Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family on February 19, 2016. Predeceased by his parents: Rita and Thomas Bennett, his sisters: Eileen Bennett and Joan Marrie. Left to mourn his loving wife of 47 years Louise, daughters: Brenda (Gordon), Tammy (Dennis), grandchildren: Brestan (Courtney) Lynelle, Matthew, Justin and Liam, who he treasured as a grandson, sister: Dorothy Wade (Richard), brother: Raymond, brothers-in-law: Mark McCarthy, Edward McCarthy (Marie), sisters-in-law: Bernadine, Michelle (Andy) Parsley, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends Mike and Patsy Grace and home care worker Janet Ivey. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of 4South A and Dr. Sonny Collis. Resting at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 2-9 pm. Funeral to follow on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 with 10 am Mass of Christian Burial from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel. Cremation to follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dunphy's Funeral Home, Holyrood. Please visit www.dunphys.ca to sign the memorial guest book or to send a message of condolence.