- Peacefully at St Andrews Home and Hospital on September 30, 2025; aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Allan; loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel and Alan, Alastair and Julie; much loved "Grandma Ce" of Sam, Max, Benji, and Toby; sister of Derek and Chris Benfield.
- A Service of thanksgiving for Cecilia's life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 2pm on Friday, October 3, followed by private cremation. Messages to 14 Argyle Street, Dunedin, 9011