Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robin. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of John and Sandra, Russell and Jacquelyn, and Alister and Elizabeth.
Beloved Nana of Sarah and David Thatcher, Josh and Charlotte; the late Byron, Paul and Tash, Mark and Carla; Philip and Heather, Carl, and Samantha. And great-Nana to Tom, Henry, Rupert; wee George; Leila, Taze; Isabelle, and Connor.
Respected and dear friend to many. Now at peace in God’s care. Messages to the Bennett family c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7749. Donations to the Ashburton St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service to celebrate Rosa’s life will be held at St David’s Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday, December 19, 2025 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by burial at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
BENNETT, Rosa Florence
21/04/1931-14/12/2025
St. David’s Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Friday, December 19 at 11.00am.
Mania-o-Roto District Scouting sadly informs all of the passing of Rosa, a former Cub Leader at the Hinds Scout Group and the Mania-o-Roto District. All scouting past and present are welcome to wear your Gilwell or Group Scarf.
Gone Home.
