Mary Gwendoline Shirley (24 Oct 1948 - 26 Apr 2026)

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Location
Our Lady of Gillingham Roman Catholic Church 2A Ingram Road Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1YL
Date
3rd Jun 2026
Time
10am
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In loving memory of Mary Gwendoline Shirley who sadly passed away on 26th April 2026, aged 77 years.

Immediate family flowers only. Donations welcome to the specified charities.

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https://www.kentchurches.com/churches/our-lady-of-gillingham/

Janet Thomas donated £20 in memory of Mary
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Willa Eatwell donated £10 in memory of Mary

The kindest, most beautiful soul Mary x Each week she came in to help out in our nursery at st Mary’s. We called her our ray of sunshine because thats what she truly was. She was loving, giving, passionate, kind and had the best sense of humour. She loved the children and they loved her. We were blessed to have had her in our lives. Heaven truly has gained an angel.

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Roy Shirley donated in memory of Mary
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Roy Shirley donated £106 in memory of Mary

Cash donated to collection box at Our Lady of Gillingham Catholic Church and Gillingham Golf Club.

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Roy Shirley donated £106 in memory of Mary

Cash donations made to the collection box at Our Lady of Gillingham Catholic Church and Gillingham Golf Club

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Roy Shirley donated £106 in memory of Mary

Funds raised from collection box at Our Lady of Gillingham Catholic Church and Gillingham Golf Club

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Nicola Hunt wrote

Mary was a gentle soul who loved working with the children. The children loved working with her. Everyone wanted to be in her movement group in the hall. Heaven has a new angel to watch over us. May she rest in peace.

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Elva Fernandes donated £10 in memory of Mary

Farewell to a dear friend.
Rest in peace, Mary

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Toni Putland donated £100 in memory of Mary

We have many wonderful memories of our dear friend Mary, RIP
Toni and Rod

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Caroline Morgan donated in memory of Mary
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Geraldine Baggott donated £50 in memory of Mary

Such fond memories of a lovely friend for so many years. Geddy and family

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Alex Baggott donated £20 in memory of Mary

Mary was such a kind and lovely person. When we went skiing, I remember her leaving Easter eggs on the breakfast table for all of us kids. My thoughts are with you, Roy.

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Colin Skyrme donated £20 in memory of Mary

To Mary our kind and thoughful friend and neighbour in Broadstairs. Thank you for your friendship over the years and your kindness to Irene. With love Pat and Colin

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Karima Rahman donated £30 in memory of Mary

Thinking of Mary today and everyone who loves her. With best wishes, Karima

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Natascia Fiore wrote

Dearest Mary,
I watched your beautiful send off online.
Your energy and genuine friendliness was something I always appreciated during my time working with you at St Mary’s, I can see you have touched the lives of many and have left a wonderful legacy, I will think of you whenever I visit the Peace Garden.
Sending love and condolences to all the family
xxx

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Betty Murphy donated in memory of Mary

So privileged to have known and work with such a lovely kind lady . You will be sadly missed.

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Monica Atkinson wrote

'Aunty Mary' was my first ever teacher at playschool I remember her love, care and nurturing even at such a young age. Later in life she was a colleague at St Mary's and I was also blessed in that she cared for my own children too. May she rise in Heavenly Glory, thinking of her lovely family on the eve of her funeral. Sorry I'm unable to attend x

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Slav Lipinski donated £20 in memory of Mary

Mary, you will be always in my memory and heart.

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Carolyn Morgan donated £50 in memory of Mary
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Hugh and Patsy McKearney donated £30 in memory of Mary
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Hugh McKearney wrote

Dear Mary, you were a true and dependable friend; a lovely lady with a heart of gold; a gentle smile and a quiet determination. You were a saint on Earth and now a Saint in Heaven; Earth's great loss; Heaven's glorious gain.
We will remember you always, especially, in the Peace Garden at Aylesford Priory.
Farewell gentle Mary. Rest in Peace, Amen.
Love Hugh and Patsy McKearney.

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Caz Gilmore donated in memory of Mary
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Lily Bewick donated £20 in memory of Mary

For Mary xx from Craig Lily & Barnaby

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fiona mahon wrote

I knew Mary like an aunt,
Warm of heart and kind of way.
Her gentle presence filled the room,
And brightened many a day.

Sad indeed to hear she's gone,
The news has touched me deeply still.
Yet memories of her kindness remain,
And always, I believe, they will.

Though words can never ease the loss,
Or take away the pain of death,
I hold her in my thoughts with care,
And honour her with every breath.

My deepest sympathy to all who loved her.

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