28 July 1942 (Dunedin) - 17 October 2023 Peacefully at Riverleigh Rest Home with family. Mary dedicated her life to her family and friends, a fighter to the end. Cherished daughter of Nell and Gordon Sinclair (deceased). Much loved sister of Owen Sinclair. Loved mother of Michael, Kath, Yvonne, Paul & Eileen and mother-in-law of Ruth, Mark, Charlotte & Josh. Fondly remembered Nan of Kieran, Patrick, Sean, Max, Finn & Zara. Loved always by Eddie. Sister-in-law of Eileen & Joe, Phil & Marie, Liam & Nancy, Peter & Philomena and nieces & nephews. Special thanks to the caring Riverleigh Rest Home team, Dr Hans Snoek and all those who have supported Mary over the years. The respect, banter and laughs you shared were a contributing factor to why she kept fighting for as long as she did - thank you. At peace now. Messages can be posted c/- PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5040 or be left in Mary's tribute book at
www.tributes.co.nz where you can also view the mass via livestream. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wellington Free Ambulance
https://www.wfa.org.nz/donate/ Mary's Requiem Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Britannia Street, Petone, on Friday 20 October at 10.30am.

Published by The Post on Oct. 19, 2023.