SAUNDERS, REV. BENNETT FOWLER - Rev. Bennett Fowler Saunders of Embassy Hall, Quispamsis went to be with his Lord Jesus on Monday, February 6th, 2012. Born in Saint John, June 5th 1915, he was the son of the late Arthur and Edith (nee Fowler) Saunders. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years Edna (nee McKay) Saunders and his second wife of 13 years Olive (Silliphant-McDuff) Saunders. Bennett will be sadly missed by his family. He is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Smith Beyea) Saunders; daughter Anne Graham (Gordon) of Saint John grandchildren Jonathan Hirtle (Heidi) of Quispamsis, Jillian Comeau (Brian) of Saint John, great grandchildren Mitchell, Faith, Bennett, Grace and Shanna; step families, nieces, nephews, and many friends.In addition to his parents, his first wife Edna and his second wife Olive; he was predeceased by sisters Grace Cosman, Marion Hamm and Frances Wheaton; brother George Saunders; son-in-law Ellis Hirtle and infant great-granddaughter Zuriel Comeau. As a young man Bennett was employed by Emery Brothers Cabinetmaking in Saint John subsequently became a skilled cabinetmaker. During the war years he worked at de Havilland Aircraft in Toronto, constructing Mosquito Aircrafts. After the war he taught his skills to returning soldiers in Saint John. For 31 years he was devoted to his profession of teaching young people at Saint John Vocational School. Taking an early retirement from teaching, he studied at Acadia Divinity College in Wolfville, NS. Bennett was ordained with the Baptist Convention and ministered for several years in Baptist churches in NB as well as serving others through hospital visitation in Saint John. He cared deeply for his family and his ministry.
Resting at the Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) with visitation on Friday, February 10th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A celebration of Bennett’s life will be held from the Forest Hill Baptist Church, 36 Mountain Road on Saturday, February 11th at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Cedar Hill Ext Cemetery. Donations in Bennett’s memory can be made to the Gideon’s’ or the charity of the donor’s choice. To send a message of condolence please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com