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Mary STANLEY

2026 · Wellington

Died 5 July 2026Posted 12 July 2026

On 5 July 2026, at Rita Angus Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald Arthur Stanley and daughter of the late William & Catherine Bowell. Loved mother of Don & Sharon, Colin, and Debbie. Loved grandmother of Ash, Luke, Rebecca & Nate, Melissa & Jake, Sam & Daseul, and James. Great-grandmother of Lily, Ella, and Jett. Sister and sister-in-law of Arthur & Robyn, William (dec) & Nancy, Russell (dec), Kevin & Maureen, Roger (dec) & Ann (dec), Dawn & Norm (dec), Lorraine & Tony.

Loved by her wider family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to the staff of Rita Angus Retirement Village for their care and support of Mary. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at www.stjohn.org.nz/Support-us/donate/. Cards can be posted c/- 56 Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6022. A private family service has been held.

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