Passed away peacefully at Granger House,with loving family by her side on March 6, 2026, aged 90. Dearly loved wife of the late Digger, loved mum and mother-in-law of James & Jennifer, Rosemary & Noel Hende, and David & Barbara, cherished Nana of Jason & Sarah, Melissa & Scott, Rory & Dawn, and Tegan; Nathan & Barbara, Michael & Shelley, and Shannon & Katrin; Jacinda & Sonny, Stayc & Adam, and Ben & Alana, loved ‘Nana Mary’ of 21 great grandchildren,
beloved member of the Sherlock and Howden families, a loved aunty, cousin, friend and a special treasured friend of the late Sylvia Hibbs. Mary was a life member of the CWI having just received her 60 Year Service Badge. Messages to the the Howden Family, 25 Moorhouse Street, Ross 7812. The family would like to acknowledge the dedicated staff at Granger House for their loving care and support. A Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Tainui Street, Greymouth on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in the Karoro Lawn Cemetery.
~ Recquiescat in Pace ~
Mary Agnes Howden
March 6, 2026
So sorry to read of your Mums passing Rose. Thinking of you
To Rosie, Noel & family, deepest condolences to loss of your mum & nana,great grandmother.Thinking of you all,
Condolences on passing of your Mum.
Rosie, Jimmy & David
So sad to hear of your loss. Have many fond memories of Mary and Digger, and value the friendship between our families over the years. RIP Mary
So sorry to hear this. RIPMaryxx
Rosie, Noel and family. So sorry to hear about your mum. Thinking of you all.
Condolences to you Rosie, Noel and family on the passing of your Mum
Sending lots of love to all the family on the passing of Mary. What a delightful lady she was.
Sending my thoughts to the family. Such a lovely lady.