Died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 4th 2020, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Vicky for 51 years, loved and respected father of Rod and Dan, loved father-in-law of Danielle, David and Geoff. Much loved grandfather of Bayley, Summer, and Beau. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law. Special thanks to all of the district and palliative nurses who have cared for Peter. Also special thanks to a number of individuals in the Ross community (and surrounds), whose help and support has been greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to 4 Sale St, Ross 7812. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Ross Community Hall, Ross on Tuesday, March 10, commencing at 1 pm. Private cremation to follow. At Peter’s request please wear bright clothing.
Peter George Bennett QSM, JP
Sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you all.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Another totara has been taken but his memory will live on within our thoughts
RIP Peter to the most soft spoken genuine Policeman I know you will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to Vicky, Rod Dan and families. Peter was a very lovely man and he will be sadly missed. Hugs to you all. RIP Peter.
R.I.P Peter. Lovely memories of a great neighbour and community Police Officer. Condolences and love to Vicky, Rod & Dan xxx
dearly missed by many i miss you bampi
Sorry to hear this, fond memories of you all and our time in Ross. Thinking of you Vicki, Rod, Dan and families. From Michelle, (Gunn) Jacob Gunn, Sarah Gunn and families xxx
Our condolences to Vicky and family. Such a lovely man who had the respect of many.
Peter was a gentleman in every sense. he cared about people and the Ross Community.
He will be missed.
Condolences to Dan and all the family.
Condolences to Vicky and boys. Peter was my hero. Much love to you all. X
My condolences to Vicky and family. Peter will be greatly missed. Peter was the friendliest, fairest and kindest Police Officer one could meet. Farewell Peter.
To darlin Vick, Rod, Danny and familys.” Pete. ” The larger than life absolute good bastard. What a hole in the world he has left. Forever loved by all who knew him. My love to you guys always.. love Michelle & I. X x x
Peter was such a gentleman & awesome local policeman when we lived in Ross.Our condolences & love to you Vicky,Rod & Dan.Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Love Gail,Bronwyn,Adam, Hamish & Heath White xxx
So sad, Peter was such a lovely man, he will be missed by many. Love and best wishes. Thinking of you all.
Our thought are with you at this sad time. Alisoun Frost and sons Jeffrey and Stephen.
So sad…..such a great man. We will miss you Pete. Sending love to you and your family Vicki xxx
So sorry to hear Vicky he was such a good man
Condolences to Vicky and the family. Mum and Peter experienced a lot together in their work and I know mum and dad were very fond of him.
Vicky Ron Dan and family.
There will always be a Peter size gap in the world now.
He will be truly missed
Condolences to Peters family, Vicky, Rod, Dan and extended families memories of Ross’s ‘cool cop’ and community asset. Much love
So sad to read of Peter,s death. I have had him in my prayers for some time .A wonderfull Police. Officer to work with at the many accidents that we attended over a number of years .He will be missed My love to you Vicky and your boys and their family,s Your soul mate is gone but not far away. God bless you all
Peter being an X Welsh motorcycle cop made a point of catching up with us bikers from Hari Hari in the mid 70’s. He was always fair minded and friendly. A policeman that didn’t demand but earned our respect. RIP Peter, you were one of the few good ones
Very sad to read of.Peters passing. I have some good memories of debates.with Pete around the Council table.
Condolences to Vicky and family.
Well Pete your journey has ended “in the fullness of time”.
A Great man gone way to soon.
Much love Vicky & Family.
Will always have fond memories of Sundays at Gun Club and your calculated blind eye… You were a very respected and valued friend of our family. Cheers Pete.
So sorry Vicky, condolences to you and the family
Vicky, it was so special to have you and Peter visit and catch up on old times. Such a sad loss to you and your family but also the wider community. RIP Pete xx
Sorry to hear of Mr Bennetts passing he was a awesome man be saddly miss
My deep condolences to Vicky and family. I have great memories of Peter, not only as a warm and caring local policeman back in the days in Harihari, but as a fellow member of the South Westland Lions Club.
Condolences to the Bennett family.Such a lovely community minded bloke,and top policeman….Judy NukuTawhiti ex Harihari.
R.I.P pete ill really miss you as so will many others
Condolences to Vicky and family. A lovely man gone to soon, RIP. Peter we will miss your lovely smile and chats on our special lions nights. Steve and Karen Davie, Hari Hari.
Very sorry to read this sad news. He was a good man. R.I.P. Peter. Lyn Astin & family.
Condolences to Vicky and all the family. A big part of our community lost, Graeme and Jeanette Hall
TOP GUY, TOP COP. R.I.P Pete.
Condolences Vicky and Family.
Peter was a big help for me with Boy Scouts in the 70s and put me forward for Outward Bound course thru Lions, for which I am ever grateful. The interviews he did with Bruce some while back, are Treasures I greatly enjoyed. R.I.P Peter
Love and hugs to you Vicky and your family at this time. PB’s going has taken a big chunk out of our lives. All we can hope for is that there will be a few that will pick up his batten and keep running with the many projects in the community he was involved in.?
Vicky, please accept our condolences. Peter and yourself were a great part our our lives In Ross. There are many memories…setting up the Lions coal deliveries..eel diving…trips to the various SW Lions gatherings and dinners.. recovering Joycelyn’s car. The. memories keep coming. Vicky our thoughts are with you.
Sorry to hear about Pete passing the Vicky, he was greatly respected and loved by many and will be missed.
Peter, you helped change my life for the better. You believed in me and we respected each other. We had some interesting conversations in those early days. I only hope I hav the courage to speak tomorrow. As a community constable Ross could not have asked for better. Vicki, Rod, Dan, your families and Peters friends must be proud of his achievements over the years. Myself, he helped save my soul. My condolences go out to all.?
he will missed by many and loved by an encredible community but will never be forgotten
we really miss you bampi