In loving memory

Katherine ‘Kate’ Miriam Lucy Sumner Bent

Date of death April 27, 2025

Obituary

(formerly Pullon): On April 27, 2025, peacefully at Rose Court Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alastair Pullon, and the late Wally Sumner, much loved mother of Stephen, Rose, Bernard, and Jennifer, loved grandmother of Amy, Kyeron, Elden, and Rory; Antony, Daniel, Arabella, Alastair, and Charles. Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Bent, loved sister of Susan, and the late Robin, and Christopher. Special thanks to the staff at Rose Court for all the love and care given to Kate in her final days. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Katherine Sumner, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private service has been held.

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