On August 12, 2025, passed away peacefully, on the eve of her 88th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Dick, loved and devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunty, and friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mary Clarke, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Special thanks to Mary’s good friend Sarah, to Elaine, Raeleen, and staff of Alpine View Retirement Village, and to the nursing staff and orderlies of B3 Waipapa (Christchurch Hospital), for their loving care and support. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, August 20, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Waimairi Cemetery.