Maria raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for various charities including the League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals and St Catherine’s Hospice.
Here are a selection of pictures we have featured in the Crawley Observer of Maria over the years.
9. Maria Hains
Hospital Calendar - Don Eaden Patient Maria Hains, Dr Richard Bailey Having pic taken for the Calender by Peter CrowhurstPhoto: x
10. Maria Hains
Maria HainesPhoto: x
11. Maria Hains
Maria Hains was known for her cake makingPhoto: kd
12. Maria Hains
Maria Hains - League of Friends Ball at Effingham Park Hotel (Pic by Jemma/Jon Rigby)Photo: Jemma Rigby