Mary Spencer (1 Aug 1937 - 12 Dec 2019)

I am sorry to hear that Mary has passed away. I regret that I was unable to attend the service today. She will remain in my memory with great fondness as a kind, helpful friend.
Please accept my condolences.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. Freda had spoke of her while she was with us They both Will now be catching up on all the gossip. RIP xx

Dear Judith,.

I only learnt your sad news yesterday from Mum. I am so sorry for your loss and send my heartfelt condolences to you and Jess.

It's up to us now to keep in touch and maintain contact. You will always be welcome in our home and will be in our hearts and thoughts for all time.

Love from Emma and Matt x X

Mavis and I were very sorry to learn that Mary has passed away so soon after losing Malcolm in March, and we send our deepest sympathy to Judith and Jess at this sad time. The four of us spent many happy times together while Malcolm and I were working for our PhDs in Chemistry at Leeds University. Although our paths diverged when we settled in Canterbury in the mid-60s, we remained in contact over the years and managed to meet up on several occasions. We shall always treasure our fond memories of Mary as a lovely friendly and caring person.
We are sorry that we not able to attend the funeral service, but we will be thinking of you on Monday.

Ron and I met Mary and Malcolm around 1968 when we first attended Whitefield Methodist Church. We remember Malcolm working so hard to keep the Church building in good condition, always busy and tirelessly working. Mary was a lovely friendly lady, always making things and trying to teach us us to make things too. I still have a pair of pillowcases decorated by Mary. Lately we met Mary and Malcolm when we spent time at Thornleigh, Grange over Sands. We looked forward to being with them each year for at least four times. Mary tried again to teach me to do tatting but I was not a good pupil, although Mary stayed very patient with my failure. After the shock of the sudden death of Malcolm, Mary’s death has followed so soon. We are sure that they have both been united with Duncan now. God bless them both.

I got to know Mary very well when I went to teach at Parr Lane Primary school. I taught in the Reception class and Mary was my nursery nurse. She was a great support to me and I enjoyed working with her. Mary was a very able person with many talents. She was also very modest. I recall that it was a while before she revealed that she could play the piano. This was a much valued skill and in fact it became clear that she was a very good pianist. After I left the school Doug and I continued enjoying her company and help over many years at Whitefield Methodist church. We missed her a lot when she went "home" to Yorkshire. We send our love and sympathy to Judith and Jess at this sad time.

I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's death; Judith and Jess have had a lot to cope with in recent times. I'm sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral; I am scheduled to have my 2nd Hip Replacement Operation on Monday December 30th, at Borders General Hospital. The 1st one was done in June and was a total success, so I'm hoping for the best. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and stressful time.

I am sad to learn that Mary has passed away and send my sincere condolences to Judith and Jess.

I met Mary when Malcolm was working for his PhD at Leeds University in the 1960s. She used to come into the laboratories when we were working late- a regular occurrence in those days - for evening coffee and chat sessions which helped to keep us going! She was apart of a special time in my career and I remember her fondly.

We were very saddened to hear Of Mary’s passing away our thoughts are with Judith & Jess. Mary and Malcolm were first neighbours to welcome us in Unsworth. We have fond memories of Mary and Malcolm both of them were very kind and sharing . Mary had a passion for cross stitch and displayed her work in the home . My daughter still follows her ginger biscuit receipe which were so yummy. Our prayers are with Judith and family at this sad time . Rest in peace Mary. We will be attending the funeral.

Malcolm and Mary were two of the first people we met when we came to Whitefield Methodist Church in 1980. Mary was always a most cheerful and encouraging person and very supportive of my ministry. She had the reputation of being a good cook and a welcoming hostess. Our thoughts and prayers are very much centred on Judith and Jess. May you know God’ comfort and presence at this time.

Mum was always busy making something from knitting and sewing to crochet, embroidery and tatting, she created many beautiful things and in later years knitted countless blankets for charity. She was a wonderful baker and baking days were always very exciting to come home and see what had been created! She was a keen sports fan, with an encyclopedic knowledge, and passionate nature lover and bird watcher, a passion she shared especially with my brother Duncan.
Mum spent her life caring for and helping others and I hope she is now finally at rest and reunited with Dad and Duncan.