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Mary Kathleen BETHUNE

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New Plymouth, Taranaki

Mary BETHUNE Obituary

Passed peacefully at Jean Sandel Rest Home on Monday 10th November 2025, aged 84 years. Dearly loved mother of St John (dec) and Helena. Loved sister of Lonah, Florence, Patsy, Kathleen, Jim, and all their families. All messages may be sent to 'The Bethune Family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices Special thanks to the staff at Jean Sandel for their love and care, and to her daughter Helena for her dedication to her mother's wellbeing. A Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 24 Clinton Street, Fitzroy, on Friday 14th November 2025, at 10.30am, followed by interment at Awanui Cemetery at 1.00pm.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Katrina Williams-Rukuwai

Yesterday

Arohanui ki a koutou te whanau Bethune. You were a lovely mum and a caring woman who gave a lot of your time to help others.
I will always remember you as very dedicated to your faith and the Catholic Church. Rest in the loving arms of God Mrs Bethune.
Reunited with StJohn at last

Rachel Ammundsen

Yesterday

My deepest condolences to you on hearing of Mary´s arrival in heaven. Mary was an absolute treasure. I knew her through her work as a DRS and then later had the privilege of reconnecting at Jean Sandal. She had such a beautiful faith. Her smile would light up the room. There´ll be a great party up in heaven for her I´m sure.

Annette Haley-Beavis

November 15, 2025

Thinking of you Helena as this time. May memories of your mum be treasured forever.May she Rest in Love

Brian and Carol

November 14, 2025

God Bless,Mary a lovely lady now at Peace.

Fiona

November 14, 2025

Rest in Peace Mrs B.
I bet the reunion with Sinjin was beautiful.

Fiona & Dwayne

Deborah Vanner

November 14, 2025

Such a beautiful lady l will miss bringing you milkshakes and having our chats but at peace now lotsvof l9ve Debbie Vanner

Mark Harrison

November 13, 2025

Condolences to Helena and family. I have blessed memories of her when I was as a kid. Beautiful, kind lady with much spirit. God Bless you all at this tough time. RIP and thank you for the memories and peace again to my friend Sinjin

Kate Knuckey

November 13, 2025

Mary was a dedicated chaplain at Mission Care Home for years. Her faith and compassion for Residents, visitors and staff will always be remembered
Rest In Peace Mary

Tenia

November 13, 2025

I met Mary through Mission Rest Home and will always remember her kindness and caring for the residents. RIP Mary (and Sinjin).

Katherine

November 13, 2025

Thank you Mrs Bethune for some of the best teaching I had at SHCG, NP. RIP.

Tenia Kapera

November 13, 2025

To Mary's family, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I met Mary through Mission Rest Home and will always remember her kindness and caring for the residents. RIP Mary

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