Mary HANRAHAN Obituary

Sr Mary was a very special person, she was there for me whilst at Villa, and also later as a Chaplin at Christchurch hospital.

So sad to hear of St Mary's passing. She was an amazing head of Villa for such a long time. She was truly good to everyone, kind and fair and really cared. While I was more often than not in her office for all the wrong reasons, I see now that she genuinely cared for her girls. No matter what trouble you were in. RIP Sr Mary. Top lady xxx

My love and thoughts go out to her family and all that new Sister Mary she was a very special person with a heart of GOLD she will be sadly missed.
She never forgot who you were or your name and she will always hold a very special and dear place in my heart may she RIP. Now in God's loving hands.

Sr Mary has been around so long, it seemed she would go on forever! What a well-lived life she has had. She started as Principal the first year I was at Villa Maria. She knew all our names, and remembered them in the years after if we ever met, and wanted to know how we were doing. She was a simply marvelous example of humanity, much respected and appreciated. She will be long remembered.

Sister Mary was so gracious and caring when Dad was in hospital. A very special person who is in the thoughts of our family. May god bless her and may she rest in peace.

Sister Mary, (Sr. Bede) taught me Latin in 1970 and my wife and I have been very fortunate to see Sister Mary on a regular basis over the last 18 months while visiting Nazareth House.
Sr Mary would still test my Latin.
We will miss seeing her on our visits, as she was a huge presence at Nazareth House.
Requiescat in pace.

Sister Mary Hanrahan was the principal during 3 of my years at Villa Maria College. She was a truly inspirational person and certainly guided and inspired me greatly. I am forever grateful. RIP.

Sister Mary Hanrahan was a beautiful and wonderful caring lady. She lived her life through her Catholic faith.
She made me feel very supported and loved. One of the best principals I have ever had.
Always was very interested in what you were doing even after leaving school and was a wonderful Religious Education teacher in my later years at Villa Maria.

Rip Sister Mary

Sister Mary Hanrahan taught us 3 Bearman sisters and fond memories. May she R.I.P.
Maree Tones (Bearman) Brisbane Australia

Very sad to hear of Sister Mary's death. She was an amazing Principal, she knew every single one of her students by name and was always so kind and interested in you. Rest in Peace, Sister Mary.

Such an amazing woman who had a huge heart. I will always remember the care, support and encouragement she gave me not just as a high school student but through my adult years too. She had so much to give.
God bless
Erin

Fond memories of dear Sr Mary. She ensured so many of the students at Villa were on the right track and greeted us in later years with much fondness. She was a long time family friend as well, and was unbelievably kind to my mother in her later years. A truly good woman spreading God's word
God rest her soul.

Always grateful for Mary's kindness over the years, a true Mercy woman. Offering Mass for her here in Auckland and how fitting her funeral takes place on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. My prayerful condolences to family, friends, and Sisters of Mercy . Fr John Fitzmaurice

One of the very best! I have lovely memories of a very fair but capable Principal. And later in life I met her as Chaplain at ChCh Hospital. An amazing,caring person. RIP special lady.Gone but never forgotten.

To all Sisters of Mercy, especially those in Otautahi Christchuch and to all Mary's family, I offer my most sincere sympathy and prayers that you will be blessed with deep peace. Mary will now be freed from her mortal body and living in joy with God who is Love. Nga mihi nui kia tatou katoa.

I am saddened to hear of Sr. Mary's passing she was a beautiful lady who always had a smile and radiated happiness. It is not always easy to carry your cross but Mary was always dignified. God will be waiting with arms opened to receive a beautiful soul. Sorry I am not able to attend Mass but my prayers and thoughts are for you all. God's Blessings on you all. Myra Barry

A wonderful bubbly and sincere person. Taught me at Villa Maria College in the sixties. A life well lived, now eternal rest has arrived.
RIP Sister Bede