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Gerald Enniss “Gerry” Bennett

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Birth	:	1925 Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	15 Sep 2016 Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Burial	:	Vedder View Gardens Cemetery, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.1113300, -121.9878800
Plot	:	DW 77
Inscription	:	February 17 1951 Together Forever
Description	:	Predeceased by his beloved wife Ruthie (1995), son Dan (2013) and his second wife Gladys (2015). Born in 1925 in Calgary, Alberta. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, sailing on the HMCS Queens, HMCS Camrose and HMCS Sioux. The ships served as Atlantic convoy escorts from and to Plymouth, UK. Gerry met the love of his life, Ruthie, in Vancouver, BC and they married on February 17, 1951. They enjoyed 44 years together before her passing in 1995. Gerry's career in the transportation industry included working for Great Northern Railway, McMillan Bloedel, Council of Forest... Read More	Predeceased by his beloved wife Ruthie (1995), son Dan (2013) and his second wife Gladys (2015). Born in 1925 in Calgary, Alberta. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, sailing on the HMCS Queens, HMCS Camrose and HMCS Sioux. The ships served as Atlantic convoy escorts from and to Plymouth, UK. Gerry met the love of his life, Ruthie, in Vancouver, BC and they married on February 17, 1951. They enjoyed 44 years together before her passing in 1995. Gerry's career in the transportation industry included working for Great Northern Railway, McMillan Bloedel, Council of Forest Industries and the National Transportation and Safety Board. Gerry's enjoyment of travelling took him to many parts of the world. In his earlier years he enjoyed annual salmon fishing at Rivers Inlet with his co-workers and friends. Golf was a common pass time although with much frustration and not very relaxing. Gerry is described as a loving, caring and devoted family man with a terrific sense of humour. He touched the hearts of all who knew him. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Vedder View Gardens, 44675 Watson Rd, Chilliwack. Published on September 18, 2016 Parents Suggested By: a Kristalyn Rogers, 14 Jun 2022

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Gerald Enniss “Gerry” Bennett's memorial is located at: Vedder View Gardens Cemetery, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, Canada.
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Gerald Enniss “Gerry” Bennett death on 15 Sep 2016 in Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
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Latitude: 49.1113300
Longitude: -121.9878800

Family Members:

Parent

Willard Richard Bennett

(1886 - 1967)

Mabel Marcia McOmber Bennett

(1897 - 1979)

Spouse

Nadzy “Ruth” Eschuk Bennett

(1929 - 1995)

Siblings

Richard Willard Bennett

(1916 - 1976)

Lee McOmber Bennett

(1919 - 1919)

Harold Owen Bennett

(1926 - 1988)

Gerald Leroy Bennett

(1934 - 2012)

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