It is with great sadness that the family of the late Loretta Marie Bennett announce her passing on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville, NL at the age of 77 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband of 53 years Gordon, eight sons and nine daughters: Danny (Marion), Judy (Carl), Myrtle (Denis), Larry (Sue), Sandra, Dale (Bob), Melita (Chris), Brenda (Peter), Winnie (Leroy) all from Dartmouth, NS, Gerry (Marie) Saint John, NB, Randall, Wallace, Gary, Janet (Jason), Shane (Stephanie), Gordon (Tracey), and Renee all from Stephenville Crossing; 27 wonderful grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Don, Phonse; six sisters: Beatrice, Cecila, Stella, Venetia, Mercy, and Margo all from Newfoundland as well as a large circle of family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Margaret Young, father Walter King, brother Ronnie and one granddaughter Alissa Marie. Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, West Street, Stephenville Crossing. Cremation will take place at Humber Valley Crematorium following the visitation. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Ann’s Chapel in Flat Bay with Father Gerard Patry officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in St. Teresa’s. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.