Margaret Leigh Benge

20 March 19504 March 2025

Passed peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Aged 74 years.

Much loved mother of Sarah, Colin, and Joan, mother-in-law of Rachel. Granny Marg to her granddaughter Ava. A loved sister, aunty, and good friend to many.

A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson at 1pm. Followed by a gathering, details to be advised at the service.

For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed via https://www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where messages can also be left for family.

Tributes

Condolences to you all, very sad to have read this, I enjoyed our chats when dropping her home from her car servicing and always appreciated the choclate she would slip to me. Lovely lady she was. Mon

Monique Nicoll

To Sarah, Colin and Joanie, I’m sorry I can’t be there but I am sending my love as you farewell your mum. Xxx

Tui Wagstaff

Marg was a truely loved and valued friend and neighbour here in Hokitika. Her continual happiness and good nature warmed those around her. We often think of her and our little Friday night drinks. Love to all

Areta and Russell Gugich

Thinking of you Sarah and all your family with love Such a heart-braking time You will miss her deeply always here for you as you were for me Love Lynette

Lynette Chambers

A lovely lady 😢 Condolences to her family. Marie & Ken Beams

Marie Beams
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