Mary Way Corkill

CORKILL, Mary Way:

On 13th November 2024 at Cashmere Home, aged 99.  Dearly loved wife of Tom, who died in 2010.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Marilyn, Gill and Richard, Sue and Ron, Ruth and Charlie, and the late Alison. Loved Nana and Granny of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff of Cashmere Home who have provided wonderful care for Mary. A funeral service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at the Ngaio Union Church, 3 Kenya Street, Ngaio, Wellington, at 11.30am on Wednesday 20 November 2024. Messages may be sent to the Corkill Family c/o Lychgate Funeral Home, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington. To view Mary’s service, click on livestream link or you can leave a tribute for the family below.

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TRIBUTES

Rachael Pynenburg
Nana, I’m so sorry I can’t be there with everyone today. I’m sitting in England wearing Corkill blue and thinking of you. You were the most incredible matriarch and a very special and loving nana. You inspired and supported a life-time love of hobbies, being creative and loving Wanaka. I have so many fond memories of painting, reading on the beach together at Granny’s beach, playing croquet in the garden, pressing flowers, listening to classical music, knitting , getting rock biscuits from the special jar, drinking tea out of real cups and saucers, and eating barley soup (still a favourite!). We shared a joy in outings for french pastries and beach picnics with our books. You will be missed but every time I visit Shelley Bay, Little Akaloa or Wanaka I know I’ll think of you. Lots of love, Rachael.

Peter Anthony Reid Lawrence

Thinking of all, past and present, to whom Mary was loved and cherished, and those who will join together this Wednesday, the 20th day of November 2024, to celebrate Mary’s long, energetic and devoted life.

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