Howard John Malcolm Benfield

Also known as "Ben"

19 April 193617 August 2025

Ben passed away peacefully on 17 August with family at his side.

Loving husband of Bobbie (dec) and loving partner of Liz.

Loved father and father in law of Guy and Delywn, Karen and Simon, Leigh and Steve.

 Loved grandfather of Angela, Owen, Sean, Daniel, Cailin, Megan, Shontal and great grandfather of Ivy, Rosie, Trè, Arthur.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Care Village, Ngongotaha would be greatly appreciated.

Tributes

Tribute to Ben Benfield Sunny Brook Garden Centre The Oasis at Sunset Road, that became a refuge for me When I really needed it Ben and Liz, Stephen and Cathy, Lynn and Peter across the road Inspired talks about ‘central living’ Community and creativity and new ways of living Your visit to Breda when I was still mourning I cherish the memory of an artistic dreamer and the people around him Thank you for being first a landlord and a neighbour , then unique spiritual company on the long uneven path Bless you

Monica
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