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Mary FITZGERALD

2026 · Canterbury

Died 23 August 2026Posted 26 August 2026

Peacefully at Timaru Hospital on Sunday, August 23, 2026; aged 92 years. Much loved wife of the late Eddie. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Janece and Ross Smith, Christine (dec), and Michael. Precious nana of Mark and Poi, Aaron and Kimberley, Matthew and Amania, Tes and John, Hamish and Larney, Georgia, and Shantal. Adored Nana Mary to all her great-grandchildren, and Mary to Sheriee Brigetta. Special thanks to the Access Care caregivers.

A service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Thursday, August 27, at 10am. A livestream of the service is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call 03 6862148.

In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be much appreciated and can be left at the service.

Messages to: the Fitzgerald family, c/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

Arranged by Aoraki Funeral Services (Timaru)

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