In loving memory

Brian Trevor Bennett

Date of death October 5, 2025

Service Details

Thursday, 9 October 2025

St Anne’s Catholic Church739 Ferry Road
Christchurch
CanterburyGet directions

Obituary

On Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, Brian slipped away peacefully in his sleep, comfortable and warm in his Ninja Turtle pyjamas in his own bed. Husband of the late Beryl, beloved Dad of Maureen, Dean, Graeme, and the late Vicky. He was a loved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, stepfather and friend of many.

“Dad, we will be forever grateful that you left us with our hearts full of love”

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Brian Bennett, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at St Anne’s Church, 739 Ferry Road, Woolston, on Thursday, October 9, at 11.00am. Burial to follow at Ruru Lawn Cemetery.

Guestbook

We fondly remember fun family times with the Bennetts in the late 70s, early 80s. Our kids called them the Brian and Bennetts. David helped Brian when he first took on the Press run at some ungodly hour of the morning in the 80s! Unfortunately life got busy and our families drifted apart but we have always treasured those years when we were close. David is so pleased he caught up with Brian on the phone from Queensland a week before he died. Our sympathy to his kids and regrets we can't be there in person at his funeral.
David and Bonnie WelshOctober 8, 2025

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