Born 9 February 1961, graduated to glory on 1 April 2022 after a short battle with cancer.

Soulmate and wonderful husband to Tracy. Beloved Father to Julia and Gemma.

You were such a fighter. We will never forget the legacy you have left. We are so blessed.

We love you more than most, and forever. Have a wonderful party in heaven with Jesus, darling.

A service to celebrate Leigh's life is to be held at Legacy Gardens, 53 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa on Monday 11 April at 1.30pm.

In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Waipuna Hospice who did a wonderful job caring for Leigh over this last while at waipunahospice.org.nz. Communications to the Benton family c/- PO Box 3136 Tauranga.