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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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28/07/2026
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Patricia Glen Urquhart Palmer
27/07/2026
Many happy memories of working with Mary in Atc Ema and in the later years seeing you at Book Club.
You always had a good story to tell with plenty of laughs and you always looked fabulous.
You will be greatly missed 💕
Donation left by Jill Bennett
27/07/2026
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Donation left by Claire Walker
27/07/2026
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I knew Mary for a long time, since my time on the Switchboard at East Midlands Airport.
When she retired, we lost touch ! 🙁
Years later I was at a party, someone tapped me on the shoulder, it was Mary 🥳
We were both over the moon, hugging and chatting.
It was such a special moment !
Mary was a caring, warm Lady with a terrific sense of humour !

I will miss her !!!

We used to meet in Derby, every 6 weeks or so, for Coffee and Cake, and a good old Catch-up 😊

R.I.P Lovely Lady
So glad I knew you !
Caroline Moss
27/07/2026
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Caroline Moss
27/07/2026
Donation left by Anthony John Birtwell
25/07/2026
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Happy heavenly birthday, I will raise a glass to you ❤️
Liz
25/07/2026
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Sending love and best wishes as we remember Mary with great fondness, her infectious smile and no nonsense approach. ❤️
Donation left by Emma Seldon
24/07/2026
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We will miss you Mary RIP
-June & Bernie
Donation left by Bernard O'Tremba
23/07/2026
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