Rachael Bennett
It is with deep sadness that, we, the family of Rachael Bennett, regret to announce her passing on Friday, September 7, 2018, at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Born February 15, 1928 in North River, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Josie (MacAskill) MacDonald.
Mom’s greatest joy was her family, having raised several of her siblings. She enjoyed a good game of Rummoli and Bingo, her kitchen counter always held fresh pies and biscuits.
Rachael is survived by her husband, William ‘Bill’; daughter, Judy (Rene) Dixon, Sydney; son, Jeffery (Carolyn), Toronto; brothers, Harry, Gillis and Kenneth; half-brother, Freddie; half-sisters, Dorothy and Laura; grandchildren, Dr. Alison Dixon (John Mullane) and Sean Dixon (Colleen Boudreau). She was affectionately referred to as ‘Biggie Nana’ by her great-grandchildren, Desmond, Roman, Francesca and Linden.
Rachael was predeceased by her sisters, Anna, Jessie Mae ‘Maizie’, Wilma and Phyllis, and brothers, Malcolm and Henry (in infancy).
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, September 11 from 1-2 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 2 p.m., with Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating.
Memorials may be made to the MS Society.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
