Mary Caröe (1938 – 2020)
It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that I share the news with you all of the death early on Sunday morning of Mary Caröe, our much-loved Surrey Gardens Trust friend and colleague. Always smiling, always welcoming she will leave a huge whole in our gardening world.
Mary has been with the Surrey Gardens Trust and on the Council from its inception in 1991. Her enthusiasm and dedication to the Trust and all its endeavours is epitomised by her tireless work with the Gateway Project ensuring that the gates to the gardens she loved were open to everyone.
Mary’s knowledge of Gertrude Jekyll and her Surrey gardens has been an inspiration to me over recent years and I feel greatly privileged to have shared her passion.
We look forward to exchanging happy memories and tales of Mary and her life in the months to come.
Sending my very best wishes to you all and do stay safe and well.
Sarah Dickinson
Chair, Surrey Gardens Trust