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Leigh BENNETT Obituary

Passed away peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning, 14th July 2025, aged 56 years. Cherished partner of Mark for 34 years. Dearly loved mum of Daniel, Brodie, and Jessica. Treasured nana of Madiison, and Marleiigh, Tyler and Sunny, and two bundles of joy due next month. A Treasured Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Aunty and Friend.
A service to celebrate Leigh's life will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Service's chapel, at 268 High Street, Hawera on Friday, 18th of July, at 1.00pm, followed by a burial in the Kaponga Cemetery. For those wishing to attend the service via webcast, can do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz/tributes. In memory of Leigh, donations to the Taranaki Animal Protection Trust and the Taranaki Hospice, would be appreciated and left at the service.



Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jul. 15 to Jul. 17, 2025.

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Jo & Pete Cox

July 21, 2025

So sad, to hear of Leigh's passing, we will miss her terribly, we had some good laughs, our condolences to Mark and family.
Pete & Jo

Noeleen

July 19, 2025

I worked with Leigh for several years at the racecourse and always remember her strong work ethic and obvious love and care she had for her family. We sure had some great times!

Judy and Jake BUCKTHOUGHT

July 18, 2025

Very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Leigh and our condolences go out to her friends and family, including her Woolworths family, over her many years of working there we know how appreciated she was by everyone.

We first met Leigh earlier this year and she was a great person to know and a very friendly person. Although we only knew her for a few months until her sad illness, it was a pleasure to know her.

We unfortunately were not able to make her funeral today, but we hope it was a good service for Leigh.

Summer

July 18, 2025

Leigh your infectious laugh I will always remember. Your no BS attitude was always refreshing, even if it meant I had to take the stitches out of your leg in the staff room because you couldn't be arsed going to the Drs. Trading extremely bad Dad jokes, laughing together. Thankyou for being unapologetically you.

Andrea Berry

July 18, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Leigh´s passing. Unfortunately I am away and can´t come to her funeral. She always enjoyed following my face horses and eventually she went in a race horse with us called CRAFTY COLIN. He is racing tomorrow at New Plymouth R1 and I have hopefully organised our jockey to wear a black armband to mark her passing. Hope Colin and salute the judge for her.

Kylee

July 18, 2025

Leigh, popping into the storeroom just isn´t the same without you, I miss your staunch attitude and your huge laugh, you were a very special person and I loved hearing all about your grand babies that were just so proud of
Love to all Leigh´s family xx

Michelle Hossack

July 18, 2025

Oh mark, such sad news, only recently caught up with her, reminiscing about the kids younger years. Condolences to you and yours, RIL Leigh

Stacy Brown

July 17, 2025

So sorry to read of Leighs sudden passing, we attended Featherston Primary in the 70s, to see Leigh lived an hour from me in Taranaki. Thoughts to you all at this Sad Time..
Rest in Peace Leigh x

Ruth and Kayne

July 15, 2025

Rest in peace beautiful lady you always had a smile when you saw us

Julie Budd

July 15, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Fly high beautiful lady.
Lots of love xx

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