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In loving memory

Mary Shears

1933 - 2025

Mary was interested in work in the missionary field throughout her life, both in this country and across the world. She wrote to support those serving abroad and was interested to hear them when they returned on furlough.The work of the Baptist Missionary Society was of interest to her particularly, partly through the role of her cousin Maureen Sleeman, who was Chair of the Society in the 1980s

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Mary was a wonderful Aunt, and a solid person who was always there to talk about family and things. Despite our many travels around the country, it was always good to visit her in Wells and catch up on all of the things going on. She and Bill were always there to support Mandy and I, and particularly Mum in her difficult times. She provided a stability to everything else that was always changing.She was always a part of our growing up, and our family as it grew. Mary was great to have as part of the extended family and we thank her for all the good times we had as children and as a family.She will be greatly missed, but our time spent with her and Bill has left us with many fond memories.Lots of love and wishesAndy and Mandy Madge

Andy and Mandy Madge

Mary was a great sister, and very much the big sister. We enjoyed so many wonderful childhood times together. As we grew up and had our own families we stayed close, as did our children. She has always been there for me, and I will miss our weekly chats about everything. We have always been close and her passing will leave a hole in my life.Many thanks for all the memories, they are wonderful and I have really enjoyed our time together.Myra

Myra Madge

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