Bernadine Helen Ovenden

Also known as "Dene"

25 September 194323 April 2022

OVENDEN, Bernadine (Dene) Helen (nee Keith):
Passed peacefully on Saturday 23 April 2022 with her daughters by her side. Dearly loved Mum and mum-in-law of Brooke Ovenden and Ross Walker, Gina and Dave Topping. Beloved Nana of Ava and Jessica. Loved “Dene” of Bruce Ovenden. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Karen and Ron Brown (deceased), Amber (deceased) and Terry O’Callaghan (deceased), Justine Brennan and Noel FitzGerald, Steph and Brent Cockerill. Loved Aunty Dene to all her nieces and nephews.

A very special thanks to Abi Ryan. Many Thanks to Dr Andrew McNeill and the wonderful staff at Molly Ryan Lifecare for looking after Mum with kindness and compassion.

A service to celebrate Dene’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 28 April 2022 at 10.30am. Messages to the Ovenden Family may be left here on Bernadine’s tribute page. For those unable to attend, Bernadine’s funeral will be livestreamed here on her tribute page.

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Great memories of riding with Dene on many hunts . Such great times Jean & Cookie

Jean & Alan Cook

A lovely lady whom I had the pleasure of helping with home support for a few months. My condolences to the family. May Bernadine Rest In Peace. Tracey Healy

Tracey Healy

Beautiful woman and a much oved mother. Kindest regards and endless love to you all..Brooke, Gina and all the Ovenden family Blessings and prayers Coral

Coral Lambert

What a lovely photo of Dene. That is just how I remember her. My family sends our love and sympathy especially to Brooke and the Keith family. Dene's passing is like the end of an era for us, so remember the good times.

Maureen Drylie(nee' O'Dea)

Gina and Brooke, sad re Bernadines passing, she was so bright that day, so bit of a shock. She had a lot of character and a good sense of humor. Will miss her. Thank you for being there for her when she needed you. Bernadine was proud of you both. It was a pleasure to look after her. Sorry I can't attend for her farewell, as working that day. Bless you Anne Fabish Molly Ryan caregiver

Anne Fabish

Gina and Brooke so sad to hear of Dene's passing. Many years working together at Fulford Radiology, we shared good times and bad. Dene was such a conscientious worker, great colleague and friend. Unfortunately, I am out of town so will not be able to farewell her, but sending my love to you both. Marguerite Burr

Marguerite Burr

Brooke for you and your family such a sad time for everyone. I am looking down the years now and how much I enjoyed all the horsey contacts and the coming and going of you Brooke with Pony Club events and general hacking about. Your mum was such a helpful soul with all the coming and goings and had a lot more experience than we did re horse happenings gear etc. Many blessing to you and your family. Dale Plumtree

Dale and Bruce Plumtree
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