GRAVESIDE - FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2025 COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M. ***LIVE STREAM COMMENCING AT 2.45 PM (PAKENHAM HOTEL)***
Pakenham Cemetery
The Pakenham Hotel
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Ngaire Jane Bennett
Peacefully on 29th October 2025
Beloved mother of Christine, Peter,
Deb, Robert and Vikki.
Fond mother-in-law of Rod,
Stephen, Marg and Tim.
Loving grandmother of Hannah, Emma,
Millie, Prue and Pablo.
Great grandmother of Tara, Tessa,
Lulu and Peaches.
Friend to many.
Loved and remembered always.
A Graveside service for
Ngaire Bennett will be held at the
Pakenham Cemetery
Thewlis Road, Pakenham
on Friday 7th November 2025
commencing at 2:00 p.m.
(This will no longer be live streamed)
Following the graveside
service all are welcome to
the Pakenham Hotel (Top Pub),
226-230 Princes Highway, Pakenham
to further celebrate Ngaire’s life
from 2.45pm. (This will be live streamed)
No flowers by request.
A donation to the
Royal Flying Doctor Service
would be preferred.
A link to make a donation is
located at the top of this page.
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Always indebted to Eddie Lewis for putting my name forward to help out at Ngaire’s home. Instantly we hit it off & rather than working we sat for yours watching her favourite show “Would I lie to you” and telling stories about our families, Pakenham locals and the like. She made visitors & friends alike feel special. Loved Ngaire like a mother. Rest peacefully Ngaire. Much love to all the family.
thank you for allowing me to care for ngaire at millhaven lodge we bonded over the fact that we both shared an unusual name and always had a story to tell she always encouraged me to pursue nursing i will finish my qualification next week i will be thinking of her when i do thankful i was able to tell her right before my final placement that i was done such a kind soul who will be missed by us all sorry for your loss thinking of you
Our deepest sympathy to the Bennett family on the passing of your beautiful mother and grandmother, Ngaire.
She was a treasure and we know that you will all miss her very much. May memories of happy times spent together bring you great comfort.
We send our love to you all at this very sad and difficult time.
Love Narelle, Bede, Tom, Michael and Matthew Debenham xxx
We have fond memories of Ngaire over many years as Pakenham residents. Riding with Jo and Bill on the Great Victorian Bike Ride and the comical events when Ngaire and Deb catered for my mother’s 80th birthday, to name just a few. Always laughing, always happy. Fondly remembered.
Sorry to hear of Ngaire’s passing.
She was a great neighbor & lovely lady, always up for a chat.
Condolences to her family.
Chris & Rob Nobelius
memories are precious, love from Shirley White and family
Sincere condolences to all the family.
A lovely lady who lived life to the fullest.
RIP Ngaire
Brenda and Graham O’Brien
Farewell to you Ngaire my dear friend.
You were always so good to me and my siblings in our times of need, and a rock solid friend to our dear departed father Ray.
I will miss our long chats on the phone, and always loved my drop-in visits to your place in Pakenham we would have a cuppa, reminisce, and laugh about times gone by.
You were always sharp as a tack, and your knowledge of all things sport related was second to none.
You were the best thing to come out of New Zealand since Phar Lap I reckon.
Sadly missed and very fondly remembered.
My condolences to all of the Bennett crew.
Love always.
Rest In Peace Queen Ngaire xx
We were so sorry to hear of Ngaire’s passing. She was a lovely outgoing person who was always interested in people and what they were up to. Ngaire was a great friend and neighbour to Elaine’s parents, Elwyn and Keith Alexander. Her friendship helped them settle more quickly into the Pakenham community after they moved there in 1999. Unfortunately we will be in Benalla on the day of her service and therefore send our apologies for not attending. Our condolences to the extended Bennett family – may the many happy memories built up over Ngaire’s long life stay with you always.
My deepest condolences, Ngaire you will be deeply missed by us all at Millhaven lodge Staff & resident’s alike, you where a beautiful soul who cared for everyone like we where one of your own, i loved sharing a laugh with you on shift and bonding over family, may you rest in peace love.
Chris and I will miss that smiling face.
I was so happy that I got to see you a couple of weeks ago.
Rest in peace and with Keith.
I we have so m any Happy Memories of Ngaire when we were in Pakenham. She was very Funny and treated poeple She met like Family..And She was game to do things which we would only dream of.xxxxLove to the Family..R.I.P. Jean and David Hoare.
To my dear friend Ngaire
I will miss you and our short but special conversations of late while you and I were both in care
I am with you in spirit though. Until we meet again Sincere condolences to all
Kathleen Mary Pitt (neeAtkins )
Deepest sympathy to the Bennet family, we will miss Ngaire at our monthly luncheons, she was a beautiful lady who will be sadly missed. Joan Shelton
Vale Ngaire my wonderful ex mother -in -law. I will always remember our times together and our phone conversations. My love and deepest condolences to Deb, Christine, Peter, Vikki and Robert.
What a force of nature you were Ngaire! So full of life, boundless energy and the best company ever! We will miss your irresistible laugh and great sense of fun. You made the world a better place to be in!
Goodbye, Ngaire.
❤️
I will miss our chats over a cuppa and your wonderful advice Ngaire.
The good old days when the old Pakenham Racecourse was up and going.
You would always come out to your back porch, give us a wave and have a chat with all the staff.
Many a smoko on the porch with a cuppa. Highlight of my day.
Thanks for always listening and just being you!
You were one of a kind Ngaire, who lived live to the fullest.
Sadly missed and fondly remembered.
Thinking of the Bennett family at this difficult time. Ngaire was one of the kind. RIP.
Thank you for letting me know of Ngaire’s passing – I feel really sad for all the Bennett family as I know how much you loved her, as did I. Her ready laughter, wit and warmth will be so missed by so many and I feel grateful to have called her a friend. I’m sure there will be lots of stories and laughs shared at the Top Pub today. Drink up and enjoy all the reflections about wonderful Ngaire – I will be thinking of you. Love Susan
Sending our thoughts and condolances from Millhaven Lodge Ron Andrews Residents
Ngaire, it was such a privilege to care for you. Your gentle smile and kind spirit brightened every day. You’ll be dearly missed and always remembered with love.
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