Mary O'GRADY Obituary

Mary's family wish to thank you for all your lovely messages and memories. I have printed them off so the family can read and enjoy them as I have. Your support is very much appreciated and of great comfort to us. (Jenny Simmonds - sister)

Mary lived with us when she taught at Mt. Somers school in the late 1940's and early 1950's. (About 4 years). We really missed her when she moved on - transfer to another school I presume. Mary left a lasting impression on our family. I have no doubt she lived a good life.

Jim Cone
Glen Waverley
Melbourne 3150

I was a clerical assistant at highfield school when Mary was teaching there. She was a lovely lady and she will be sadly missed
Irene mclean

My sincere sympathy to you Natalie and your family in the loss of a much loved sister and aunt. At present I´m in USA with my family so hopefully when I get home I will catch up with you. Love to you all. Lorraine M.

Miss O'Grady was my teacher in Standard 2 at Highfield School in 1982. She was such a lovely teacher and lady. I enjoyed re-introducing myself and chatting with her, when we met whilst shopping at New World more recently. She remembered me from all those years ago. RIP Miss O'Grady. x

Miss O´Grady taught me at Highfield School when I was in Form 1. I always admired her and aspired to her. I wished that I had kept in touch with her. RIP Dear Lady

Great memories of being taught by Mary O'Grady Form 2 West school Many years ago She was a wonderful teacher RIP Miss O'Grady

Mary, or Miss O´Grady, taught me sewing, embroidery, including smocking at West and Highfield School. While I missed having her as a classroom teacher when I moved to Highfield a year before she did, she did teach at least one of my sisters. I will always remember her as an excellent teacher who was firm but fair and extremely patient. You will all miss her greatly, especially Shirley.

Mary would have been the best teacher I had My form2 teacher at West school in an all girls class

Mary was my form 2 teacher in an all girls class the best teacher I ever had RIP Mary

Shirley. I am so sorry to read of Mary´s passing. I shall always remember her begonias in Kauri Drive. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. RIP Mary

"Miss Mary O'Grady" was my schoolteacher in the 1950's at West School, Timaru. She was superb, well loved by pupils and I have seen her several times since. Here in this photo she is at one of our school reunions - 2014.

Some of us visited her in the Strathallan Home where she was last October - only a few weeks ago. She recognised each of us...

She died on Christmas day.

RIP Mary - you deserve a rest. Fionna Hill.

Mary O'Grady was my schoolteacher at West School in Timaru in 1957. She was inspirational and a good influence in my young school life. In adulthood I have visited her several times and am so pleased we shared some time together last October whilst I was at a school Class Reunion and visiting Timaru (I had left 1n 1967) She clearly remembered me and even described my mother.

Mary was a lovely little lady, with a very positive outlook. I`ll miss visiting Mary. Our thoughts are with you Shirley, at this time.
Paul and Cynthia Christie

A popular and supportive teacher and a lovely friend and neighbour.
Jan Young

A very lovely, gracious lady and we were lucky to have her as our Teacher. Liz Rowe (Moore)

I am sorry to hear you sad news.