Mary COLLOW Obituary

Dear Andrew and family, my deepest sympathy. Mary was a warm and engaging woman and will be greatly missed. I was so happy to be able to meet up again in Ethiopia a few years ago, and will remember her fondly.

Dear Andrew, Melissa and Hayden
I have today been with you in spirit as I watched here in Melbourne the live stream of Mary's funeral service. I share your sorrow at the loss of such a beautiful person. I was privileged to share a wonderful friendship with Mary for more than 65 years, from the time we first met at the start of our secondary schooling in Timaru. This friendship lasted though the years even though we lived i different countries for much of that time. We are all going to miss her presence.
My love to you all.
Janet

Dear Andrew and family
I was saddened to learn of Mary's death. I have fond memories of times spent with you in your Wellington years and of many wonderful meals enjoyed together. Jacqui and I had visited you in Auckland and Waiheke a few times.
I will hold dear my memories of a wonderful person.
With sympathy and warm wishes
Justin Kerr

Dear Andrew and Family, I have known Mary all her life and love the beautiful soul she was. Gentle, kind, intelligent, adventurous, a great nurse and teacher, fabulous family member, wonderful wife and mother, so many attributes I could add. Brian and I remember our times together in Wellington and I go back to sharing holidays in Timaru.
To Phillipa and Horst also our love and sympathy. We are grateful to have had Mary in our lives.

Dear Andrew and family,
I was saddened to hear via Dame Margaret Sparrow that Mary had succumbed to Altzheimers and died peacefully. I send my deepest sympathy to you all. We were Playcentre Mums all those years ago in Brooklyn, Wellington. Also she pointed me in the direction of Family Planning when I was returning to nursing, and again I replaced her role at Mary Potter Hospice. We enjoyed many times together, and I valued her friendship. Best regards,
Gaye Robertson.

Dear Andrew , Hayden and Melissa and partners, John and I send our sympathy to you all on the passing of Mary. We have happy memories of times spent together in Wellington and activities shared with you all and Phil and Horst. We hope these happy memories will help your grief at this sad time
Thinking of you all and sending love and hugs
Rosie and John Bowie xx

Fond memories of Mary when she worked at the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society.

Dear Andrew and family
I am very sad to hear of Mary´s passing
I think of you both each time I pass your home in Cory Road
I enjoyed the time Mary and I had together, walks, coffees, chats, laughs
You will all miss her greatly
It´s a big change in your life
Love and thoughts will you
Take care
Catriona