Passed away peacefully, in the loving care of Allen Bryant Lifecare, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in her 97th year. Proud daughter of the late Bob and Laura Anderson (natives of the Shetland Islands), loved wife of the late Colin Howat, treasured mother of Susan, and Drew (deceased) and loved mother-in-law of Ian Hustwick, and Liz Sawkins. A long and loving life well-lived in our community, Mary will be sadly missed. Messages to Sue Hustwick, PO Box 95, Hokitika 7811, or can be left on Mary’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. Our grateful thanks go to Allen Bryant Life Care, Dr Anna and their wonderful staff, for their years of affectionate and professional care for our darling Mum. In accordance with Mary’s wishes a private cremation has been held and a gathering of friends will be held at a later date.
Mary Anderson Howat
April 23, 2025
My sincere condolences to Sue Ian and Liz. Mary was a lovely lady and you will dearly miss her. Rest in peace Mary xx
Our love and sympathies to Sue Ian and Liz in the loss of your Mum and our dearly loved sister in Guiding
Our thoughts are with you all
Westland Trefoil Guild
Our thoughts are with you Sue in the loss of your Mum, condolences to all the family .
Condolences to you and your families Sue, thinking of you with love at this sad time.
Fond memories of a lovely lady, thoughts are with you all. RIP Mary 💐
Aunty Mary was a lovely lady. Sending big hugs to you Susan, Ian,Liz, Bob and Jeanette Richards. You’ll all miss her dearly. Rest with Colin and Drew now. Xo
Sad to hear of the passing of Mary…
my Dad Barry Johnson was very fond of Mary and Colin as Colin gave Dad a job at 15…I have lots of childhood memories of them both…
Condolences to the Family.
Sue Ian & Liz ,So sorry to hear of your loss , Especially so soon after losing Drew, Your Mum will be remembered as a truly lovely lady. Our careing thoughts are with you all.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
To Sue, Ian and Liz.
Very sorry to hear of Marys passing.
She was such and lovely lady and Im sure she will be missed.
Thinking of you all
Lexy and Rodger Pfahlert
My condolences to all the family. Mary was a lovely lady with a great sense on humor and a pleasure to care for.
Lovely lady deepest condolences to Sue and family
Sorry to read this, Susan, Ian and Liz. A very special lady. alwas a smile
Our thoughts are with you Sue xox
Mary will having a great catch up with Drew 🙂
My deepest sympathy to you Sue and your family. The passing of Mary will leave a big gap in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Thinking of you Susan as we have happy memories of our Christchurch visits to Mary. May she rest peacefully.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Thinking if you all.
RIP Mary
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Mary was such a lovely lady. Thinking of you all at this time
Thinking of you Susan at this very sad time .Your mum was such lovely lady always dressed beautifully.,and looking so smart..Rest In Peace .
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear Mother Susan
I did enjoy my chats with her when visiting Allen Bryant
A special lady in this community
RIP
Thinking of you all at such a sad time. Mary was a wonderful person and a delight to work with many years ago. I will never forget her patience and kindness. Rest in peace
Sue,and the Howat family was sad to hear of Mary’s passing
Sue & family, so sorry for the loss of your Mum. A lovely lady with a ready smile. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers XO
Our condolences to Sue Ian and Liz . Peter and Jeanette Howat. Perth
So sorry to see the notice in the paper today of your dear Mums passing. Condolences Sue, Ian and Liz. Love to you all x
Mary has been a wonderful friend since I came to the Coast in 1973. We’ve shared many Guiding adventures, stories of our careers as School Dental Nurses, and so much more. Rest peacefully Mary. A life so well lived.
Thinking of you at this time. A long life lived with courage and pride.