Corner Brook, NL
1933 - 2013

It is with heavy hearts and great ­sadness that the family of Colin James Bennett announces his passing on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital after a short battle with cancer at the age of 80 years. Leaving to mourn: his wife, Marjorie (nee Smith) of 54 years; the treasures of his life, his children and grandchildren: Donna Hicks (Wayne), David (Deborah) and Donald (Kellie); grandchildren: Nicholas, Drew and Brooke Bennett; Matthew Coaker and step-grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Zachary Enders. To each of them, Poppy B was special and will always hold a special place in their hearts. Colin, a very quiet, caring and loving man, will also be missed by brother, Con House (Doreen); sisters: Janet Wortman (Thomas) and Norma House; stepbrothers: Henry House (Edith), Roy House (Miriam) and Manuel House (Sylvia); stepsister, Emma Dawe (Bill); sisters-in-law: Mary Follett, Shirley Jones (Eleazar), Florence Mercer (Josiah), Clara Coombs; uncle, Len Biggin; aunt, Margaret Moss and a large circle of nieces, nephews and ­relatives. A special mention to first cousin, Trevor Bennett (Mildred) and nephew, Jeffrey Follett (Emeline), who Colin adored dearly. He will also be missed by his neighbors and many friends he made over the years through his business dealings and involvement with interests such as hockey, baseball and politics. Colin enjoyed his cabin tremendously and will be missed by special friends Steve and Mabel Clarke. He was predeceased by his father, James Bennett; mother, Elsie House and stepfather, William House; brothers: Adrian Bennett and Ron House, as well as brothers-in-law: Eric, Fred, Warren and Baxter Smith. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. from The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, with the Very Reverend Baxter Park officiating. Cremation will follow with burial at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation or to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Memorial Fund. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca

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