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Mary STAPLEY

2026 · Wellington

Died 4 July 2026Posted 7 July 2026

On Saturday, 4 July 2026, aged 88 years. Treasured Mum of Andrew (deceased), Susan, and Dibbie. Dearly loved Granny of George, Basil, Hector, Liam, and Luke. Special Great-Granny to Atticus, Rupert, and Millie. Former wife of Toby. Messages for Mary's family may be left via cottonfunerals.co.nz/funerals.

A service to celebrate Mary's life will be held in the Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, tomorrow (Wednesday) 8 July 2026, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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