Beverley Patricia Eaton (Bev)

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Wairau Hospital on Wednesday May 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of George for 63 years.

Amazing mum and mother-in-law to Margaret and Paul Saunders (Perth), Karen Eaton and Dave,

Jan and Graeme Boese, John and Jodie, Debbie and Benny Douglas, Kevin and Lisa.

Much loved Granma of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their fur babies.

All messages to the Eaton family, c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim, 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.

A requiem mass will be celebrated for Bev at St Mary's Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim

on Monday 18 May, 2026 at 1pm followed by private cremation.

The service will be livestreamed and available to view on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

Rosary will be recited on Sunday 17 May at 7pm at St Mary's Church.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM     F.D.A.N.Z.

St Mary's Catholic Church

Maxwell Road

Blenheim

Monday 18 May 2026

1.00pm

Due to this service being offsite, we cannot guarantee the livestream broadcast. However, a recording of the service will 

be available on our website the next day should any technical issues occur.

From - Karyn Nally
  Sincere condolences to your family. A wonderful caring lady to all who knew her.

Sending love. Karyn. 

From - Brenda Green née Gibbons 
   George, Margaret, Karen and family, so sad to read this. Your mum was an amazing lady and such

a good neighbour to my mum.

Thinking of you all at this sad time.

From - Heather Cresswell
So sorry to hear the passing of Bev.I worked with Bev at John St Pre School was such

 a beautiful sole my thoughts are with all the Family.

From - Louise Thomas
My condolences to the family, Bev was such a beautiful lady and will be missed by many.

From - Shelley Craven
  My condolences to all the family my thoughts are with you all lots of great memories over the years.

Such a lovely caring lady hold onto those beautiful memories ♥️

From - Peter and JOY HERD
George and families 
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this sad time the lost of your wife mother, mother-in-law, gran. 
Bev used to work a way back with my Dad at Newmans, Kaikoura, then became near neighbours in

Cleghorn street in Blenheim.

Bev always up for a chat and catch up about news of Kaikoura anytime, with such a great smile on her face.

Cherish those great memories you must have.

Joy and Peter Herd

Canterbury

From - David Benseman
Aunty Bev, thank you for our wonderful memories over the years. I remember you as a loving caring person,

proud of your children and devoted to your family. Knowing that when we popped in unannounced,

 there would always be a cuppa and fresh baking to enjoy with you and Uncle George.

 I also respect the great faith you had, and your service to the church that you did so freely.

We will miss you heaps.

 Love David and Jenni and family. xx

From - Andrew & Christine Bishell
 Our thoughts, sympathy and love are with you all at the very sad passing of Bev.

Kind wishes Andrew & Christine Bishell

From - Lana McLaughlin
Dear George and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bev's passing, my Deepest Sympathy is with you and all of your family.
I have very fond memories of working with Bev at BECC she was an inspiration to us all !
RIP Bev 🌹💞

From - Angela Fitzpatrick
I was so saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. I had the privilege of working with her at Uptown Preschool,

where she touched the lives of so many children and families through her kindness, warmth, and genuine care.

She was such a special person who made every child feel safe, valued, and loved.

Over the years I would often run into Bev at the supermarket and always think to myself how this gorgeous woman never seemed to age. She had such a beautiful energy and presence that stayed with people long after seeing her.

Bev leaves behind a wonderful legacy through the many children, families, and colleagues whose lives

 she influenced so positively.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by so many.

From - Janice Pigou
I was very saddened to hear of Bev's passing. Our children attended Uptown Preschool many years ago where they had the privilege of being cared for by the lovely Bev. Over the years, when I saw Bev, she was always lovely to talk to and interested in our family. Her lovely warm smile and gentle nature will be missed.

Love and sympathy to George and family
 

From - Dianne MacDonald
To Mr Eaton and all the Eaton Family, I was saddened to hear about Mrs Eaton's sudden passing. I remember her as a wonderful quite person who never forgot my name even after being away from Blenheim for thirty years. I attended the service today via the life stream and the feeling of love from you all was strong and deep. I spoke last night with my cousin Teresa ( Harris) and remembered many of her kind ways as we were growing up. Blessings on you all as you adjust to her being with her Lord, as she lives on in all your hearts. May you receive the strength and peace you all need in the following days. 
With love, 
Dianne MacDonald (Harris)

From - Simon Lynskey
Very heartfelt condolences to George and the greater Eaton family.
Bev must have been a wonderful, loving person judging by the love shown for her by all her
family and friends at the Redwood Tavern after the service.

From - Brett and Cushla Billingsley
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
It was our pleasure to host you and our very best wishes go out to all of you.

From - Wendy van Lent
Remembering Bev with fondness. A treasure to work with.

From - Judy Dillon
To George and family.
Warren and I send our deepest condolences to you all.

Bev was a very kind and gentle lady.
Regards Judy Dillon 

From - Diana and Graham Westenra
Our sincere thoughts go out to all the Eaton family on Bev's passing, what a wonderful Teacher, Wife Mother, Grandmother, friend she was who cared for all who came her way. She will be greatly missed.

From - Wendy Best
   My condolences on the passing of a lovely lady who I remember being so wonderfully kind.

 My thoughts are with all the family

From - Dawn Marfell (nee Jukes)
Dear George, Margaret, Karen, Debbie and families.
I was so very sorry to hear of Bev's passing and send my deepest, heartfelt sympathy.
I have very fond memories of briefly working alongside Bev at Uptown,

 then as part of the BECC team when I worked at John St.
I felt her passion was the under Twos and I remember her being such an inspiration as she was so calm, patient, respectful and caring no mater what the needs of the child were.

She was also the same with her colleagues and the parents.
I also remember Bev through my other Early Childhood support roles where she always greeted everyone with a smile, true warmth, positiveness and kindness.
Even catching up on the street she was the same genuine, warm, caring person and always showed an interest in what was happening in your life with work and family.
She was truly a wonderful Lady and will be missed by everyone who has had the privilege of meeting her.
Bev's service was definitely a testament to how much she was loved and will be missed.
Although now gone, not forgotten
Rest in peace Bev

 From - Karen Eaton

Thank you all so much for the beautiful words shared here.

Mum was an amazing lady and these tributes are a true testament of her caring, kind, and loving nature

 that touched so many. She is hugely missed but her legacy lives on.

Thank you.Your Name: Jenny Stove
From - Jenny Stove
To the Eaton family, sorry for the late message but I wanted to add my condolences to

 the tributes already here for Bev. She was a lovely lady and her unwavering support and

 love for her family was clear to everyone. You will miss her dearly.

Jenny Stove (nee Hogg)