Mary Benignus Norton (née Ryan)
On September 5th, 2025, at Bethsaida, peacefully surrounded by Mick and her loving family,
in her 87th year Mary passed away.
Dearly loved wife of Mick, and adored mother and mother-in-law of
Katherine and Ross, Greg and Nicola, Michele and Rob, Suzanne, Mark and Heather, David and Sue,
Clare and Gordy and Helen and Lou. Loved Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A loved sister and sister in-law, aunty and friend to many.
Mary’s smiling face will be sadly missed.
Messages to 60 Maxwell Rd Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Marlborough Hospice Trust (06 0601 0148609 00) Ref. Norton
would be appreciated or may be made at the service.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Rd, Blenheim,
on Wednesday, September 10th at 1pm followed by interment at the Omaka Cemetery.
The service for Mary will be live streamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
St Mary's Catholic Church
Maxwell Road
Blenheim
Wednesday
10 September 2025
1pm
Due to this service being offsite, we cannot guarantee the livestream broadcast. However, a recording of the service will
be available on our website the next day should any technical issues occur.
From - Janet Murray
Fly high you gorgeous lady .. you will be so missed by your family and friends 💗💗
From - Megan and Larry Solomon
Condolences on your loss of Mary, had many a lovely run with Mary all over Marlborough.
She also helped out when needed when we had the orchard and had many a happy time with her in our social events.
From - Kath and Ross
We are so far away but we are with you all. Lots of love and hugs
“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.”
From - Kaye Clarke
Thinking of you all at this sad time. I have special memories of Mary which I will always treasure.
From - Kristy Luke
Kiaora Whanau,
Moe moe ra Nana Mary. Arohanui hei
Whanau katoa.
Rest in peace
Nana Mary, you were such a caring, kind, loving and supportive Nana to us all.
Love From Kristy Luke
From - Kaye Lamb
To Uncle Mick and Family, so sorry to hear of Aunty Mary’s passing, we are thinking of you all at this sad time
Love Kaye and Pete Lamb
From - Buzz
My deepest sympathy to all the family, on the loss of your much loved wife, mum and Nana.
Mary and Mary will be reminiscing on their trip to Mount Cook as young women! Celebrating a life well lived. Hugs Buzz.
From - Wendy & Doug Avery
Thinking of you all at this sad time and hope you find comfort in the special memories you hold of a wonderful wife, mother & Grandmother. Sorry I can not be with you on Wednesday as we head away but will never forget
Mary's smiles and gorgeous spirit.
From - Joanna B
Thinking of you all at this sad time x
From - Dianne & Brian Benseman
To Greg, Nicola & Family. Sending our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Love Di & Brian Benseman
From - Tim Ryan
Eternal Rest Grant to you Aunty Mary. Say hello to nana from us.
Love from your nephew Timmy
From - Chrissy & Kevin Maher
To the familly thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
From - Clare McClean
To All the Norton Family,
Sending you all our love and sincere condolences at this sad time.
May your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother, rest in peace and may Our Lord console and sustain
you in your sorrow.
Love and prayers from Ian and I as well as Esme and the Murphy cousins.
From - Jenny Stove (Hogg)
Dear Michele and the extended family,
I was sad to hear that Mary has passed away and know you will all be feeling your loss deeply. I'm thinking of you today as you farewell Mary - losing your wife and mum is hard no matter what age we are. Jenny xx
From - Sheree Hastie
Sending my condolences to you all. It’s never an easy time losing a loved one.
Mary was a very strong lady and such a fighter. May she now rest in peace
From - Philip Higgins
To Mick and family, sorry to see the passing of Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Mary gave so much joy to my mum Dorn. They were great friends. R I P
From - Julie & Nick Ware
To Clare, Gordy and family.
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss.
We hope the love and memories you shared bring you comfort at this very sad time xxx
From - Gloria Harrison
Thinking of you at this sad time
From - Bernadette Thomas
Sincere condolences to all the Norton whanau at the sad passing of Mary. A lovely positive lady - always with a smile on her face. Our families have overlapped many times over the years and a special message from our mum, Monica Nott - she sends her regards and deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear mum. 💐💐💐
