On March 12, 2026, peacefully at Burwood Hospital; aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Edward, much loved mother of Michelle, Jenny, and Edward, and a cherished nana of the late Shannon, Brooke; Adam, Jermain, Melissa, Seth, and Hayley; Charles, and the late Nicholas. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Molly and the late Roger Brown, the late Jordy, the late Peter, and Dorothy and Bob. Special thanks to all the staff on Ward C1 Burwood Hospital, for all their care and support of our dear mother. Messages to the Benton family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443. Edna will be resting at home from this afternoon. A Funeral Service for Edna will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Sockburn, on Tuesday, March 17, at 2.00pm.

Published by The Press on Mar. 14, 2026.