| Location | Glasgow |
| Age | 74 years |
| Cause of Death | Cardiac Arrest |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1929 |
| Date of Death | 05/07/2003 |
| Visitors | 713 since 03/07/2009 |
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Mary was born in Drumoyne, Glasgow in 1929 and at the age of 23 years she married Robert Addison They both had nine children together, four girls and five boys. Mary was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Tragically in 1982 she lost one of her children, Elizabeth (Betty) who at 28 was struck down with cancer.
Mary never quite got over this and for the rest of her days she was a constant visitor to Betty’s graveside ensuring it was always tidy and placing flowers regularly. Latterly Mary was not in the best of health and suffered from heart problems. On occasions when she visited Betty’s grave and she felt unwell, she would call into one of my other sisters homes for a cup of tea and a chat or if she felt particularly unwell would even stay the night. So it probably was not unusual when on that July night she did not return to the family home.
Mary was found in the early hours of the 05th of July 2003 still inside the cemetery by a young girl on her way to work and rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead. A death is never easy to accept and it is harder in this case as she was alone at the time and not surrounded by all her family. But I do take comfort from the thought that she was visiting my sister for one last time before she joined her on the other side.
In her youth Mary was a strong minded young woman and didn’t suffer fools gladly, as I found out to my cost on more than one occasion. There were many occasions growing up at home when I would try to pull the wool over her eyes only to be tripped up by her interrogation techniques and get caught out. Like when I ripped my new school jeans climbing trees during lunch break at primary school, I hid them behind the wardrobe for two days before she thought it was about time they were washed, on that occasion I was the family dog walker for two weeks and my siblings loved it. Mum washed and repaired them and my dad was never told.
She treated all her children equally and was always there for us with sound advice and a calming demeanour. It’s fair to say that Mary’s life was not an easy life and who would think otherwise with nine children to raise. But I believe she was contented with her life and readily accepted the bad with the good.
Mary was in essence a teetotaller, she didn’t touch alcohol for the greater part of her life but there was that odd occasion when she would indulge in the odd glass. On one such occasion my wife Kathleen and I popped in to wish them both a happy new year and she was rather merry, when I interrogated her, she said, “I’m not drunk, I don’t even like this, I’m just drinking it to be sociable.” We stayed a little longer and I plied her with a couple of refills before leaving her to sleep it off. Next day I got an unexpected slap across the ear and told in no uncertain terms that I wasn’t too big for a slap.
She also loved to dance and sing at any family gatherings. I fondly remember her signing what I now know was her favourite song, “The Four May’s”. an old Scottish ballad about Mary Queen of Scots and her four ladies in waiting each called Mary. She had a beautiful and soft singing voice and really did the song justice.
To lose someone suddenly that way was a shock. But I believe she is in a better place now and that she is once again with our sister Betty whom she truly missed in life. Rest easy mother until we all are united again.
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My father Robert was something of a poor mans poet and penned “Your Absence” some years earlier, which I felt I wanted to read at Mary’s funeral. And I did so on July 11th. And have included in this Eulogy.
YOU’RE ABSENCE
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
That’s what people say
And I found that, an honest fact
As I sat and thought today.
Your picture there before me
A tear was in my eye
I couldn’t even stroke your hair
I could only sit, and sigh.
A little lump came to my throat
Again, a little sigh
I had to put your picture down
Or else I’d start to cry.
But, no matter how long the time may be
Or how long we are apart
I’ll always keep your picture
Here, within my heart.
By Mary’s Husband
Robert Addison.
Mary's Husband, Robert died on Sunday 02nd Octoberr 2011
after contracting a terminal illness. RIP together again.
Together Again
Well Mum.
It's been a while since we spoke. This a hard one for me, but I'm sure you know already, your loving Robert passed this morning, so he'll be with you soon. I hope and pray that you are both happier now that you are together again. Always in my thoughts
John. XX
HI
JUST DROPING BY TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON BEING A GREAT GRAN AGAIN SHIRLEY GAVE YOU A BEAUTIFUL GREATGRANDAUGHTER AND NOW ROBERT IS TO BE A GRANDAD MORE FOR US TO TELL HOW YOU ARE LOVED AND SORELY MISSED I'M JUST SORRY YOU CAN'T BE HERE IN BODY TO SEE THEM BUT I KNOW YOUR HERE IN SPIRIT REST IN PEACE XXX
miss u granny xx
cant believe ur gone so long granny :( miss and love u millions xx hope u and auntii betty are together and watchin over us all xx sleep th sleep of angels both of u xx lovin u both forever more x marie & kids xxx
Happy Birthday Granny Addison
Happy Birthday Granny hope u have a lovely day and are with all those dear to u. We all love and miss u more than words can say..have a great birthday forever in our thoughts and our hearts ..miss u so much xx marie %26 kids
HI MUM I GUESS YOU KNOW IT WILL BE A SPECIAL ON SUNDAY WHEN SHANNON MAKES HER HOLY COMMUNION I HOPE YOUR LOOKING DOWN ON HER TO MAKE IT SPECIAL FOR HER[BETTY CAN BE THERE TOO] ONLY KIDDING I KNOW SHE'S THERE WITH YOU LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH LOADS WISH YOU BOTH COULD BE THERE IN PERSON BUT YOU'LL BE IN OUR HEARTS GOD BLESS
my gran
my granny was a sweet and loving person how just got on with things and never complained she was always thr 2 tell u off when u needed it but she was always thr 2 help u with ur troubles too she was a real trouper i luv her so much she was a great granny i spent most of my younger years in my grannies back garden and she always be watching from the kitchen window i miss her dearly every single day she'll never be forgotten x
miss u loads grannii xx
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OUR ANGELS
It only takes a thought and
our angels will be there,
For although we can not see them,
We are always in their care.
If we ask our angel
In a thought or a prayer
To come and stand beside us,
Our angel will be there.
Trust in your angel
and you will surely find,
That you'll feel loved
and protected
And will have peace of mind.
SWEET DREAMS ANGEL
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As you hold me close in memory,
even though we are apart,
my spirit will live on,
there within your heart .
I am with you always.
When you lean on trusted friends
and their caring hugs enfold you,
within their loving arms,
I'll be there to hold you.
I am with you always.
And beyond the far horizon
when we'll finally be together,
where love will be eternal
and life will last forever.
I am with you always.
SLEEP TIGHT MY SWEET ANGEL
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When you think your road is rocky and a bit too steep to climb,
When you think your guardian angel needs to work some overtime,
When your personal jigsaw puzzle has some pieces that won't fit,
When life has no rhyme or reason and you can't make sense of it,
YOU NEED A RAINBOW When the clouds are dark and stormy
And have blocked the sunshine out, And perhaps you start to wonder
What this life is all about, When your trials and tribulations seem to be so hard to bear,
And it seems there is no justice anytime or anywhere, LOOK FOR YOUR RAINBOW
When the molehills seem like mountains and the obstacles are great,
When you feel so heavy laden and your worries just inflate,
When you can't see any ending to the problems that you face,
For they just keep on increasing and you need some breathing space,
PRAY FOR YOUR RAINBOW It may be you need to look a little higher than before,
Or perhaps a little further to see past the clouds once more.
But you'll know it's worth the effort when your rainbow you can see,
And you understand the love behind God's creativity,
SEARCH FOR YOUR RAINBOW
For your rainbow holds a promise that this turbulence will cease,
And your inner conflict will become, instead, deep inner peace.
But if, though searching, you can't find your rainbow at this time,
Until you can, I say with love, you're welcome to share mine.
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