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Madoc BENFELL Obituary

BENFELL, Madoc Ian:
On 26th March 2021. Passed away aged 13 years. Dearly cherished son of Mike and Antoinette Benfell, beloved brother of Vittoria and treasured twin to Finlay. Beloved grandson of Bryan and Barbara Gaskin, Susan and the late Ian Benfell. Treasured nephew to Erin and Andrea Collier, Cadeyrn Gaskin and Beck West, Chris and Vanessa Benfell, David and Ivana Benfell. Very tall cousin to Tully, Georgie and Hanneli. Grateful thanks to the McCarthy, Scott and Yeldon families for your incredible love and support, and to the wider community for your care of our family. Messages to the Benfell family may be left in Madoc's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted to c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. A celebration of Madoc's life will be held at Old St Paul's, Mulgrave St, Thorndon, on Tuesday 13th April 2021 at 1.00pm.
If ever there comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart,
I'll stay there forever
- Winnie the Pooh


Published by Dominion Post from Apr. 1 to Apr. 10, 2021.

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Memories and Condolences
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Dear Benfell family

This has been such a devastating loss and I'm beyond sad for your family. I never got the chance to meet Madoc but from everything I've heard, he sounded like an amazing young man. This has hit me so deeply and you're entire family is always in my thoughts. Lots of love, stay strong

Isabella Sinclair

July 31, 2021

To Mike, Antoinette and all the Benfell family - I was so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son Madoc. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Dianne Dannefaerd

Dianne Dannefaerd

April 16, 2021

Ant, Mike, Vittoria and Finlay, I am so sorry for your devastating loss. The farewell service you shared sounded beautiful from all the lovely heartwarming comments you received. Thinking of you and sending lots of love, Selena

Selena Chan

April 15, 2021

To Mike, Antoinette and family,
Deeply sorry to hear about losing your son Madoc.
Kind regards
The Pringles incl. Soda, Leo and Bentley

April 14, 2021

Carol McGinty

April 13, 2021

Alicia Mcginniss

April 13, 2021

Dear Benfell family,
I'm sorry I couldn't be with you this afternoon but my heart was. I have great memories of sharing Year 6 camp with you. Words can't say how sad I am. So many thoughts and much love are with you. Madoc will be remembered. Arohanui, big hugs.

Carolyn Player

April 13, 2021

To the Benfell family

We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Osbornes

April 13, 2021

Madoc,
You were an amazing friend in preschool and I can't stop thinking about all those times we had back then. I miss you so much and to Mike, Antoinette, Findlay and Vittoria, I am so sorry for your loss

Samuel Mcgrail

Friend

April 13, 2021

Dearest Benfell Family,
I cannot even imagine what you must all be going through. Cherish your memories of Madoc & hold them close to your heart. My thoughts and love are with you all.
Much love
Kirstie

Kirsten Mander

April 12, 2021

To the Benfell family

Love to all and may your son be at peace and forever in your hearts

Amy Merrin

April 12, 2021

Hey Madoc,
James remembers you as a joyful soul.
Anthony still wears some of your clothes that were handed down to help keep him warm.
You touched our lives and live on in our hearts. Wishing you peace as you find your resting place in the coming days.

To our friends, the Benfell family - you have been in our thoughts so much these last few weeks as sudden change has hit you so very hard. I wish we could join you on Tuesday, but the boys are home sick. We will light our own candle and share again in the memories of Maddox at home.

Karen King

April 12, 2021

Julie Hildreth

April 11, 2021

My daughter Aanika remembers Madoc from Intermediate and also at Newlands College. One cannot begin to imagine the pain your family must be going through.May God give you the strength to bear this devastating loss.

Deepshikha Munshi

April 9, 2021

Mike, Antoinette and family, our hearts are breaking for you. There are no words at this time, that can express how deeply saddened we are for you. May you find comfort in knowing that our thoughts and our prayers are with you.
We pray that you will find comfort and Peace from all of those around you who care and share your grief.
Much love ❤

Denise Foster

April 8, 2021

This is Zahra,
I am a student at Newlands College and I have seen Madoc and talked to him and the conversations we had were unforgettable. I loved his smile and the way he was accepting to others. He had a very kind heart and was a very nice, kind, loving, accepting person to anyone. He always made me laugh and he always said hi to me when he walked past me in intermediate and the few weeks he was at college. I would go up to his form class with my friends because one of them was in his form class and I would see him at the back of the room on his computer laughing and smiling away. I would ask if I could use his Rubix cube and he would be really generous and let me. As parents should never outlive their children I am thinking about you and praying for you and your whanau. This is a tragic moment to everyone who did or did not know him. He was a really kind friend of mine and no one will be able to replace him and his unique personality. Aroha Nui. We are all thinking about him and all miss him. Kia Kaha

Zahra Bou-saab

April 8, 2021

Hi Mike and Antoinette, this is Eli,
Madoc was a great friend to me in intermediate, and i loved dearly as a friend. The friends that he made in intermediate will always remember him.

