MurielWARDof Braichmelyn, Bethesda passed away peacefully on Monday 14th July 2025, aged 84 years.
Widow of the former headteacher of Glasbury Primary School, the late David C. Ward, Mary is survived by Cat, her oldest child, and grandchildren Xanthe, Robin and Charlie, in the UK, daughter Helen and grandchildren Azusa and Hanna in Japan, and her youngest daughter Justine and grandchildren Keeley, Magali and Ellesha in Australia. She had been looking forward to meeting her two great-grandchildren, Oliver and Leona, for the first time.
For many years Mary was a familiar and friendly face behind the counter at Royston Photographic in Bangor and later at the Debenhams department store in town. Her passion for the written word led her to becoming a founding member of the Bangor Cellar Writing Group, which was open to anyone in the area who wished to hone their creative writing skills. Mary was a woman of words who brought people together.
Much loved, Mary is remembered with great affection by her family and friends, including her kind and supportive neighbours. Having lived a full life, she can finally rest in peace and be reunited with Deiniol, her greatly missed son.
A funeral service will take place on Thursday 28th August 2025, at 1.30pm, at Bangor Crematorium, followed by a reception at Gwesty Carreg Bran, Llanfair PG, Anglesey, LL61 5YH. Anyone who knew Mary and would like to pay their respects is welcome to attend.
Although there is no requirement for formal funeral attire, those who would prefer to wear traditional dark clothing are welcome to do so, ideally with accessories in any of Mary's favourite colours of purple, mauve and pink, or alternatively wear items with a floral design to reflect her love of the roses and other flowers in her front garden, where she would sit and read on warm and sunny days.
Donations in Mary's memory, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Book Aid, one of a dozen or more charities that she regularly supported. These can be made on the day, or via a weblink. If necessary, please contact H O Davies Funeral Directors, 4 High Street, Bangor . 01248 362650.
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