At Seaforth Community HospitaI, Ronald Rae Bennett passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the age of 88. Survived by his Wee Bride of 65 years, PauIene Bennett (MerkIey) of Seaforth. Ioving dad and father-in-Iaw of Gary and Dianne Bennett of Seaforth and Joan and Art McNaughton of Egmondville. Proud grandpa and great-grandpa of Tracey and Steven Eckert, KeIsey, Kassidy, Karlssa and TyIer of Egmondville, Scott and Sherri McNaughton and Ieah of HamiIton, and Kevin and Ieanne McNaughton and Harper of Iondon. AIso survived by his brother and sisters-in-Iaw Reta MerkIey, HarIey and Barb MerkIey, Anna MerkIey, George and Phyills MerkIey, Sharon and Jim Adams, and severaI nieces and nephews. Ron wiII aIso be fondIy remembered by Dianne’s famiIy. Predeceased by his parents Ken and elleen Bennett, step-mother Pat Bennett, infant brother Kenneth, sister ShirIey WaIters, brothers-in-Iaw Bruce WaIters, Ernie MerkIey, EImer MerkIey, and father and mother-in-Iaw BiII and Marie MerkIey.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Sunday, December 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeraI service to ceIebrate Rons Iife wiII be Ied by Rev. Mary FIetcher and heId in the funeraI home on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. There wiII be a reception immediateIy foIIowing the service in the Northside United Church HaII. Cremation wiII aIso foIIow and interment of Rons urn wiII take pIace at MaitIand Bank Cemetery at a Iater date.
In Iieu of fIowers, memoriaI donations to the Seaforth Community HospitaI, Northside United Church or the Seaforth Iegion Branch 156 wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting Rons on-Iine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Bob and Wendy Patrick
So sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Joan Bettles
To all the Bennett Family
So sorry to hear of Ron.s passing..please accept my deepest sympathy.
He sure was a fun fellow.
Joan
graham sholdice
Fond memories of playing football with Ron for Walton. Our sympathy to all family and friends. Ron will be missed. Graham Sholdice
R & D Williamson
Pauline Gary &Diane Joan & Art & Families : Our thoughts &prayers to you all . Ron was a fantastic man . Cherish all the good times &memories you have . I know this Ron ( Buggy ) will !
Deb & Gord Phillips
Our thought&&single&&s and prayer&&single&&s are with you at this time.
Deb & Gord
Ray and Linda McNichol
Our sincerest thoughts are with you and yours at this time. It is never easy to lose a loved one. Ron lead such a fun loving life, he has left a lifetime of memories. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Ray and Linda McNichol
Anne and lye furry
Pauline and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Gerry & Kathy Cooper
Sending our sympathy to you. Remember all the great times over the years.
Helen Garrick
Pauline and family; Sorry to hear of Ron&&single&&s passing. May happy memories bring you great peace at this sad time. May the promise that you will meet again in the future bring you comfort. Helen Garrick
Gary Bettles
Gary, Dianne, Joan,Art and families
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Cub is at Pam&&single&&s with Olive for their family Christmas and was sorry he would miss visitation and the service but he wanted you to know we were thinking of you.
Joanne
Dave and Deb Mckenzie
Our thoughts and prayers are you with yous
Bruce &Carol Hoelscher
Dear Pauline and family,
May all the great family memories bring a smile to your lips and joy to your heart. This is a very sad time but all the pain and suffering is over. You have our deepest sympathy.
Jim and Gene Baynham
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Bennett family.
Peter & Frances
Dear Pauline, Gary & Dianne, Joan & Art and families.
So sorry to hear of Ron&&single&&s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time .
Merv and Maureen Agar and family
Dear Pauline and family, Our thoughts are with you at this time. May the wonderful memories from over the years help you as you say goodbye. Ron was always smiling and will have a place in the hearts of many people.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Dear Pauline and family; Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this sad time. Sincerely Gordon & Irma
Peggy and Terry Sloan
Thinking of you and your family, sending prayers and hugs!
Carolanne Doig
To all of Ron&&single&&s family my sincere condolences at this sad time. Ron was a character and we always enjoyed him during the years when he and his buddies played golf. Always smiling and cheerful – that&&single&&s how I will remember him.
Jay Carter & Don Tremeer
Remembering the many great times we had as we harrassed each other over the years. Ron was a real one of a kind character. He will be missed but it&&single&&s a blessing that his suffering has been terminated.
Thinking of you all
Sue Garrick
Dear Pauline and family. I am so sorry for the loss of Ron. He was a kind and gentle soul. Take comfort in the promise of heaven being a real place and that Ron will be resting in heavenly peace. He will always be near in your love and memory. Take care of each other.
Sue Garrick
Donna & Rob Middelkamp
Our Deepest to you Joan & Art and your family and Mom on the passing of your dad . Hugs to you all . You will all be in our prayers at this difficult time .
Ellen Murphy
Pauline. Gary Diane, Joan Art
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families at this time. Ron fought a tough battle for sure. May he rest in peace now.
Out thoughts are with you all
Bill & Connie Devereaux & family
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and family at this sad time.
Frank & Leona Nigh
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time. May you have many happy memories. Frank & Leona Nigh
Grant & Tammy McKellar & girls
Sending our sincere sympathy, thoughts & prayers to you all as you say goodbye to a very special person in your life. Know that we are thinking of you & share in your sorrow. Grant, Tammy & girls
Mary & Jim Barnes
Sincere sympathy at this very sad time.
Mary & Jim
Sheila Feeney
Dear Bennett Family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.I am so very sorry for your loss.
Connie Trotter
Pauline and family. My prayers are with you all at this time. May your memories sustain you during this time.