary’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

“99 years of a beautiful life lived”

Eagars Funerals

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Funeral service held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Tributes

To Mary’s family, We would like to convey our condolences and sympathy to you and your family in your recent loss of Mary. Mary was a lovely gracious member of our friendship club. We enjoyed being with her and know she enjoyed her time with the club. Thinking of you all in your sadness. Fitzroy Ladies Friendship

Joy Hosking

Dear Maree & all the family, We were all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your wonderful Mum, Mary. She was a beautiful person in every way, with that gorgeous smile that endeared her to everyone. She was so proud of you all, and treasure all the wonderful, special memories you have of her. Our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to you all, and may you rest in perfect peace dear Mary. Mary & family

Mary Blair

To Denise, siblings and families.. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.. What fond memories I have of your lovely Mum.. So fortunate to spend some time with her a few weeks ago.. We watched the online service, such a blessing. My Mum, Pauline would love to have been present for her send off, but was unable to attend.. She sends her love to you all. Sending hugs to you all..

Peter and Diane Newton

My thoughts are with the family at this time. Mary was someone I always enjoyed chatting to.

Jeneane Feaver

To the Quin Family Thinking of you as you farewell your beautiful Mum. A sad time but what a fabulous age and life she lived. God bless

Jan Hyde

A beautiful lady, always thoughtful and caring. Deepest sympathy to you all and I am watching the celebration of her life online.She would be proud of you all. Love to you all and Kathy I will catch up with you shortly xx

Trish Stevenson

Lots of love and thoughts to you all today at this sad time. Aunty Mary was a treasure and always so interested in the family. We will all miss her smile, warmth and interest in others Colleen and Rick

Colleen Cockroft

Deepest sympathy to Mary's family from the Mcleod, Wilson + la Hogue girls. Granddaughters of Gertie Wilson (Cudby).

Rae la Hogue

To all the Quin Family Mary was an elegant beautiful lady who would always had a smile on her face. RIP Mary - May the angels come to meet you and take you home for your well earned rest.

Colleen

To Kathy, Brian and the rest of the Quin family, Deepest Sympathy thinking of you all Warmest Regards Emmett & Margaret Fleming RIP

margaret fleming

God speed beautiful lady, what a wonderful life you’ve lived, so many special occasions and memories you’ve created for your family to remember and cherish. A legacy of beautiful children to carry on your name and heritage.RIP. join Pat in love

Conroy family

That beautiful smile now lighting up all of heaven. Love and prayers for you all and of course Pat has to behave!

G Whiteford

To the Quin families, your mother was a very caring and thoughtful lady. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Raima, Bernie, Roslyn, Ann-Maree & Peter Karam

Dear Denise,Graham and family, Sincere sympathy to you all at this difficult time, Treasure the memories of your beautiful mother. she will be greatly missed by you all. Thinking of you and all the Quin Family. Steve and Gill Corlett

Gillian Margaret Corlett

Dear Kathy and all the Quin family So sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful Mum. Mrs Quin was always such a gracious lady and I have fond memories of all the time I spent in your home growing up. My deepest condolences Ann-Maree Karam

Ann-Maree Karam

Dear Maree & All the Family - Deepest sympathy to you all. How lucky you are to have had your Mum in your lives for so long. From our chats over the years I remember Mary as a kind, gentle woman, generous with her time, and so proud of her family. And her hair was always done beautifully. May she rest in peace with her beloved Pat. Lots of love Barb Gault

Barbara Gault

Denise and family Sorry to read of your lovely Mum's passing. A wonderful long life. May she rest peacefully. Love and blessings Aileen

Aileen Leo

Such wonderful memories of a very special Aunty Mary. Many hours spent playing and staying at Domett St that will always be cherished. Back now with Uncle Pat ready to send him out the door with beret in place and smile on his face. Love and condolences to the family you leave behind. ❤️

Anne Costello nee Brennan
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