In loving memory of Mary Josephine Anderson who passed away peacefully on 16th April 2020.
She leaves behind two sons and a daughter; Paul, Janet and Rob, six grandchildren; Amy, Tom, Joe, Jodie, George and Lucy and five great-grandchildren; Honey, Stanley, Albert, Jai and Zahra.
Mary was born to Eleanor and Edward Kelly on 1st November 1938. She grew up with 5 sisters; Maureen, Kathleen, Sheila, Teresa and Joan and 2 brothers; Cornelius and Peter.
She married her beloved George Anderson on 15th October 1960 and together they raised their three children.
Mary was known for her kindness, warmth and love for her family and friends. She enjoyed playing bingo, boules, doing crosswords and together with George they enjoyed their travels with lots of holidays.
Mary was dearly loved as a Mum, Nan, Great- Nan, Sister, Aunt and friend; she will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.
Mary's funeral will take place on 4th May 2020 at 4pm; we ask you to join us in thought and light a virtual candle at this time to remember and celebrate Mary's life. If you have any special memories, messages or photos you would like to share with us all at this time, please do so below.
Floral tributes are not permitted currently but a full memorial service and wake will be arranged at a later date to ensure we can celebrate Mary's life together.
Thank you everyone on behalf of the family for your beautiful, kind messages. We on our way now to the crematorium and hope to see you all when we are able to celebrate our Mums life at a date to be determined yet. Love Paul, Janet & Rob XXX
Mary, you will be dearly missed
You leave us all with such great memories,
I remember spending many weekends at Thamesmead and also our fantastic family holidays together .
Love to all your family at this sad time xx
It was a pleasure to have known you Mary, you we’re beautiful inside & out. Sleep tight lovely lady. Thinking of all the family at this sad time. Love from Lesley,Paul & all family xxx
It was a pleasure and a privilege to have known you Mary for most of my life, through family and then working with you also. Enjoying family dinners and gatherings. I will always remember your kindness and your beautiful smiles.
You will always be kindly remembered and thought of often.
Love
Lynne, Michael, Luca and Luisa
XXX
It was lovely having you in our lives, we spent many happy times together going for dinners with you and George and I will always remember how kind and thoughtful you were.
Forever in our hearts.
Love Julie, Andrew, Nicola and Matt
Xxx
With sincere & heartfelt sympathy at your sad loss.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Rest in peace aunt Mary
Love Lynda, Stan, Tracey, Simon & families xx
Thank for being a great friend with fond memories of the wonderful times I spent with you and George xx
Memories from c 2013
To my lovely aunt Mary and the wonderful memories I have may you rest in peace with uncle George. You have left behind a wonderful family who will live on through you xx
Nan, I will forever cherish all the memories that we have, all the times you came to visit Australia with grandad too. You were always so caring and so blessed to have had you in my life. I love you and will miss you every day. I am glad you are reunited with grandad now and I know that together you’ll always be looking down on us. Forever in our hearts, I love you nan x Lots of love, lucy xoxoxo
Mary, I have such wonderful memories of the times we spent together, two families, sharing christmases, holidays and many weekends filled with such fun and laughter and great times. You & George were the most loving and kind auntie & uncle to all of us and we will never forget you. Sending our love to Paul, Janet, and Rob and family’s at this saddest of times. Xxx
Joan, Peter, Mary and Gyp the dog
Mary, wonderful memories of you and the great times we all spent together. Calm, caring, with the kindest heart always putting your family first. You are 'Simply the Best' mother-in-law I could of ever wished for. Always remembering your beautiful smile. Love you forever Angie xxx
Dearest Mary,
It was an absolute pleasure to have known both you and George. You were such a beautiful, kind, warm and loving lady. I will forever have the fondest childhood memories of you and George. I know that you will both be sorely missed, but happy to know that you are both together again, in peace.
My sincere condolences go out to Paul, Rob, Janet my sister and brothers, Amy, Tom and Joe and the rest of your family and friends who loved you so dearly.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
R.I.P Mary. Fly high.
Love Carol xoxo
Rest in peace Mary. Our sincere condolences to Janet, Rob,Paul, Amy, Tom, Joe and all the family. With all our love at this sad time. Doug and Jane xx
Dear Mary, a pleasure to have met you. Our heartfelt condolences to all who loved you so much, especially your children and grandchildren. Much love to you all. Gill and Steve x
Memories from c 2013
Joan, Peter, Mary and Gyp the dog
Mary, Joan & Bill xxx
Nan's 80th with her great grandson stanley x
Mary & George on their 50th wedding anniversary - we all had so much fun and laughter xx
Mary & George on their 50th wedding anniversary. Such a happy time xx
Nan looking beautiful on our wedding day 14/09/14 xx
I have so many wonderful memories of our beautiful, kind and loving Mum xxx
What a beautiful bride xx
Mary when she was still a 'Kelly'! xx
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