on April 29, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, with Bruce by her side. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 61 years. Much loved and adored mother and mother in law of Greg and Pip, Andrew and Lou, and Jo and Phill.  Treasured Nana Mary of Madeline, Ella, Grace, Siobhan, and Annie; James, Glen, and Scott; and Lila, and Albie. Loved great-Nana Mary of Te Ari’i, Tamatoa, Francesca, and Ryland.  Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank for their love and care of Mary. Messages to the Francis family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 4, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment.