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Gladys BENGSTON Obituary

On August 5, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by family at Wairarapa Hospital, in her 80th year. Loved soulmate and wife of David for over 60 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Avon and Jo, Shellie; predeceased by Gavin McAnulty, wife of Craig Lumsden; Peter and Katrina. Treasured Nana and Grandma of her 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gladys Bengston, c/- PO Box 460, Masterton 5840. The Service to Celebrate Gladys' Life will be held in Nireaha Community Hall, 893 Nireaha Road, Nireaha, on August 8 at 10.00am, followed by private burial.


Published by Manawatu Standard on Aug. 6, 2025.

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Jo & Clive Elliott

August 11, 2025

We have only just found out that the lovely Mrs Bengston had passed
We are so very sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful lady always had a smile when we saw her at speedway.
We are thinking of you all at this time Lots of Love Jo & Clive

Keith Fergus

August 9, 2025

Sincere condolences David and family on the loss of Gladys. She will be sadly missed by family, friends and the Nireaha farming community. Keith Fergus , Susan Atkins , Tracey and Cam Dench .

Erin & Cheryl Gould

August 8, 2025

Cheryl Gould, Sorry for your loss , thinking of you all. Erin & Cheryl Gould

Lorraine fawthorpe

August 8, 2025

My condolences to the Bengston family. Sorry for your loss.

Kim Matheson

August 8, 2025

So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts are with you,
Symon and Kim Matheson.

Paul Tabener

August 7, 2025

Sorry for your loss Dave and family from Paul Tabener

Maree Henderson

August 7, 2025

Sincere condolences to the Bengston family. Dad & I will miss the laughter & chat at speedway. Thinking of you all
Tony Henderson
Maree Henderson

Maree Henderson

August 7, 2025

Sincere condolences to the Bengston family. Will miss the laughter & chat at speedway.
Tony Henderson & Maree Henderson

Mary Ann Carter

August 7, 2025

Sorry to hear the passing of Gladys, thinking of you David and all the Family at this sad time Mary-Ann and Barry Carter

Judy Burnes

August 7, 2025

Condolence to you David & your family on the passing of Gladys. Such a lovely, capable lady, always smiling. Have memories when in the same class at College & when she ran the florist shop in Pahiatua. Also remember the Mangamutu days when the Bengston family lived on Ridge Road north

RIP Gladys
Judy & John Burnes
Waikanae
ex Pahiatua

Ewen Drysdale

August 7, 2025

Sorry to hear of Gladys´s passing. My condolences to all the family. R.I.P.
Ewen Drysdale

Roselynn and Keith Waldman

August 7, 2025

Our deepset sympathy to David and your family. Gladys was an amazing Mum and wife. Always positive and that beautiful smiling face. I recall "chewing the fat" with Gladys during my time as a Legal Executive. She really was a beautiful soul.

Vicki King

August 7, 2025

Sorfy to hesr of Gladys passing.
Lots of memories when we were playing housie at the club.
R.I.P

Kerry & Val Fergus

August 7, 2025

Our deepest sympathy & condolences David & family on the sad loss of Gladys. May your precious memories of her give you comfort.

Margaret Lockwood Gardner

August 7, 2025

Very happy primary and secondary schools days with Gladys. A great fullback in our secondary schools hockey teams
Condolences to the family

Glenys Murphy

August 6, 2025

Fond memories of Gladys from our time teaching at Nireaha School. RIP Gladys Love and condolences to whanau.
Glenys (nee Edmonds)

Colleen Daysh

August 6, 2025

So sorry to hear of Gladys' passing. She was my late husband John Daysh's cousin and he was very fond of her. RIP Gladys, Kia Kaha, whanau.

Una, matt and the kids

August 6, 2025

So very sorry in the short year we have known gladys she was a wonderful lady with a heart of gold. Thinking of use all at this very sad time.

Delia Carrington

August 6, 2025

our deepest sympathy on the passing off Gladys,thinking off you all at this sad time.John and Delia Carrington

Carolyn Windelborn

August 6, 2025

The world has lost a special treasure. Nana was a true gem. We are all better for knowing her. Our deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of a beautiful soul. May you rest in peace Nana. You smile will be remembered forever.
The Windelborn Family (58P)

Gilmore Hall

August 6, 2025

David and Family. So very sad to hear about Gladys.The last time we saw Gladys, she looked so well.Thinking of you all with our deepest sympathy.Gill and Kay, Dannevirke.

Sue & John Hunter

August 6, 2025

To David & family ,we are deeply saddened to hear that Gladys has passed.Losing your solemate & precious mum & grandmother is so very hard for you all.Thinking of you all with much love at this very sad time. Sue & John Hunter.

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