My first contact was, i believen, in 1996 when she came with her scouting group camping on the field from Scouting group Elfregi in Amsterdam. I was just a small boy, but wow did she make an entrance. She was kind, funky and always a delight to be with.

After the first acquintence, she came back several years after that and we stayed in Colchester in return. My mum and Mary & Francis build a personal relationship and they visited my mum several times during their vacation.

We heared of the last years was a bit rough for the family, Mary had difficulties with her health. She had he great life. I am glad to have known her and want to send them my love and strength with their loss. I hope they will find comfort in the memories of a great lady.

Mary you will be missed.

sincerely yours,

Bjørn Suerink