5 May 1927 – 16 April 2025
5 May 1927 – 16 April 2025
BERENDT – Dawn Mary (nee Price)
Born 5.5.1927 at Kaiapoi – Passed away 16.4.2025 at Westport.
Daughter of the late Joe and Myrtle Price. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late
George.
Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline Berendt, Sue and Geoff Schurr, Stu and Marilyn Berendt, and Tina and Paul Taylor.
Treasured Grandma of Nick and David King, Crispin, Aidan and Tim Schurr, Shanan, Renee and the late Carey Berendt, and Dylan, Pip (Hateley) and Isaac Taylor. Beloved and loving Grandma Dawn of her 17 great grandchildren. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Geoff (deceased) and Beryl Price, and Gary (deceased) and Madeleine Price and loved sister-in-law of Bruce and Shirley Berendt (both deceased)
Her family deeply appreciate the support they have received over the last few
months from their friends, Dawn’s long-term carers, and most recently the care from staff at O’Conor Home, and Dr Vaughan Leigh. Messages may be sent C/- PO Box 483, Westport 7866.
As per Dawn’s wishes she has been cremated, and the family will hold a memorial
service and interment with George at a later date.
Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, Funeral Directors Association of NZ.
So sad to hear a most respected lady has passed condolences to all. So often wondered how she might be. Thinking of you all

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