John Bennett Wentworth (1912 - 2013)

Born 30 Apr 1912 in New Zealand

Husband of Kathleen Noel (Farley) Wentworth — married 1940 in New Zealand

Died 10 Apr 2013 at age 100 in Auckland, New Zealand

Biography

WENTWORTH, John Bennett. Peacefully in his sleep on 10 April 2013 at Meadowbank Lifestyle Village Hospital, Auckland, previously resident for 20 years at Crestwood Village, Titirangi; in his 101st year. Beloved and devoted Husband of Kathleen (deceased), dearly loved and respected father of John (deceased) and Douglas (Australia); loved father-in-law of Mary and Sue (Australia), and much loved Grandfather of Craig (Los Angeles), Derek (Montreal), Anne, Charles and grandfather-in-law of Tracey, proud Great-Grandfather of Caleb, and special loving cherished friend and companion of Margaret Topp, Crestwood Village. A man who enjoyed life, loved singing, playing the organ, gardening and fishing. The family would like to thank all at Metlifecare Crestwood Village and Oceania Meadowbank Hospital for the wonderful care and support John received. A service to celebrate John's life will be held on Tuesday 16th April at 11.00am at All Saints Anglican Church, Selwyn Road, Howick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St John Ambulance Service: Order of St John, Private Bag 14902, Panmure, Auckland 1741 or www.stjohn.org.nz. Communications to the Wentworth family. C/- PO Box 56-013, Dominion Road, Auckland 1446

Sources

• "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz).
  • Birth Registration / 1912/5156 / Name: Wentworth, John Bennett / Parents: Dorothy & Thomas
  • Marriage Registration /
  • Death Registration / 2013/9242 / Name: Wentworth, John Bennett/ DOB: 30 April 1912