I was so sad to hear of Mary’s passing. She will be missed by so many.

I had the pleasure of working with Mary and looked up to her immensely; she was the single greatest influence in my professional life. Her passion and fight will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend x

I was shocked when I got the news of Mary's passing. She was a key figure in the success of my PhD work a few years ago. I couldn't have done it without her unwavering support. I always felt welcomed at the Renal Unit and remember hours passed working and giggling as Mary came up with a regular flow of witty comments. I also know of her solid support of the careers of other members of the team. 

My heartfelt condolences to the family. She will be greatly missed!

Wherever Mary is I hope she knows that I had great respect for her and held her in high esteem. For me she was the matriarchal of the renal team. A passionate, intellectual, caring individual that not only wanted what was best for her patients but also for her colleagues. At meetings she would ask the intellectual and probing questions that usually got eyes rolling but they were always important and thought-provoking questions or comments. I personally looked up and admired who she was as an individual with her own mind, a woman, a mother and a wife. Prior to her going on retirement she called our office and I thought she wanted to discuss one of the basket studies. However, she called as she said she wanted to personally tell me she was retiring, they were not having a big leaving do but a few drinks at the pub. Of course, I said yes, having been touched by the call and it would provide me with an opportunity to wish her well on her next journey.

I never had the opportunity to tell her face to face how much I both admired her and respected her but I am sure what I have said will resonate with others.

It is so sad to know that her time on mother earth with her family (what pain Paresh, Louis and Harry must be enduring) and those close to her have come to an end. That she journeys onwards to new beginnings where life is without challenges and all is well. I know she will always have a special place in your heart. 

I knew Mary, firstly through tennis and then through work although we worked at different Trusts until recently. You were a great sounding board Mary - passionate about any projects you undertook from the junior tennis program at Moseley Tennis Club through to renal research. I visited your Orchard at MTC earlier this week and although it looks bleak at present, I know in the months to come it will bloom again and people will enjoy the fruits of your labour. Similarly through work, you have left a legacy through your colleagues and work undertaken. It’s a shame you didn’t get an opportunity of earning the retirement you truly deserve. Our thoughts  are with Paresh, Louis and Harry.

Margaret Carmody and Martin Matthews 

RIP beautiful Mary

So sad for your family 

You were a wonderful person and a fantastic nurse. I am honoured to have met you ❤️

I met Mary when I joined the Renal Research Team in 2018. Her passion for nursing, improving patient care and always questioning never stopped. Mary always made you feel that you could have a positive impact on peoples lives. She truly was an inspiration and I feel lucky to have known her.

I will sincerely miss her professional guidance but mostly her spirit, humour and sense of fun.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." (Maya Angelou)

Mary had the ability to make you feel your contribution was always valid and useful however small, she always made you feel you could be better, and do more in any situation, it was a privilege to work so closely with her for so long.  I will always miss her, but will think of her whenever I catch the scent of sweet peas on the wind.

I met Mary on the WTRF at the QE in 2005. She was full of encouragement as I started my own research nursing path. I was so lucky to get to work with her again a few years later. She was so passionate about the patients, her colleagues and the research that you couldn’t help but want to sit, listen and learn from her. She was often the voice that was needed- the matriarch when there was an obstacle or an issue.  If you needed help, you could go to Mary and she just knew what needed to be done. She was an inspiration.  She will be so dearly missed. 

My sincere condolences to her family and friends at this very sad time.