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Ron Bennett

December 18, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Ron  Bennett

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

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  1. Bob and Wendy Patrick

    December 23, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you

  2. Joan Bettles

    December 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    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

  3. graham sholdice

    December 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Fond memories of playing football with Ron for Walton. Our sympathy to all family and friends. Ron will be missed. Graham Sholdice

  4. R & D Williamson

    December 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    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 !

  5. Deb & Gord Phillips

    December 22, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Our thought&&single&&s and prayer&&single&&s are with you at this time.
    Deb & Gord

  6. Ray and Linda McNichol

    December 21, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    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

  7. Anne and lye furry

    December 21, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Pauline and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

  8. Gerry & Kathy Cooper

    December 21, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Sending our sympathy to you. Remember all the great times over the years.

  9. Helen Garrick

    December 21, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    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

  10. Gary Bettles

    December 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    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

  11. Dave and Deb Mckenzie

    December 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are you with yous

  12. Bruce &Carol Hoelscher

    December 21, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    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.

  13. Jim and Gene Baynham

    December 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Bennett family.

  14. Peter & Frances

    December 21, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    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 .

  15. Merv and Maureen Agar and family

    December 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    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.

  16. Gordon & Irma Pryce

    December 20, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Dear Pauline and family; Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this sad time. Sincerely Gordon & Irma

  17. Peggy and Terry Sloan

    December 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Thinking of you and your family, sending prayers and hugs!

  18. Carolanne Doig

    December 19, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    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.

  19. Jay Carter & Don Tremeer

    December 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    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

  20. Sue Garrick

    December 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    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

  21. Donna & Rob Middelkamp

    December 19, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    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 .

  22. Ellen Murphy

    December 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    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

  23. Bill & Connie Devereaux & family

    December 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and family at this sad time.

  24. Frank & Leona Nigh

    December 19, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time. May you have many happy memories. Frank & Leona Nigh

  25. Grant & Tammy McKellar & girls

    December 19, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    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

  26. Mary & Jim Barnes

    December 19, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Sincere sympathy at this very sad time.
    Mary & Jim

  27. Sheila Feeney

    December 19, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Dear Bennett Family
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.I am so very sorry for your loss.

  28. Connie Trotter

    December 18, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Pauline and family. My prayers are with you all at this time. May your memories sustain you during this time.

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