Sincere sympathy to the Read Family. Mary was a real treasure, a Special lady who touched many hearts. She will always hold a place in our hearts. Les and Marilyn Bellamy

To Coral & Ernie and family our deepest sympathy to you all. Mary & Bruiser had many Huiroa get togethers with Lynette & Bill and many other locals always full of laughter, jokes & stories. RIP Mary

Too my Read family Mary meant so much to us, we spent many happy times with her and all of you, our trips with her and Bruiser playing golf Then when we moved to Australia the many times she traveled with us on our adventures,was lots of fun and laughter, she loved her T Bone steaks,spending time with her Geoff and Donna and family Amy was 2 one christmas was awesome. The Broome trip was great lots of time taking sunsets on Cable beach eating chicken rolls and washing them down with the wine. rest in peace our dear Mary loved always.Margie and Keith.Quentin, Shane, Annette

To all the Family in memory of Mary, a gracious & kind person. Jean had great respect for Mary & always looked forward to spending time with her. My love to you all Carol

To the Read Family my sincere condolences for your loss. Mary was a great friend and neighbour at Celia Street. Regards Thea Arnts and Family

Our thoughts are with all the Read family at this sad time. Mary was such a presence, always full of laughter and stories and so proud of her family. Her and Bruiser were great friends of my parents (Bill and Lynette Stanford) and there were lots of stories about the shenanigans they got up to! RIP

Dear Bill and Bronnie and all the families, just a message to say I am thinking of you all at this sad time. Mary was such an amazing lady she drove out to see us at the Toko Tavern, it was so nice of her. Kind regards Audrey x

To Bill, Gary, and families, our deepest condolences, an absolute marvel of a lady. So many good times at golf, especially our golf trips. You will always be remembered Mary. Bruiser will be happy to have you back, R I P

Condolences to Bill and Bronnie. Garry and Fay and all the other members of the family Mary was a wonderful artistic and generous lady who made the most of her 97 years. Always welcoming Albie and Dorothy Williams

So sad to hear of Mary's passing,I loved our chats while visiting at ER .A beautiful friendly lady now at rest with her beloved Bruiser,my condolences to all the Reed family.

A wonderful woman I had the privilege to know for over 60 years. Will always remember your asking me to keep an eye on your car when parked outside the State Hotel in New Plymouth while you ducked in to use the bathroom- I suspect the real reason involved the use of $2 coins and flashing machines!!! Condolences to all the family. RIP Mary.

To Read family,deepest sympathy to you all.Noeline Hodgson.and the late Ray,John,Peter.

Farewell to a beautiful fun-loving lady. Sending our love and deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Treasure the wonderful memories.

to the Read family Mary was a very special person and great friend to my late wife Barbara when they went to China painting together .Barbara always came home with joke Mary had told her ( even if she couldn't remember the punch line) My sincere condolences to you all.

Deepest Condolences to you all. I have fond memories of Mary with my Mum (Anne Stanford) on their whitebaiting trips and in the Huiroa Women's Division Concerts. Marjorie Jones

My deepest sympathy to you all. My mum Anne Stanford treasured Mary’s visits and they were the best of friends and had many laughs especially out on the farm in Huiroa. RIP Mary. Jennifer Rowe née Stanford

Our deepest sympathy to all the family of Mary. She will be sadly missed such a very clever lovely lady. Kindest Regards from Don and Irene Henry ,Clair Mitchell and the family of The late Bill and Lynne Stanford .

To Bill, Bronnie and all the Read family. My deepest sympathy to you all. Mary was a very special lady, who always had time to chat to everybody. I have many great memories of Mary and Bruiser in my Eastern district days. My brother Bill Sangster also sends his condolences to you all. Precious memories never die.

To Bill and Bronnie and all the Read family. Our dear friend has left us, My she rest in Peace. We enjoyed taking Mary out to lunch and was in the process of organising our next one when we heard the very sad news. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Margaret and Neil Smillie

To my Read cousins and families Sorry to read of Aunty Mary's passing. Will miss catching up with her when we pass through Stratford .she reached a grand age Raewyn and Des Cook tauranga

To Mary’s family, we wish to extend our condolences to you, Mary was part of our euchre cards team at Elizabeth R , she will be sadly missed such a lovely, joyful lady.

Mary was a well loved and respected Life member of the Stratford Floral Art Group. We always looked forward to her arrival at our meetings. Her talent and eye for detail never left her and was something we will always remember. A very artistic creative intelligent witty person that could always hold a great conversation. It was only at our last meeting my comment was we haven’t got Mary here to talk rugby!!! Rest in peace lovely lady. Condolences to All. Margaret Vickers

To Bill, Bronnie & all the Read family. Deepest condolences to a special lady & old neighbour in Huiroa village. Always remembered by the beautiful school /concerts Mary & my mum partook in & their enthusiastic effort & fun. In later life Mary would always have a great chat when we met, usually at my brothers place in Brooks Road. RIP Mary. Rachel ( nee) Cusdin

Bill & Bronwyn and all Read families So sorry to read of Marys death Deepest condolences thinking of you all She was a amazing lady always had time for a friendly chat she will be missed

Mary was a wonderful friend to Mr parents Peter and Mary Charleton. She took my mum under her wing teaching her all about China painting. May she rest in peace1

Mary was one amazing Lady.Always ready for a chat and never without a smile.Rest now beautiful lady.Condolences to all of your family 💕