MACKAY, Mary Edith Ann(née Rush)

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Of Levin. Born 23 January 1940 to Denis and Mavis Rush (Eltham) and died peacefully on 14 January 2023 in Palmerston North Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family. Brave, funny and feisty until the last. Dearly loved wife of Lindsay. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Belinda, Helen and Simon, and Andrew. Adored and adoring Gran of Noah, Liam, Oscar, Theo, Lucy, Alex and Casey. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Sally and the late Shayle (Auckland), Charles and Mary (New Plymouth) and Val. Loved and appreciated by her wider family and friends. Passionate gardener and renowned floral art designer. Former President of Floral Art Society of NZ and Vice-President of World Association of Floral Artists. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Levin Uniting Church at 2.00pm on Wednesday 18 January. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the staff at Palmerston North Hospital for their wonderful care and support. Messages to Mackay Family, c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.