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BORN
1940
DIED
2023
Mary MACKAY Obituary
(née Rush): QSM
Of Levin. Born 23 January 1940 to Denis and Mavis Rush (Eltham) and died peacefully on 14 January 2023 in Palmerston North Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family. Brave, funny and feisty until the last. Dearly loved wife of Lindsay. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Belinda, Helen and Simon, and Andrew. Adored and adoring Gran of Noah, Liam, Oscar, Theo, Lucy, Alex and Casey. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Sally and the late Shayle (Auckland), Charles and Mary (New Plymouth) and Val. Loved and appreciated by her wider family and friends. Passionate gardener and renowned floral art designer. Former President of Floral Art Society of NZ and Vice-President of World Association of Floral Artists. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at Levin Uniting Church at 2.00pm on Wednesday 18 January. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the staff at Palmerston North Hospital for their wonderful care and support. Messages to Mackay Family, c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary MACKAY
9 Entries
Grant Baker
March 22, 2024
I know Lindsay who represented me and my brother the late Robert Baker as our Lawyer, and want to extend my heart felt condolences to Lindsay and his family.
Bridget Stroud
January 19, 2023
My condolences to Lindsay and family. Mary was a very kind and generous person, and I loved her spirit and gregarious nature. I have such fond memories of her visit with us in Amsterdam and our trip to Floriart. So special. In sympathy, Bridget
Adrienne leech
January 18, 2023
May the Lord hold you all in the palm of His hands .
Deepest sympathy from
Judith Pram (née Mackay)
David Mackay
Adrienne Glenda Leech (née Mackay)
Cousins to Lindsay and Valerie
Jonathan Rush
January 17, 2023
We send our thoughts and Prayers to Lindsey and Family
As you celebrate the Life of your beloved Wife Mom and Grandma My cousin Mary
Many memories from our childhoods in Eltham Taranaki
So be comforted that Mary is Heaven with I believing is the most beautiful flower Garden she has ever seen
Our Love Peace and Blessings
Jonathan and Mary Rush
Canada
Jonathan Rush
January 17, 2023
Our thoughts and Prayers to Lindsey at this time
As you celebrate the life of our cousin Mary. With a life long Love of Gardening especially flowers from as was her Mum and her service to the community in New Zealand and representing New Zealand
Both her Mom and Dad did also served in our home town of Eltham Taranaki
One of My memories of Mary was her and Lindsey’s wedding Reception in the Eltham Town Hall with many beautiful Vases of flowers so lovely
So we believe she is rejoicing with her family in Heaven and many gardens of flowers
Also a Memory of the two Rush families Circus in our front yard with clowns Angels and animals (our pets) all for a Penny
So blessings Love and Peace that our God Freely Gives
Cousin Jonathan and Mary Rush
Langley BC Canada
Lena Berger, Sören Berger
January 17, 2023
To Charles, Mary and Sally, Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear sister and sister in law. Thinking of you.
Alistair and Dorothy Linn
January 16, 2023
To Charles, Mary and Sally.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your sister and sister in law. Take care .
Alistair & Dorothy Linn
Richard Cathie
January 16, 2023
Frankie and I send our condolences to Lindsay and the family.
Cheryl Harrison
January 16, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary will long be remembered by her friends and colleagues of the FASNZ Wellington Area of Floral Art
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