In loving memory

Dr Neville Richard Bennett

Date of death August 17, 2025

Service Details

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053Get directions

Obituary

On August 17, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 85 years. Loved father of Tom, Hannah, Mark (deceased), and Charlotte. Loving grandfather of William, and Sophia. Husband to Janet, and the late Sandy Robertson. Special friend of Gerard Simpson. Passionate about history and fishing. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Neville Bennett, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service for Neville will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, August 26, 10.00am, followed by interment at Waddington Cemetery.

Guestbook

I've just heard you died. you said you were sick. Loved you my man, you were everything a university lecturer was supposed to be ... handsome, funny, erudite and sceptical, arrogant and conceited But initially at least, off topic at the drop of a hat. I remember you saying to the students of a Tokugawa lecture, complaining about the lack of some specific facts - "read the bibliography I've supplied, everything you need to pass the exam is contained therein". so pleased to see you again recently
james malingSeptember 26, 2025

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