On October 8, 2025 at Warrnambool.

Much loved wife of Ernie (dec.).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Allison, Helen, Lucy and Michael.

Adored 'Gala' of Beth, Rex, Kate, Bill, Luke and Tom.

Aged 82 years

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Family and friends of MARY are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on TUESDAY (October 14) commencing at 11.00am.

The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Tower Hill Cemetery.

Click this link to view the livestream of Mary's Service.

Tributes

1. Lovely to have worked with you Mary.
   Always fun and laughter and a lot of caring.

   Michele and Monique Ferrier

   Michele Ferrier

   November 15, 2025 1:24 pm

2. Deepest sympathy to Alison, Helen & Lucy. Losing both parents in 3 months is tough.
   Mary and I shared some great times leaving lasting memories. I wish I could join you today to share some of them and to see again her now adult grandchildren of whom she was always so proud.

   Bernadette Brebner

   October 14, 2025 9:54 am

3. Wonderful recollections of working with Mary, and our interactions over the years. The pleasure was all mine! Such a treasure. Thanks for the memories, Mary, and for the knowledge and humour you shared.
   Fond regards…

   Denise Habel

   October 13, 2025 7:15 pm

4. Remembering with much fondness Mary as a member of the patchwork group. Always vibrant and fun. A very kind person who was very generous with her time.
   Deepest sympathy to Alison, Helen and Lucy and their families

   Mary McLeod

   October 13, 2025 10:57 am

5. Our sincere condolence and love to Alison, Helen, Lucy and families.

   I shared cherished times with Mary at Warrnambool Base during training, riding in her beloved Magoo, parties in the old nurses home and sharing a one bedroom flat in Malvern when we both worked at Cabrini (being galled at having to clock on & off shifts & truly embarrassed at arriving at our first shift wearing veils when all the other trendy city nurses wore dainty caps).

   I was honoured to have Mary as my Maid of Honour although she was not much taller than the flower girl!

   Over the ensuing years distance kept us apart but we caught up at various nursing reunions & kept abreast of Mary and Ernie’s distance running. Mary was inspirational in me participating in the Susan 10 K classic after watching her crossing the finish line one year.

   Mary and Ernie were absolutely devoted to their girls and grandchildren all of whom will be extremely sad right now with the passing of Mary and with Ernie not so long ago.

   Together again they will RIP.

   I am sorry that we cannot be with you in person but will livestream and be there in spirit for this very sad occasion.

   Much love, Jan & Michael

   Jan Gardner

   October 13, 2025 10:37 am

6. Fond memories of Mary. Sympathies to family Xox

   JulieAnn McMahon

   October 11, 2025 2:48 pm

7. Lots of great memories from our patchwork days. Mary was always happy and fun to be with and these memories I will hold dearly. God Bless Mary

   Diane Mugavin

   October 11, 2025 8:27 am

8. A wonderful nursing colleague

   Helen Dunn

   October 10, 2025 10:28 pm

9. A fondly remembered cheeky, feisty work colleague. Never a dull moment working with you Mary.
   Sincere sympathy to the family.
   Reunited with your beloved Ernie.

   Jenny Fox

   October 10, 2025 12:27 pm

10. Much loved cheeky colleague who helped show me the importance of a good work ethic while also being able to have a laugh. Sending hugs to Helen and family, reunited with her beloved Ernie.
    Rest In Peace Miss Mary. Love Stumpy xx

    Christine Pritchard

    October 09, 2025 3:43 pm

11. Oh Mary you were so lovely and caring to work with on the busy Surgical ward. Always a good shift when working with you.
    You were so bubbly and always made me laugh. The patients in your care were so well cared for, you were a beautiful Nurse.
    I will miss you rest peacefully

    Kim Brooks

    October 09, 2025 1:43 pm