Also known as "Mick"
13 December 1933 – 18 June 2025
Also known as "Mick"
13 December 1933 – 18 June 2025
On Wednesday 18 June 2025 at Cedar Manor Care Home, aged 91. Dearly loved husband of the late Jocelyn (Joc). Loved father and father-in-law of Jude and Doug Priest, Lynda Palfrey and Monte Wells, and the late Karen McKinney, and Alan McKinney. Beloved Pa and Great Pa to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A treasured friend to many. “The fisherman rests, his lines are tidied and his catch is tallied..” A celebration of Mick’s life will be held at Legacy Tauranga,383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, on Tuesday 24 June at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate towards Red Cross. Communications to: The family of Mick Bennett c/o Legacy Funerals P.O. Box 3136 Greerton 3142.
Funeral service held at Legacy Tauranga
An absolutely wonderful man and a much loved big brother. He never had a bad word to say about anyone or anything and never judgemental. Loved and missed by all the family. Reunited with Joc. Rest in peace.
Oh Mick you lovely man. I have memories of a gentle, loving Dad and husband who would help absolutely anyone. My first memory of you is in 1981 when you insisted on painting the walls in our Hamilton flat when Lynda, Alison and I moved in. You always looked for ways to take care of your girls. I’m so sorry I’m not there to support you Lynda. Love Deb
Funeral service held at Legacy Tauranga

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