MASON, Mary Catherine (nee Owen). Peacefully on 11 November 2015, aged 84 years. Of Waipu and formerly of Pahi, Wanganui, Waiouru, Melbourne (Australia), Lower Hutt, Glenfield, Fareham (UK), Narrow Neck, Remuera, Avondale, Westfield, Helensville, Cross Creek, Sandringham and born in Huntly. In her 85th year; eldest daughter of Chris and Jean Owen. Sister of the late Jim, and the late Bruce, and of Vale, David, and Christine. Dear wife of the late Michael and beloved mother and mother in law of Richard and Helene, Bevan and Stella, and Cate and Richard. Adored Grandma of Yacoub and Safia; Joah; Wallace, Harry and Edward. "A good life, well lived." A celebration of Mary's life will be held in the Saorsa Village Hall, St Mary's Rd, Waipu on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 1pm; followed by a private cremation. Garden flowers only please. Donations would be greatly appreciated to Domain Lodge, Cancer Society NZ, PO Box 1724 Auckland 1140. All communications to 'The Mason Family' c/- PO Box 5116, Whangarei 0140.

Published by The New Zealand Herald from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16, 2015.