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Gladys Diane BENGSTON

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Wairarapa Funeral Services

35-37 Lincoln Rd

Masterton, Wellington

Gladys BENGSTON Obituary

On August 5, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by family at Wairarapa Hospital, in her 80th year. Loved soulmate and wife of David for over 60 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Avon and Jo, Shellie; predeceased by Gavin McAnulty, wife of Craig Lumsden; Peter and Katrina. Treasured Nana and Grandma of her 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gladys Bengston, c/- PO Box 460, Masterton 5840. The Service to Celebrate Gladys' Life will be held in Nireaha Community Hall, 893 Nireaha Road, Nireaha, on August 8 at 10.00am, followed by private burial.


Published by Manawatu Standard on Aug. 6, 2025.

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Judy Burnes

Yesterday

Condolence to you David & your family on the passing of Gladys. Such a lovely, capable lady, always smiling. Have memories when in the same class at College & when she ran the florist shop in Pahiatua. Also remember the Mangamutu days when the Bengston family lived on Ridge Road north

RIP Gladys
Judy & John Burnes
Waikanae
ex Pahiatua

Ewen Drysdale

Yesterday

Sorry to hear of Gladys´s passing. My condolences to all the family. R.I.P.
Ewen Drysdale

Roselynn and Keith Waldman

Yesterday

Our deepset sympathy to David and your family. Gladys was an amazing Mum and wife. Always positive and that beautiful smiling face. I recall "chewing the fat" with Gladys during my time as a Legal Executive. She really was a beautiful soul.

Vicki King

Yesterday

Sorfy to hesr of Gladys passing.
Lots of memories when we were playing housie at the club.
R.I.P

Kerry & Val Fergus

Yesterday

Our deepest sympathy & condolences David & family on the sad loss of Gladys. May your precious memories of her give you comfort.

Margaret Lockwood Gardner

Yesterday

Very happy primary and secondary schools days with Gladys. A great fullback in our secondary schools hockey teams
Condolences to the family

Glenys Murphy

August 6, 2025

Fond memories of Gladys from our time teaching at Nireaha School. RIP Gladys Love and condolences to whanau.
Glenys (nee Edmonds)

Colleen Daysh

August 6, 2025

So sorry to hear of Gladys' passing. She was my late husband John Daysh's cousin and he was very fond of her. RIP Gladys, Kia Kaha, whanau.

Una, matt and the kids

August 6, 2025

So very sorry in the short year we have known gladys she was a wonderful lady with a heart of gold. Thinking of use all at this very sad time.

Delia Carrington

August 6, 2025

our deepest sympathy on the passing off Gladys,thinking off you all at this sad time.John and Delia Carrington

Carolyn Windelborn

August 6, 2025

The world has lost a special treasure. Nana was a true gem. We are all better for knowing her. Our deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of a beautiful soul. May you rest in peace Nana. You smile will be remembered forever.
The Windelborn Family (58P)

Gilmore Hall

August 6, 2025

David and Family. So very sad to hear about Gladys.The last time we saw Gladys, she looked so well.Thinking of you all with our deepest sympathy.Gill and Kay, Dannevirke.

Sue & John Hunter

August 6, 2025

To David & family ,we are deeply saddened to hear that Gladys has passed.Losing your solemate & precious mum & grandmother is so very hard for you all.Thinking of you all with much love at this very sad time. Sue & John Hunter.

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