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Mary Therese
Born Devonport, Auckland 4 April 1937
Died Auckland 26 March 2023.
Mother of Paul and grandmother of Amelia and Cavan, Australia and sister of Peter and Dorothy (Sr. Bernard du St. Rosaire, LSOP.)
‘A voice to be remembered’
A service has been held for Mary at St. Francis and All Souls church, Devonport followed by cremation.
The service may be viewed online at https://rowleyfunerals.co.nz/funerals/?funeral=SAxNl
All communication to the family c/- Rowleys, Funeral Directors. Anne St. Devonport.
Merry Mary, Mary Merry Never dull, Always cherry Singing of love and lament Dissipating woes and ailment God shared his sweetness YOU took away the bitterness Waves of joy, wings of beauty Fly high now you’ve done your duty Amen
So hard not to be with you all for the service and lovely tributes. A huge thank you to Margaret and Mike for caring for and visiting Mary so frequently in her later years. Paul and I are so grateful for your help and love you have shown. Even the small things you have done have meant so much, whether it was helping Mary work the tv remote control or fix her computer or bringing her a gorgeous plate of prawns. And to Kath.... thank you for helping Mary Keep Up Appearances with her vibrant coiffures....and your loving friendship and many trips to appointments. Thank you for stepping up when we couldn't. Farewell Mary - you were a classy act!

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