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Mary Catherine Mills

28 May 1933 - 30 Jul 2025

Passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025 with family by her side.

Dearly loved wife of the late Ted.

Adored Mum of Danny and Graeme, Jean and Wally, Sue and Rob, Heather and David, and the late Stu.

Treasured Nana and Great Nana to all her grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at the Dunstalls Memorial Chapel, Napier on Saturday 2 August 2025 at 10am.

Always we remember her triple to Chile to meet her Chillan family. Our condolences for her family

Jennie Pollmann Dunsmore ( 03 Aug 2025 )

I met Mary 55 years ago when she came to visit the Chilean branch of the Dunsmore family. At the time, I had just become the young bride of Patrick Dunsmore Mercer, son of Robert and Lucy. I recall Mary as a very lively, funny and sweet lady. She knew how to enjoy life.
My sincerest condolences to her children and extended family.

Terelu Bianchi ( 03 Aug 2025 )

Many years ago I was lucky enough to meet in Chile Mary, Sue and Jean! It was wonderful to discover we had family on the other side of the world, even that we haven't seeing each other again, the memories will remain always!
Rest in peace dear Mary, my thoughts are with your family xxxx

Magdalena ( 02 Aug 2025 )

Rest in peace Aunty will miss your letters telling me what you have done over the year. lots of love your niece xx.

Mary Price ( 02 Aug 2025 )

Dear cuzzies,
Heartfelt hugs to you all, aunty Mary will be certainly missed but all the beautiful memories will be treasured forever. Like Linda mentioned her annual Xmas card & letter will be sorely missed. Always enjoyed their visits to Aussie land & updates on family history. Sending all our love ???? our beautiful aunty will be deeply missed ????????????
Loved Narelle & Steve Browne xx

Narelle ( 01 Aug 2025 )

Dear cuzzies,
Heartfelt hugs to you all, aunty Mary will be certainly missed but all the beautiful memories will be treasured forever. Like Linda mentioned her annual Xmas card & letter will be sorely missed. Always enjoyed their visits to Aussie land & updates on family history. Sending all our love ???? our beautiful aunty will be deeply missed ????????????
Loved Narelle & Steve Browne xx

Narelle ( 01 Aug 2025 )

In Loving Tribute to Mary

Mary was a woman of quiet strength, steady presence, and a heart that made room for others. I’ll always hold dear the moments we shared in the kitchen, her generous spirit revealed through the gift of baking, and the way she let me into her Bon appétit secrets. It was more than cooking; it was her way of sharing love.

To Dan, Jean, Sue, and Heather, I send my heartfelt love to each of you. You’ve stood by one another with deep care, just as Mary would have wanted.

My children stand beside you today, there in person with open hearts, as we honour Mary and gently return her physical body to rest with Ted and Stu. I hope you feel the love that surrounds you, from those near and those holding you quietly from afar.

With love and respect
Tina Mills

Tina Mills ( 01 Aug 2025 )

We have so many family memories which will never be forgotten, and also your famous gingerbread which was always a hit and still is.
The Adrian family all send there love ????

Sharon Adrian ( 01 Aug 2025 )

Mary was a truly kind woman, I was very lucky to know her. My heart is with her family and friends.

kirsty young ( 01 Aug 2025 )

Thinking of you
at this sad time aunty Mary, God Bless all until we all meet again
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Vickie ( 31 Jul 2025 )

RIP Mary a lovely lady who was like another mum. You only need to look at all your lovely children and grandchildren to see what a great role model you have been through your life. Thank you for being you, at peace now xx

Leanne Wilson ( 31 Jul 2025 )

Aunty Mary
You were such an amazing, strong & caring lady.
Thankyou for coming to Australia all those times. The family would all get so excited knowing you & uncle were visiting us.
I was so in awe of the way you delivered facts about anything out of your head & I have never met a more efficient & organised woman in my life...although I expect you probably had to be when you married Uncle Teddy ????.
I will miss your annual Christmas letter, filling us in on all our beautiful cuzzies and all the social things you were involved in.
Rest in Peace aunty, you will be remembered and missed but reunited with loved ones who went before you.????
Love Linda & David Boardman & all our Families xxx

Linda Boardman ( 31 Jul 2025 )