On Wednesday 18 June 2025 at Cedar Manor Care Home, aged 91. Dearly loved husband of the late Jocelyn (Joc). Loved father and father-in-law of Jude and Doug Priest, Lynda Palfrey and Monte Wells, and the late Karen McKinney, and Alan McKinney. Beloved Pa and Great Pa to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A treasured friend to many. “The fisherman rests, his lines are tidied and his catch is tallied..” A celebration of Mick’s life will be held at Legacy Tauranga,383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, at 2pm on Tuesday 24 June. In lieu of flowers, please donate towards Red Cross. Communications to: The family of Mick Bennett c/o Legacy Funerals P.O. Box 3136 Greerton  3142.