Mary-Ellen McGUINNESS Obituary

A very caring Aunty who took Anna and friend Morgan to the beach, in their primary school years.

Sister Mary Ellen.

Thank you so much for all you did for me. I have many fond memories of walking Tess for you and the talks we had. You supported me as well as countless others in the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you rest in peace.

So Sad to hear the passing of this amazing lady. You were my favourite person at Villa Maria College and I know you not only impacted my life but many.
You will be sadly missed now in God's hands forever. I will always remember your smile and kindness for ever.
With deepest Condolences and sadness.
Jacqueline McCombie (nee Round)

My Favorite person whilst I was at Villa Maria. She will be sadly missed and now in God's hands for ever lasting may she rest in peace.
Miss you Sister Mary-Ellen xxx
Jacqueline Round

lovely holiday with Mary at HariHari.

life-long friendship much enjoyed and appreciated

Sister Mary Ellen - very sad to hear of your passing - you were my guardian angel for many years in the 1990s - you supported myself and children through many challenges within my life back then - for a few years we lost contact until one day after moving to greymouth in New World supermarket we connected again - I loved to visit you in Shakespeare street and would dog sit Tess when you went on yr travels.
You were a huge influence in my life for many many years - thank you so much I will never forget what you have done for me and my boys - rest in loving peace knowing the care love and support you gave me will always stay within me.
Love Kerry x

Fond memories of school days together and a very special holiday in Harihari. Continued friendship with Mary-Ellen and valued advice when sought

Fond memories of school days together and a very special holiday in HariHari when her family first moved there. In recent times we´ve enjoyed her friendship and advice in her role as a religious.

On February 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. Beloved daughter of Frank and Eileen McGuinness (formerly from Hari Hari). Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Colleen and the late Ben Barry, Kevin and Shirley McGuinness, Tricia McGuinness, Brenda and Joe Roland, Megan Coates, and the late Michael McGuinness. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews, particularly Chrissy.

We will all miss Mary's keen sense of social justice and creativity.

A very special thank you to the Sisters of Mercy for their unfailing love and support of our sister and a special thanks to the dedicated and kind staff at Nazareth Aged Care.