Sister Joan OP BENNETT

FUNERAL HOME

Gillions Funeral Services Ltd

407 Hillside Rd

Dunedin South , Otago

Joan BENNETT Obituary

Peacefully, on March 27, 2026, at Dunedin Hospital, in the care of the medical staff in Ward 8B, and formerly, in the loving care of the staff at the Little Sisters of the Poor. Dearly loved Sister of the New Zealand Dominican Sisters. Treasured daughter of George* and Lucy* Bennett, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Owen and Jean, Tony and Donna, Rosalie and Ricky, Bernadette* and Brendan, Danny, Catherine and Philip (Australia). In the 65th year of her Religious Profession. Treasured aunt of all her nieces and nephews and loyal friend to many. Rest in Peace. Mass of Thanksgiving for Joan's life will be held in the Chapel at Sacred Heart Home, 295 Brockville Road, Dunedin, at 11.00am, on Monday, March 30, followed by burial at Green Park Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel. Messages to PO Box 5395, Dunedin.
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Published by Southland Times on Mar. 30, 2026.

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Juanita Cranston (nee McGowan)

Earlier today

Thank you Sister for the gentle and kind way you taught me at school. Rest in Peace.

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Tricia Robinson

Earlier today

Thoughts and best wishes to the Dominican Srs and the Bennett family at this sad time.

Annette Mary Moody

March 28, 2026

Sister Diana Mary was my favourite teacher and friend. She is a beautiful soul, so kind, gentle and patient with all her students. Our classes at St Dominic's Henderson would have been among her first. We were privileged to have her with us the entire 4 years of secondary. I so enjoyed catching up with her the few times I could manage it over the last many decades. Until we met again Sr Joan. The angels will love having you.

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