Mary Jean Grylls

19 April 193711 March 2024

Passed away peacefully at home Monday 11th of March.

Dearly loved wife of the late Billy Grylls.

Much loved mum of Peter and Julianne, and mother-in-law of Emma and Karl.

Loving Nana to Jordan, Riley, and Sienna.

Messages to the Grylls family may be left here on Mary’s tribute page.

A memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at New Plymouth Old Boys Surf Club, Tasman Parade, Oakura on Sunday the 17th of March at 2pm.

Eagars Funerals

Notice by Eagars Funerals

Funeral service held at New Plymouth Old Boys SLSC

Tributes

so sad that I missed seeing her before she passed

Peggy Astwood

Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Mary my neighbour whom would always make time to stop for a catch up over the fence . Love your smile and honesty . RIP Mary

Evelyn

Deepest sympathy to Mary's family, sorry we couldn't be with you for Mum's service but our thought's were with you all. Kind Regards Emmett and Marg Fleming, RIP Mary.

margaret fleming

What a privilege to have known you Mary. Loved your smile and sense of humour. Will miss you at our Friday coffee mornings. RIP lovely lady. You live on through your beautiful daily.

Barb Staite

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing....the lady who had a smile for everyone....! Condolences to the family.....

Marnie. and Mike Taylor.

So sad to hear of Mary’s passing. Sincere sympathy to Julianne, Peter & families. An identity in Okato & Ōākura. Time to be with Billy again Mary. Peaceful rest. Wendy Clement

Wendy Clement

I'm so lucky to have known Mary. Cheerful, amusing, caring and direct. An amazing lady. Sincere condolences to Julianne, Peter and family. I hope your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Fondest love Nicky, Tom and Bex. Buckinghamshire U.K.

Nicky Lambell

Lovely lady, always made time for everybody. You can catch up with mum now and reminess about yr train adventure in Australia. You can still have the odd flutter upstairs I'm sure 😆 Sincere sympathy to Peter and Julianne.

Kevin Goodwin

Sending our Heartfelt Sympathy to you all during this trying time. So many memories filled with much laughter and joy of a beautiful Mary such a genuine lady xxx

Alan & Toni Cavey

So sad to read of Mary's passing, we spent a lot of time together in our younger years and I always enjoyed our catch ups in the village. My condolences to family. Unfortunately I'm unable to attend Mary's farewell. R.I.P Mary. Regards Anne

Anne Kitchin

Very sorry to hear about the passing of this lovely lady. My condolences to her family. Kind regards Lorraine

Lorraine Davidson
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