Mrs Strang was my class teacher in year 5, and I will always remember her for all the fun and joy she brought to the classroom everyday. I vividly remember the daily maths challenge we had, where the entire class would have a race to see who can solve 30 multiplications questions the quickets, and it was impossible to beat Mrs Strang! Thank you for everything Mrs Strang, I will always remember you. RIP. Nicholas Hui

With poise, kindness and love of life, Mary made all our lives so much better for being with her. To Chris and her family we offer our condolences. Bruce and Di Fitzgerald.

Mary will always be remembered in our hearts. She touched so many lives, both in Australia and abroad. She was a wonderful teacher, friend and colleague. She is sadly missed by all. Regards, Ben Farr

I will always remember her warm personality and her bright and cheerful smile for everyone. My deepest condolences to her family.

Our heartfelt sympathies are with Chris, Russell, Emily and all the family. Mary was a lovely lady, a wonderful teacher and colleague and will be sadly missed by all. Gaenor and Lilly McKenzie

Mary and Chris have greatly enriched our lives. Their warm welcome to us as we settled in Singapore was top notch - we became part of the "family". Mary's support to Alexis as she battled her illness, away from the comfort of home, was unselfish and heart warming. Mary's wholehearted zest for life made all our lives much more special. Your memory will live on within us, Peter & Alexis

Mrs Strang taught Stacey in Grade 3S in 2005. She was a great teacher and Stacey has happy memories of that year. Mary and other teachers stayed up all night playing cards at the Camp at the Singapore Zoo to protect the children from wild animals and make sure they were safe. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Kind regards, White family

I had the pleasure of working with Mary for six short months in 2007 at AIS Singapore, and she has been in my thoughts since then. We bonded over our shared love of correct grammar and spelling, and we both lamented the demise of good manners! She was a funny, supportive, inspiring, cheeky classroom neighbour, and she made my time at AIS memorable. Mary- thank you! My thoughts are with Chris and the family. xoooxooox

A very sad time indeed! Mary was a fantastic support for our son Dominic when she taught him in Year 4 at AIS Singapore. Dominic had a terrible accident (Christmas 2004) and Mary helped him rehabilitate throughout 2005. Without Mary, Dominic may not have recovered as well as he did. We are forever grateful. Mary was a gifted and talented teacher and a great friend! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and family during this very sad time. May Mary rest in peace. Michael, Therese, Stephen, Dominic and Matthew Eggenhuizen

A very sad time indeed! Mary was a fantastic support for our son Dominic when she taught him in Year 4 at AISS. Dominic had a terrible accident (Christmas 2004) and Mary helped him rehabilitate throughout 2005. Without Mary, Dominic may not have recovered as well as he did. We are forever grateful. Mary was a gifted teacher and a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and family during this very sad time. Michael, Therese, Stephen, Dominic and Matthew Eggenhuizen

The world needs more people like Mary. With us for 14 years in Singapore, Mary was delight to work with, always thinking of others first, at odds with todays children's "manners", she liked things done "properly", the world best proof reader, she loved her tennis and mahjong and always had time to share her funny stories, anecdotes and advice with her colleagues and her "surrogate" children - the young teachers and her students. Thank you for touching our lives, with your stories, laughter and smiles. Our thoughts are with you Chris, Emily & Russell. Peter & Genet

Heartfelt sympathies to Chris, Russell and Emily. So sorry for your loss.

Mary was a long term colleague and friend who always had something kind or funny to share-lovely lady RIP. Our thoughts are with Chris and her kids. Louise & Simon Keys

Mary, you will always be remembered with fond and warm thoughts. I loved our spontaneous chats in classrooms and corridors at AISS. Heartfelt sympathies to Chris, Russell and Emily. RIP, Mary, you will be missed Le-Anne and family

What a sad loss, Mary was a wonderful teacher and a lovely warm kind friend. We will miss you greatly. Thankyou for being part of our lives. Our sympathies go out to Chris, Russell and Emily. Regan, Melissa, Curtis, Scott and Keith Branson

What a sad loss, Mary was a wonderful teacher and a lovely warm kind friend. We will miss you greatly. Thankyou for being part of our lives. Our sympathies go out to Chris, Russell and Emily. Regan, Melissa, Curtis, Scott and Keith Branson

Mary was my piano student and friend. I will always remember her sense of humor and generosity. We had some really great fun times together and I will remember it forever. Thank you Mary for being a part of my life. Malgorzata

Our dearest, inspiring Mary, you were my colleague, mentor and friend. You encouraged me to pursue my teaching and were always inspirational with your thoughts and advice. You will be sadly missed sweet lady. Our heartfelt sympathies to Chris, Russell and Emily. Nigel, Rose, Jaclyn & Matthew Stewart

Being a friend and colleague of Mary is an honour. Working alongside her each day at the Australian International School during 2007 was a pleasure. Mary made me smile, supported me in times of need an offered valuable advice. Mary touched so many people's lives and will be fondly remembered by all.

Mary was one of the warmest, joyous people we knew. We will miss her. Sam & Di Burrell

Mary was my daughter Ashleigh's teaher in year 5 at Australian international School Singapore. She was a wonderful well respected teacher who was very caring and incouraging with all her students. A wonderful friend who will be sadly missed by all. My deepest condolences to Chris, Russell, Emily and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jennifer Akle and family