ARACKAL, Mariamma “Mary”
Born Thursday March 04, 1937. Passed away Thursday October 31, 2024.
Passed away peacefully in the beautiful surrounds of Anam Cara House with her family, aged 87 years.
Dearly loved wife of John (dec). Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Rosalind and Ralph, Elsina and Brendan, and Justin. Adored Grandma and Ammachi of Misha and Lani; and Finnegan.
Lovingly reunited with her beloved John.
Funeral notice
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mariamma “Mary” Arackal will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 commencing at 1:30 p.m
Cheriya Opese (Malayalam Prayers) with a viewing, will be held at the above Church on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 commencing at 12:45pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Anam Cara House. Envelopes will be available at the Church.
For those who are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.
CLICK HERE to view Mary Arackal's order of service booklet.
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Leave a tributeSaddened to learned of Mary's passing. A truly nice & caring friend. May she rest in peace. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Letty Darcy-Taylor
November 14, 2024 8:49 am
Dear Elly Ros Justin and families
Sorry I wasn’t able to attend Mary’s service , it was beautiful.
What a wonderful woman who I had the privilege thanks to Elly to visit your home as a child and enjoy your family and friends on the road trips to Lorne. The food amazing
All my love to you all
DesmaNovember 08, 2024 3:34 pm
Dearest friend Mariamma
Such lovely time we had since 1938 and we kept our friendship alive all these years . You were the one who always kept in touch despite all your difficulties. I was so happy to see your family during their visit to Mumbai. Our love and friendship means the world to me and all these gestures show how much you cared. Now your love is extended by your loving daughter who connects with me .
My heartfelt condolences to you three children and the entire family . You live in our hearts forever my friend. May your soul rest in eternal peace
Love ... Lilly George , Mumbai, IndiaNovember 07, 2024 4:35 am
Lots of fond memories of spending time with John Sir, Aunty, Rosie, Elsina and Justin in Colac and in Melbourne.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
May Mariamma Auntie’s soul rest in peace.
Sudha & SherryNovember 06, 2024 9:28 pm
Heartfelt condolences. We had wonderful memories with mummy.you had been there to support us in every way possible. We are so grateful for everything you have done for us,.Its very sad to know your demise dear mummy. It was like a festival or celebration on your vacation in India . I am still remembering those happy days with everyone together.
We all joining together with Roselind chechi , Elsina chechi and Jestin chetayi in the grief. 🌹🌹🌹
Johny, Lailamma, Tony, Elseena Renjith and Miya from MemuryNovember 06, 2024 5:10 pm
Dear Rosalind, Ralph, Elsina ,Brendan, Justin and families
I have been lucky to be a close family friend of the Arackal family and had enjoyed the hospitality of uncle John and Aunty Mariamma from the week of arriving to Melbourne in 1989.
On behalf of Anita, Rachel, Minnie and myself I offer my heart felt condolences 🙏.
May god provide you with strength to go through this period.
Alex V Thomas.November 06, 2024 4:03 pm
Our deepest condolences and prayers to Elsina aunty, Rosina aunty, justin uncle and rest of the family.May God give strength during this heartbreaking time.
May your soul Rest in eternal peace kunjamma, your memories will be in our heart forever.
Aleykutty, Alice, Sebastian and family, Neethu and family from Piravom.
November 06, 2024 3:46 pm
Mariyamma aunty, when we first came to Australia, you have been there to support us in every way possible. We are so grateful for everything you have done for us, helping us settle in, taking us places and providing us with your comfort. Our condolences to your family. Especially, Rosie, Elsina and Justin 🤍
November 06, 2024 3:04 pm
Heartfelt condolences. We had wonderful memories of Mariamma Aunty and the Arackal family on our trips to Colac. Our love and prayers to Rosie, Elsina and Justin.
Regards
Bobby, Liza, Grace & Ceanna (Eltham)
November 06, 2024 1:49 pm
Dearest friend.Thank you for 62 years of wonderful friendship, support and fun times. Rosalind and James David
November 06, 2024 12:45 pm
Wishing you lots of Love as you say good bye to your dear Mother Elsina and family.
Sincerely and with prayers at this hard time
Karen DNovember 06, 2024 12:45 pm
Sincere condolences to Rosie, Elsina, Justin and rest of the family. I have fond memories of Mariamma.
Rest In Peace my dear.November 06, 2024 12:24 pm
Mummy I don't know how long it take to realize that mummy is no more.so many happy occasions when mummy visit to India.I could finish my nursing studies even I reached here in Canada only because of mummy.I felt myself regret that I couldn't fulfill the promise which i made to mummy that i will come and meet mummy in Australia. So many memories mummy .Heartfelt condolence Roslind chechy,Elsina chechy and Justin chettai.will remember mummy in our prayer.Rest in Peace Mummy
Jovin,Valsamma,Jubymol,Nisha,Dylan,Eva and Leo
November 06, 2024 9:49 am
Deepest condolences to Arackal family. Will miss Mariamma. Fond memories and our enjoyable stay at Colac will always be cherished. Rest in peace Mariamma with John Arackal.
Sudha and Sherry(Eltham)November 06, 2024 9:15 am
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother .
