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Shirley BENTON Obituary

Passed peacefully on Monday 16 June 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of Roy for 70 years. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Graeme and Diane, Jill, Brett and Tracey. Cherished Nana of Michelle, Darren; Taine; Chaz, Dana and Great-nana of Mackenzie, Ayisha, Riley, and Noah. Messages may be sent to 'The Benton Family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Shirley's wishes, a private service has been held.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jun. 23, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley BENTON

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Greg and Jane Oliver

June 25, 2025

Our deepest sympathy is sent to you Roy and family.We have fond memories of VCC rally's Shirley and you participated in with our family . Including Rodney and June,and Steven and Veronica.Thinking of you.

NPWSC

June 25, 2025

Condolences to Roy and family. What great support Shirley was when Roy was developing Lake Ratapiko West Arm for water skiing. NPWSC.

Bryan Robson. Tin can bay Australia

June 24, 2025

Sorry to hear of. Shirley´s passing !my condolence to. Roy and Family. Bryan. Robson Tin can bay Australia ,

Stephen Goudie

June 24, 2025

Condolences to Roy and family on your loss of Shirley.
Regards Stephen and Shaun Goudie

Frances Boyce

June 24, 2025

Our sincere condolences Roy and family. It was very sad to hear of Shirley's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time, from all the team at Whitaker Civil Engineering.

Joy Brine

June 23, 2025

My deepest sympathy to you Roy & all the family My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Shirley was such a lovely kind, thoughtful, fun loving & caring friend for so many years. She will be greatly missed.

Colin Payne

June 23, 2025

Hi Roy, so sorry to read of Shirley's demise, sincere condolences to you & ur family, old Jetboater freind, they were great family days. Would enjoy catching up sometime eh!

John and Dawn Penwarden

June 23, 2025

So so sorry to hear of Shirley´s passing we send lots of sympathy to you Roy and Family.lots of Love Dawn and John.

Sheryl and David Page

June 23, 2025

Our sincere condolences to Roy and family. So many wonderful memories on and off the water! Jet boating all over NZ and many friends made along the way! I `ll miss my birthday buddy but we will keep all our great memories close. May all the happy times you´ve shared, help you through the days ahead.

Robyn and heavenly Roger

June 23, 2025

Love and sympathy to Roy and family.
Special memories of our jetboating days ...especially on the Mokau River.
"All Things Beloved, Live In Our Hearts Forever"
Robyn and Heavenly Roger

Judy Holdt

June 23, 2025

A much loved friend of many years. We were about 17 when met thru Caledonian pipe band, then Taranaki Jet Boat assn.
We swapped houses, between here and Gold Coast, and went on a cruise with Aussie friends, all of whom have expressed sympathy and more memories. My 4 children grew up knowing Shirley and Roy. Saw them both recently when Lisa and i called.
A wonderful friend, sadly missed. Judy Holdt and Terry, Lisa, Chris Siffleet and Jayne Broadmore.

Veronica oliver

June 23, 2025

Our sincere condolences to Roy and family. We are thinking of you at this sad time. From Veronica & Steven

Laurie & Zena McLellan

June 23, 2025

Condolences to you Roy and family on the passing of Shirley.
Laurie & Zena McLellan. formally Bell Block.
now Ngongotaha

Brian and Lyn Cook

June 23, 2025

So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. We talk of the jet boating days often. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.

Maureen Ritchie

June 23, 2025

Memories of Shirley in the Jet Boating days..a lovely lady..Sympathy to her family

Kath Benton

June 23, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Roy and family, Shirley was a special lady. Roy used to come to see Evan on his scooter all the way from Bell Block. Love Kath Benton

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Memorial Events
for Shirley BENTON

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