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The obituary notice of Mary McFarlane SLOAN

Castle Donington, 25/07/1947 - 07/07/2026 (Age 78) | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk. Notable areas: Derby

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Mary McFarlaneSLOANIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary on the evening of Tuesday 7th July 2026, aged 78 years. She passed away peacefully at the Macmillan Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital.

Mary fought a long hard battle after being diagnosed with cancer in June 2025. The gruelling treatment she endured was a step too far for her body. Mary showed an incredible sense of determination to return to some sort of normal life, she had a lot of down moments when she was overwhelmed with exhaustion, pain and feeling so poorly, but she always bounced back and looked forward to spending happy times with friends and family again, but sadly this was not to be. We will all very much miss her kindness and never-failing sense of humour.

Funeral service to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent on Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 11.30am.
Please let Faye or Nicola know if you would like to attend her funeral, followed by a celebration of her life at The Castle Inn, 2 High Street, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2PP.
Please wear pink, Mary's favourite colour, if you would like to.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or given at the service.

All enquiries to
George Simnett Family Funeral Directors
Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB
Tel: 01332 690211.
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Donation left by Linda Sanders
21/07/2026
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Precious memories of a special friend to keep forever.
Linda Sanders
21/07/2026
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21/07/2026
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Linda Sanders
21/07/2026
In memory of Mary, a good friend who will be missed dearly.
Donation left by Kim Herring
21/07/2026
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Mary - what can I say which hasn't been mentioned already? Your elegance, dry sense of humour, charisma. You always made people feel good and were tremendous fun to be with, while never ignoring the serious side of life. Not a complainer, although you'd had much to complain about in life. You loved travel, and I was so glad that you took up my suggestion for what turned out to be your last holiday. You were always interested in other people, and always saw the funny side of life, summed up in a pithy phrase or a few words in a text. Your enthusiasm for life, and bonhomie, should be a lesson to those of us left behind, without your company. I will remember our meals out in York, that trawl along Bond Street when you 'just popped into' Gucci, Dior and of course your favourite LV, and of course Harvey Nichols where this photo was taken. Much love, Kim 💕💕💕
Kim Herring
21/07/2026
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Mary - in Harvey Nicks of course!
Kim Herring
21/07/2026
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Donation left by Diane Pike
21/07/2026
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When thinking about Mary the one thing that happens is that I smile. She always found something funny in any situation, good or bad, even when her health deteriorated. She never complained. If you had Mary in your life you had a wonderful, kind and hilarious friend. She will be sadly missed by us and everyone who knew her.
Diane and Dave
Diane Pike
21/07/2026
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Mary was a truly lovely, gentle and kind lady. It was always a pleasure when she popped round during one of her many walks, she never failed to have a tale or two to tell that would brighten your day. She will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. RIEP
Mary ❤️
Andy & Janet Ridgway
20/07/2026
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