Mary Hay

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Peacefully at St Andrew’s Nursing Home, Hawick, on Tuesday 20th August 2019, Mary (nee Bowie), loving and cherished wife of the late George, much loved and caring mother of the late Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Shona, devoted and adored granny to Stephen, and much loved family member. In accordance with Mary’s wishes funeral is private. Very sadly missed.

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Jane wrote

29th Aug 2019

A truly wonderful and much loved Auntie. We will all miss her.

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Andrew wrote

23rd Aug 2019

So sorry to hear of Aunty Mary's passing.She will be sadly missed.Lots of love Andrew, Jennifer and Jamie

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Hawick
TD9 9NW

01450 377 284
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