Mary Josephine Gibson Collings

19 March 19354 May 2021

Passed away peacefully at Gardens Care Home Rotorua with her family around her aged 86 years on Tuesday 4 May, 2021. 



Dearly loved wife of the late John Damien Keenan and the late Neil Leslie Collings. Much adored mother of Helena, Damien, Rebecca and Patrick. Admired mother in law to Rachael, Naomi and Sam. Cherished grandmother of Briar, Stella, Darcy and Francesca. Beloved sister and sister in law of Trish (Pat) & Bill (Dec) McBreen, Katherine Gibson (Dec), Tom & Joy Gibson, Simon (Dec) &  Faye Gibson, Anne Gibson, Cecilia (Dec) & Alister McKenzie, Helen Gibson & Kevin Thomason, Deb & Barry O’Neil, Graham & Debbie Collings. Many thanks to the staff at Gardens Care Home and District Nurses for the care and support of Mary in her final months. Funeral Mass to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Seddon Street, Rotorua on Monday 10 May at 11am. Following, a private cremation will be held in accordance with Mary’s wishes. Mary loved things bright and cheerful so please feel free to dress colourfully. Messages to Damien Keenan c/o 1 Beryl Place Pukehangi Rotorua 3015 or donations to the Cancer Society Lions Lodge Hamilton much appreciated. 

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