Mary Gardner (5 Mar 1938 - 11 Jan 2021)

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Location
Southampton Crematorium East Chapel Bassett Green Rd Southampton SO16 3QB
Date
15th Feb 2021
Time
10am
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In loving memory of Mary Gardner who sadly passed away on 11th January 2021
I think everyone has their own memories of my mum. She was kind, funny, strong, courageous, stoic and loving. She could also stop you dead with a raise of an eyebrow!
Mum loved her family. John of whom she was married to for 58 years and was the love of her life. Johnny, Andy and Shaun, her boys. And then there was me, Claire. Her only daughter. She was a great support to all of us over our lives. Travelling to Australia in Shaun's time of need, visiting Ness and the kids, Richie, Jason and Summer every week when Andrew died. She was always there. When Chris had his accident she came up the hospital every day for 7 months so I could have a break. I know life was never easy for mum but she remained unfailing in her care for those she loved.
When Dad died, mum didn't give up, instead created a new life, moving home and making new friends. Mum was like by all who knew her. She was constant in her temperament, you knew where you stood with her..
In her last few years she relied more on me for support but this drew us closer. We had many laughs along the way. Wheelies on her scooter, taking out a security guard at Waitrose and redesigning Sainsburys cafe is forever ingrained in my memory.

Lily Barnes donated £10 in memory of Mary

Rest in peace Mary xx

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Carol Clark donated £20 in memory of Mary
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Jason gardner donated £20 in memory of Mary

What can I say that we all don't already know nan was 1 in a million always there for us since birth amazing lady 💖 always bothered with my kids me rich summer looked after my mum like her own child will be so sadly missed by all up there with dad grandad rich Johnny love you all love from Jason willow and lillie lexie and Connor ❤❤❤

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Kelly Avery donated £20 in memory of Mary
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Claire McBeth donated £20 in memory of Mary

Donated on behalf of Joan and Jim McBeth. Always remembered with fond memories. At rest with John. Xx

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Shaun Gardner wrote

Thanks to all of Mums friends and family for their kind words. Makes the sadness ease slightly knowing how much she was loved and cared about. Special mention to my little Sis who has been a rock throughout this difficult period of our lives 😘. Miss you Mum and pray that you will be watching over us always, Love Shaun XxX

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  • She will always be with us Shaun. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day 💕

    Posted by Claire on 6/02/2021 Report abuse
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50th wedding anniversary in Australia

50th wedding anniversary in Australia

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Jessica Craig wrote

How beautiful. She has left her legacy within you, her wonderful, caring, strong daughter xx

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  • Thank you Jess xxx

    Posted by Claire on 3/02/2021 Report abuse
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Jessica Craig donated £10 in memory of Mary

May your beautiful soul rest in peace, always

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    Posted by Claire on 3/02/2021 Report abuse
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Mum and Dad

Mum and Dad

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  • lovely photo of you both, You have left us so many memories, which we will always cherish and now you are where you belong in the arms of John. So sleep peacefully Mary, Love Joan and Jim. xxx

    Posted by Joan on 4/02/2021 Report abuse
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Claire mcbeth wrote

My darling Mum, words cannot express the gratitude I have in my heart, for everything you did for me. I will miss you so much. I wasn't ready to say goodbye Mum, we planned to go places with you giving me grey hairs on that blasted scooter.
Give my love to Dad and the boys, I know you was ready and you went with my blessing but my heart aches with sadness.
I love you always
Claire

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Claire mcbeth donated £25 in memory of Mary

Sent from mum's brother Peter and Chris. Loved and remembered with happy memories

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Sam Gardner is attending the funeral
Sam Gardner donated £10 in memory of Mary

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  • Thank you xx

    Posted by Claire on 30/01/2021 Report abuse
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Lynne Coghe is attending the funeral
Lynne & Tony Coghe lit a candle
Anthony Coghe donated £150 in memory of Mary

"Our Mim"
Much loved sister and aunty
So missed by us all, special memories of time spent together.
Joyce, Lynne, Tony and Family

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  • Mim... loved our holidays in Cornwall. Such fond memories xx

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Mike McBeth donated £20 in memory of Mary
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Neil McBeth donated £300 in memory of Mary

Loved always, from Claire, Neil, Chris, Chantelle, Shaun and the boys

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Neil McBeth wrote

Loved always

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Neil McBeth wrote

Loved always

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Viv Lee donated £20 in memory of Mary

Such fabulous work done by amazing people ❤️

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  • Thank you Viv. Brilliant work done there xxx

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Viv Lee wrote

I only met Mary a couple of times through Claire but she was such a lovely happy lady and the relationship Claire had with her was fantastic, loved seeing the scooter videos on insta, Mary certainly was game for a laugh. RIP lovely lady and thoughts with all your family x x x

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jason gardner is attending the funeral