My thoughts are with you all , take and call
out if you need anything
StanNovember 06, 2024 9:11 am
Mary, what a beautiful beautiful lady. So sad to hear of Mary’s passing, reunited with John, sending our love to the Arackals, love Brad, Janelle and Jayme Oates. xxx
November 06, 2024 8:35 am
Deepest sympathy to Mary’s family, still had that loving smile that I knew in the early 70s when I worked with her.
November 05, 2024 9:59 pm
Dear Rosalind (Tess) , Elsina and Justin and families. So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Fond memories of Pitt street . Janita ( cook) Milliken and family.
November 05, 2024 7:52 pm
Condolances to the Arackel family on the loss of your dear mother & grandmother. May she rest in peace. Wonderful memories of a dear friend & years and nursing colleague. Such a kind caring person . Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Merriel & Dirk Stobbe.[Henni ]November 05, 2024 7:43 pm
Heartfelt sympathy to beautiful Mary’s family. A very gentle soul who was loved my many. Sincerely the Roe family. X
November 05, 2024 7:40 pm
Sincere sympathy to all Mary’s family .
A Beautiful lady and wonderful nurse .
It was such a pleasure to work with her .
Many fond memories .
Our thoughts are with you all .
Judy Boyd ❤️November 05, 2024 8:27 am
My condolences
November 05, 2024 2:41 am
My deepest sympathy to Mary’s family. I had the honour of working with Mary for many years. Her kind and caring nature was a great comfort to her patients and a joy to experience as her colleague.
Rest in peace dear Mary.
November 04, 2024 1:55 pm
My Deepest sympathy to Elsina, Rosalind, Justin & families on the loss of your mum.
Mrs Arackal was such a loving, kind caring lady may she now be at peace.Love to you all Jeanette Beumby (Brunt)
November 04, 2024 8:36 am
Thinking of Mary's family at this sad time
I worked night shift in old women's ward with Mary then at the end of our shift I would drop Mary home
Rest in peace Mary
Christine WilsonNovember 03, 2024 10:51 pm
What a delight to have worked for many years, all those years ago beside Mary, such a beautiful caring lady.
May you rest in peace now with your John whom you have missed terribly.
Sympathy to all your family,
Love Jan (&Gordon) WilsonNovember 03, 2024 7:26 pm
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing, she was a lovely kind neighbour. Deepest sympathy to Mary’s family
Carolyn & Damian McCarthyNovember 03, 2024 6:14 pm
Dear Rosalind, my thoughts are with you and your family with the the passing of your Mum.
November 03, 2024 9:39 am
Deepest condolences to Rosie,Elsina,Justin and families on the loss of Mary your beautiful mother,. She was a wonderful friend and neighbour and so much more.
Julie FoleyNovember 02, 2024 11:29 pm
Dear
Rosalind, Elsina,Justin and extended family. Condolences on the passing of a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace. You will all have special memories. XNovember 02, 2024 7:20 pm
So saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. I’ll remember her as a quiet, gentle, caring lady who was a pleasure to know, and great to work alongside.
My thoughts go out to her family at this sad time
Rest in peace, MaryNovember 02, 2024 5:26 pm
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)
Dear Rosalind, Elsina and Justin, we, Kavanan family from Palakkad, extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to all of you and your family. We earnestly pray for our beloved Aunty's Soul to rest peacefully in the bosom our Lord Jesus Christ for ever... 🌹🙏🌹
We are with you with hearts full of prayers. May God bless you to get through these sorrowful moments ...♥️🙏♥️With love & prayers
Cecil Kavanan & family
November 02, 2024 3:07 pm
Dear Rosalind , Elsina and Justin our deep condolences and prayers to all of you and your family. We pray for the departed soul to rest peacefully in HEAVEN.
We have fond memories of aunty when we used to visit Colac . It was a very pleasant and joyful time for our families. Her welcoming smile and words were comforting to all who saw her. So finally aunty is united with uncle in HEAVEN.
May our prayers for her soul and spirit open the doors of Heaven.
May the Lord God Almighty give you all the strength and energy to go through this difficult time.
With love and prayers
Ani, Sheela, Daniel and Anthony KoyNovember 01, 2024 10:50 pm
I will miss Mary. I had the opportunity to spend some time with her back in 2009. She was a very caring lady , good hearted and very pleasant. May The Almighty accept her soul in the domain of peach and happiness.
Dr Mirza
November 01, 2024 9:58 pm
So sad to hear of the passing of Mary. A dear neighbor and former work colleague at Colac Hospital.
Rest in Peace Mary with your beloved John.
Helen O'Leary.November 01, 2024 9:51 pm
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing,a beautiful gentle lady and a wonderful friend to all the Cowan family. Our deepest sympathy to Rosalind, Elsina, Justin and families, love to you all.
Rhonda & Ray Bateson and family.❤️❤️❤️November 01, 2024 8:34 pm
Dear Rosalind, Ralph, Elsina ,Brendan, Justin and families, heartbreaking news of Mary’s passing.
Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
Mary was truly one of the most beautiful ladies, inside and out. Her spirit and kindness touched everyone around her.
Sending you strength and comfort as you navigate this challenging time.Love
Anna Carew
❤️❤️❤️November 01, 2024 6:48 pm
Oh Mary so sorry to hear of your passing , you were a beautiful caring nurse and it was a pleasure to work in the same organisation as you, you were always smiling. Rest easy now with your darling John , sympathy to Mary’s family ❤️❤️❤️
November 01, 2024 5:33 pm