Passed away peacefully at home in Paroa, on January 14, 2026, aged 77.
Beloved wife and best friend of Jim, deeply loved and devoted mum and mother-in-law of Lyndall,
Gaylene & Colin, and Caro & Louise, precious Nana Mary of Mia, and Nikau, loved daughter of the late Don & Lorna,
loved sister and sister-in-law of Maurice (deceased) & Linda, Lois Arnold & Julian Clothier, Rosalin & Kevin Murcott,
Diane & Don Bradley, and the late Donnie, loved sister-in-law of Eric (deceased) & Diane,
Marilyn (deceased) & Neville Keene, and Fay (deceased) & Ralph Glasson, a loved friend of Mary Biddington, and the late Peter Arnold,
a loved aunty, cousin and a friend of many.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the West Coast Cancer Society would be
appreciated and can be made online at www.cancer.org.nz or at the service.
Messages to 389 Main South Road, Paroa 7805.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui Street,
on Monday the 19th Janaury 2026 at 11am followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
~ In God’s care ~
My condolences to all Mary’s family. Mary was a wonderful, friendly and caring person. RIP
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing, a lovely lady who will be missed.
Sorry to hear about the passing of Mary , condolences to all of her Family and friends .Love from Margaret and Andrew .
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing
Deepest condolences
Phil & Michele Wilkins and family
To Jim and family, Our deepest sympathy on the sad loss of your loved Mary. John & Margaret
To Marys family,thinking of you all at this very sad time. We ll remember Mary with great fondness……..Lyn and Erl Robinson Kumara Junction
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your loved Mary. My condolences to Jim and family. Linda Crisp
Our love and deepest sympathies to you all……Mary a beautiful soul…..will be so sadly missed ….we share your sorrow….at peace now….Jill and Don Johnson Rangiora, formerly Marsden and Rutherglen…..
Dear Jim and Family,
It is with much sadness that I offer you my deepest sympathy on your loss of lovely Mary. I pray that you will each experience deep peace and consolation from God who is Love, beneath your sorrow.
Love, Clare
To Jim and all Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Love Dorothy
Dear Jim and family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Mary was a wonderful friend for 50 plus years, such a lovely lady.
Treasure all the memories you have of your wonderful wife and Mum.
Thinking of you at this very sad time.
I am sorry I can’t come over to Mary’s funeral, will be in touch Jim in a couple of weeks.
Love and hugs,
Carolyn Luck
❤️🌹❤️
Lovely memories working in the tote with Mary a long time ago.Our thoughts are with you all.
To Mary’s Family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. I have known Mary since primary school days at Camerons, & reconnected through FaceBook. A lovely person with such a beautiful smile.
Marcia Webber (nee Russ)
Sincerest sympathy to you all . Such a lovely lady who will be very sadly missed..
To Jim and all the family.. We are so sorry for your loss of your Wife, Mum and Grandma at this time .. thinking of you .. The Watson – Bisphan – Hadley family ..
Jim,Lyndall,Gaylene & Caro.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Mary was a dear cherished, wonderful friend who we will all sadly miss. RIP
Deepest sympathy.
Lynda Glen
Jim,Lyndall,Gaylene & Caro.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Mary was a dear cherished, wonderful friend who we will all sadly miss. RIP
Deepest sympathy.
Lynda Glen
To Jim and family.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. Memories of a kind caring beautiful Mary will remain with you.
Deepest sympathy
Kind regards Carol and Harry Waghorn
Jim,Lyndall,Gaye and Caro
Thinking of you all, I have very fond memories of Mary, she was a great friend to mum. We will miss her dearly.
Deepest sympathy.
Dayna ,Jono Morris and family.
To Jim and family.
My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Mary was a very friendly and kind person who will be missed by many people.
Deepest sympathy to you all
Pauline Naylor