It is with heartfelt sadness to announce the passing of Carol Elizabeth Bennett (nee Ackerman) age 65 years, surrounded by her devoted family at the Miller Centre, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth Ackerman, partner James Murphy and former husband Brian Bennett. Leaving to mourn her beloved daughters Elizabeth (Geoff) Coughlan, Catherine (Cory) Rideout, Heather (Roger) Miller, their sister Teri Godden-Bennett, her precious grand daughter, Lucy and sweet grandsons William and Hudson. Dearest sisters Sally (Ray) Reddington, Elva (Clive) Richardson and brother George (Mary) Ackerman, special friend Wilma Philpott, as well as a large circle of relatives and friends in Newfoundland and England that were near and dear to her heart. To the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, and to the Palliative Care Unit at the L. A. Miller Centre, our heartfelt thanks for the emotional support you gave to mum and our family. We will always remember your sincere kindness. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 7-9 pm on Thursday Nov. 10th, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday, November 11th at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Ave. Mt. Pearl. Memorial of Carol's life will take place at the Barrett's chapel on November 12th at 11am. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in her memory to the L.A. Miller Centre Palliative Care Unit.

"You have blessed us with a love that will live in our hearts forever. Rest now our sweet Carol. May the wings you have earned take you high to a beautiful place of peace and tranquility.
Until we meet again."