Eli Franklin soon

April 7, 2021

We will always remember special preschool times together with our Fab Five kids and all the laughter and chaos of the adventures we shared...we are so glad to have these memories with Madoc in them. What we've always admired about your family is the love you all share and give openly, and we pray that love endures. Robyn, Glen, Gemma and Daniel xxxx

The Lovewells

April 7, 2021

I am so sorry you have lost Madoc. My son Andre (Kingsford), and yours were friends. They played together when they were both in intermediate two years ago. College seperated them, and they didn't have even a chance to bump in to each other this year. I wish they'd had a chance to connect again, the changes in college are so hard on kids. Andre liked Madoc, he's upset to have no more time with him

Alison Mikoz

April 6, 2021

Thinking of you and your family

Kia kaha

Blance

April 5, 2021

Antoinette and Mike and family. You are great people and this tragedy will be devastating. However we never forget our loved ones, their memories live in our hearts. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Colin (Zoe) Watson. Churton Park.

Colin Watson

April 5, 2021

Heartfelt sympathy for your family for the devastating loss of your Madoc. May you all feel the love and strength around you at this time x

Lissette

April 3, 2021

Branka

April 3, 2021

Dear Antoinette and Mike and family
At this sad and painful time, talk lots about your beloved son, hold each other tight, and be the things you loved most about him, even though he is gone. This will keep him alive in your hearts forever. Love and strength to you all. Julia

Julia Wharton

April 3, 2021

From my famy to yours, heartfelt condolences. If I could take your pain I would. Thinking of you all and know that you are supported and not alone at this tragic and devastating time.

Raewyn and Michael Gordon-Brown

April 3, 2021

Earthly words are unable to express ...
Sending you all so much LOVE & LIGHT and PEACE & SERENITY

Michele Courage

April 3, 2021

Sweet Madoc,
He whetu tiaho koe - you are a shining star.
Kei te marama matou i a koe me t whnau i tenei w puri. Kia noho koe ki tetahi waahi ahuru me te koa.

Our thoughts and prayers with the Benfell whnau on this day, and every day to follow.
May your darling Madoc be the light that opens each day, and the moon that lights our darkest nights.
Sending all of our love and healing energy your way.

Lia

April 2, 2021

Dear Antoinette and Mike..it is impossible to find words at a time like this. My sincere sympathy with you all . Memories too of a happier Easter when John and I were privileged to be guests at your wedding.
Sincerely, Jenny Daniels.

April 2, 2021

Dearest Antoinette, Mike, Vittoria and Finlay. No words can ease your pain, or the hurt that I and others feel with you. No tangible thing can replace your loss. But Madoc is connected to you by heartstrings. A love and bond so deep they are part of you. And those heartstrings will be connected to you right through into infinity.

The wonderful person that Madoc is, is a reflection of the beautiful and special family you all are. I love you. Here for you. April

April Phillips

April 2, 2021

Dearest Antionette and Mike,
Am heartbroken for you both.
Your care for me, near 22 years ago is remembered vividly.. Have lit a candle for Madoc and know that William will look after him.
Our love and thoughts are with you and with Finlay and Vittoria...enveloping Hugs and sharing your grieving Kristin,Tony and Penelope

April 2, 2021

I never met Madoc, but as a mother with similar aged children, I am at a loss of words. Mike & Antionette, all the strength, light and peace your way. Our family (including Clooney) are thinking of you & your beautiful boy Madoc at this time. I am sure he is at peace, wherever he is right now...much love, Shweta & family.

Shweta Sharma

Acquaintance

April 2, 2021

No amount of words can express the pain that you are going through. We are sending you love and prayers and hope you are able to find strength during this dark time.

Amy & David Rainford

April 2, 2021

Words will not wipe away your tears
And hugs may not ease the pain,
But hold onto your memories
Because forever they remain

Thinking of you all at this very sad time
Margaret and Neil Burney
(Patience of the Vet Clinic)

Margaret Burney

April 2, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chrystal Ryan

Acquaintance

April 2, 2021

Our thoughts and love are with you at this unbearable time. Big big hugs to you all xx
Marie, Troy & family

Marie Nicholson

Friend

April 1, 2021

Antoinette Benfell

April 1, 2021

My heartfelt sympathies to your family.
I know your hearts are breaking and I'm thinking of you with comfort and love.

Lynda McEwen

April 1, 2021

Mike Benfell

April 1, 2021

To my Maddie-Bear just know that will always be loved and missed dearly.
Dad

Mike Benfell

April 1, 2021

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Memorial Events
for Madoc BENFELL

Apr

13

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Old St Paul's

Mulgrave St, Thorndon, Wellington