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WESLEY ROBERT WARRING BENNETT
Born: Jun 30, 1924
Date of Passing: Apr 08, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWESLEY ROBERT WARRING BENNETT 1924 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing our dad, Wes Bennett on April 8, 2017 at Grace Hospital. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son Roy (Susan); daughters, Wesley (Bill), Kathy (Barry), Barb (Gerry); grandchildren, Deanne (Tina), Julie (Taylor), Jordan (Tiana), Maria (Chris); brother Maurice and seven great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his very special friend Gail Paseska. Dad was predeceased by his father Frank in 1969; mother Edith in 1978; brother Neil in 1987; sisters, Beatrice in 2001 and Muriel in 2012. Dad was born in Semans, Saskatchewan on June 30, 1924 and stayed on the farm until 1938. He travelled to many places while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces with his last posting in Gimli, Manitoba. In retirement, he loved spending family time at the cottage he built. Dad left Winnipeg for a few years, before returning in 2006 to his family here. Dad enjoyed spending time with his family, especially during birthdays and holidays. He was very proud of his family and took great pride in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be preferred. Dad, forever in our hearts. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 (204) 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to: www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 15, 2017
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Dear Bennett family, it’s with great sadness that I have found Wes’s obituary today. I work at the Burnaby Village Museum and we met at the time that the volunteer group and myself were restoring the 1223. Wes was a great volunteer, he worked hard and played nicely, and was much appreciated by the whole group. He was always telling stories about his travels and about his wonderful family back in Winnipeg. It was very clear that he was certain that he was the luckiest man on earth because he shared his life with all of you. For many years he continued to phone me regularly at home, even from Winnipeg. Every six weeks or so I would get a call and we would chat about everything and anything. Of course he kept me up-to-date with the goings-on of the family, new babies, birthdays, Christmas parties and especially, the cabin. His phone calls were generous. He had quite a list of people to contact before coming around to me again. The calls made an impact in my life, and showed me one way to age gracefully, with joy and love. The last few calls were made by me to him. His voice was weaker and he apologized for no longer being able to maintain his phoning list. We are all better off for his kind words, generous spirit and warm laugh. I am sorry for your loss and know that I am one of many people grateful that Wes passed through our lives. Liz - Posted by: Elisabeth Czerwinski (Friend from Wes’s days restoring Interurban 1223) on: Jun 28, 2018
