Leslie Orton

8 June 195321 May 2024

On Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Peacefully at Hospice Waikato surrounded by her family.

Much loved wife of Peter. Cherished Mum of Jason, Justin, Jade, Sacha, and Che. Loved Granny to all of her grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

A service for Leslie will be held at Woolertons’ Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton on Friday 24 May at 1.00pm.

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Funeral service held at Woolertons' Funeral Home Chapel

Tributes

Such a beautiful soul. I feel privileged to have spent some time with Leslie at the end of last year. Her farewell service was perfect. Condolences to Peter and all the family. Much love ❤️

Diane Hewitt

A beautiful service for a wonderful lady, you will be missed. You had a way of making me feel special everytime I saw you. Moe mai ra Leslie xx

Carolyn Walker

Dearest Family. I am very sorry and shocked to hear of Leslies passing. This also goes for Heke (her mother). We shared many happy years together as neighbours and therefore were very familiar with each others families. Please accept my condolensces and love to you all at this time. Thankyou for the wonderful memories as families. Many hugs and lots of love I am thinking of you all tonight Phyllis Matenga and families 3/29 Dinsdale Road Hamilton 0212631180

Phyllis Matenga

Such an awesome Aunty. Although i hadn't seen you for years, I will remember your infectious laugh and how happy my mum always was when she was with you. Big aroha to Uncle Peter and the cuzzies.

Kelly Tierney

We will love and miss you so very dearly beautiful Les all our love Stephen and Ripeka. Rest in heavenly love, moe mai ra.

Ripeka and Stephen Bennett

Our hearts are heavy. Condolences. Sorry we could not be with you all. Thank you for the opportunity with live stream Kia Kaha

Colleen Walker

Beautiful lady with a heart of gold. Could always bring a smile to my face!! Incredible Mother I could just keep going. My heart goes out to all the family. KiaKaha!!

Sean Maclean

She became a friend and I will never forget her beautiful smile. Glad I had a visit with you a few weeks ago. She absolutely loved her family and talked about them often.A lady that will be truly missed.RIP Leslie with your beautiful Mum. Oxox❤️❤️

Janet

Leslie was one of the nicest person I ever had the pleasure to work with,She will be really missed by me,Sorry we missed out on our last catch up.

Lorraine.Greer.

Lovely Lady Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Brian & Lyn

Brian & Lyn

Rest peacefully dear cousin and say hello and give my love to all my dear ones up there with you.

Noeleen Guillard

Sending massive love to the Orton/Bennett whanau. Loved your humour Aunty Les' your stories were class. May you rest in heavenly peace. XXX

Tania Adams
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