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Ronald BENTLEY

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 18 August 2026Posted 22 August 2026

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Riverstone Care Home, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sylvia. Special thanks to the Bupa staff.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice via arohanuihospice.org.nz would be appreciated.

Messages to Ron's Family can be left via cottonfunerals.co.nz/funerals or sent c/- 697 Main Street, Palmerston North 4441. A farewell for Ron will be held at 10.00am on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at the Kelvin Grove Cemetery, 118 James Line, Palmerston North.

Arranged by Robert J. Cotton Funeral Directors

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Kelvin Grove Cemetery

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