Peacefully at her home in Tauranga on Thursday 12th January 2017. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of David, mother of Geoff, Aaron and Curtis, Grammy of Callum, Brylee, Hannah, Brooke, Chelsea and Lauren. Loved sister of Curtis, Gareth Ellen, Ford and Drew. Loved mother in law and friend of Linda, Amanda, Heather and loved by so many others. A Requiem Mass for Michael Ann will be Celebrated at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Elizabeth St, Tauranga on Wednesday 18 January at 1.00pm followed by burial at the Pyes Pa Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice PO Box 1156 Tauranga 3140 would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Benton family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.