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HAROLD BENNETT
Date of Passing: Oct 17, 2014
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HAROLD BENNETT Peacefully, on October 17, 2014, Harold Bennett, passed away at the age of 78, with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Doreen of 51 years; son Terry (Janet); daughter Candace; grandchildren Seanna (Donovan), Reece, Mandy, Jasmine, and Lauren; great-grandchildren Brody and Bentley who he adored; bother Gerald (Al); sister Audrey (Les); sisters-in-law Vernie and Edna; brother-in-law Delmer. He was predeceased by his parents Martha and Walter Bennett; brothers Billy, George, and John; sisters Elizabeth and Mildred; brother-in-law Monty. Dad was born on Matheson Island on February 29, 1936. He worked on Lake Winnipeg and on the Mackenzie River as Deckhand, Mate and Captain. In his later years he was a commercial fisherman and trapper which he always enjoyed. He was very community minded as a member of many boards such as, Mayor of Matheson Island, Director on the Matheson Island Co-op, Harbour Authority and the school board. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Betel Home with special thanks to Cheryl and Jack. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at the Matheson Island Community Hall, at 2:00 p.m. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Oct 20, 2014
HAROLD BENNETT On Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Betel Home in Gimli, MB, Harold Bennett, aged 78 years of Matheson Island, MB, beloved husband of Doreen, passed away. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 20, 2014
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My sympathies to the whole family as you remember and celebrate your husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend. My thoughts are with you! - Posted by: Christine Ens (Friend) on: Oct 28, 2014
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Sorry for your loss - Posted by: Dianne Lubinski (daughter-in-law of Nettie Lubinski - Gerald's neighbour in Gimli) on: Oct 21, 2014
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Bill and I met Harold and Doreen at our Annual Manitoba Trapper's Association meetings. I was very sad to read about Harold's passing and offer my sincerest condolences to you Audrey, Les, and all of your family. May he rest in peace and may your hearts be comforted in this time of sadness. - Posted by: Marge Sallows (Friend and Fellow Trappers (Bill) ) on: Oct 20, 2014
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On behalf of the trappers of Manitoba our sincere sympathy to the family. Harold will be remembered as a part of our Executive and an active MTA member. He and Doreen were a source of many exciting stories of their trapline adventures which were published in the trapper magazine. He will be missed. - Posted by: Manitoba Trappers Association (fellow trappers) on: Oct 20, 2014
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It is with deep sadness that our dear friend has left us. We will miss his wonderful gift of telling stories - especially about all his adventures in life. Together with his wife Doreen we were always made so very welcome in their home had many delicious meals and good sleeps in their guest rooms. Our deepest sympathies go out to Doreen, Terry and family and Candy and family. We will all miss you so much Harold but trust to meet you again in eternity. May God grant you Doreen and your family comfort and peace Carl and Anne - Posted by: Carl and Anne Monkman (friend) on: Oct 20, 2014
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Dear Doreen & Family, We are saddened to hear of Harold's passing and offer our sincere condolences to you and your family. Laura & Neil Johnson. - Posted by: Laura Johnson (Cousin) on: Oct 20, 2014