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Brenda Senger posted a condolence
Monday, June 19, 2023
Ida, Debbie,& Sheila...... I was looking up people that have made a difference in my life and stumbled on Bernie's obit. So sorry this is 2 1/2 yrs old!! Know that Bernie was one of those special people in my life! He was always there to save us from our father....who was an alcoholic that inflicted untold pain & suffering in our family. You were all the greatest "family next door" in Petawawa.....& I have many, many memories of each of you....know that I will always remember all of you with great fondness. Ida.....I can only imagine the pain of your loss.....Love to all of you XXOO Brenda Senger (FYI- Paulette & Al have now also passed)
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Glen E MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
My deepest condolences to you Ida, Sheila, Deb and the extended family. As I said to my siblings upon hearing of Bernie's passing, he was easily one of my favourite uncles. Always calm, cool and collected, with a good sense of humour, a charming smile and a gleam in his eye. As Joanne said, we wish it was possible to be there to offer our love and support - and trade memories, stories and some laughter in honour of such a fine man.
Love, Glen, Carolyn, Ian and Mary
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Ray Lebeau lit a candle
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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To Ida, Debbie, Sheila, Family Members & Friends,
The members of the Canadian Forces Supplementary Radio (SUPRAD) System Oldtimers Association were deeply saddened by the news of Captain Bernard (Bernie) W. Bennett's passing. Those who served with Bernie in Masset and Bermuda will remember him as a true professional. His style of complimentary leadership, pleasant personality and genuine friendship will long be remembered. In 1983, I was the Operations Chief in Bermuda when Captain Bennett was the Operations Officer. I have to say that the working relationship we enjoyed was second to none. Even though he was the Operations Officer, he treated everyone (regardless of their military rank) with dignity and respect. He was a valued SUPRAD family member. Please know that as members of your extended military family, we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
'Friends Forever'
Ray Lebeau
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Judy Clark lit a candle
Monday, January 4, 2021
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My deepest condolences to you Ida and your family and loved ones. I was so very fond of you and Bernie. You both always made me smile every time our paths crossed. I have been away living in Arnprior for a few years but, I certainly remember you and Bernie with great affection. Take care xxoo ....Judy Clark
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Steve Malcolm posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
I was so sorry to hear about Bernie's passing. He was a good, kind man and always had a warm smile for everyone. As a kid I treasured Bernie and Ida's visits to Cape Breton. I always respected the way he carried himself as a military man. This was one of the reasons I joined the military. He will be missed!
Steve Malcolm (Nephew)
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Stephen Bennett uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 3, 2021
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Further to my earlier post, I wish to extend Kathy's and my condolences to Bernie's surviving siblings (Tess and Francis in England and my Dad, Mark in New Brunswick). I hope they and their families can find comfort in the wonderful memories they have of Bernie.
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Stephen Bennett posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Kathy and I were saddened to hear of Bernie’s passing and we wish to extend our sincere condolences to Ida, Debbie, Sheila and to the grandchildren. The wonderful photograph in the obituary is stunning in how accurately it captures his fun loving personality. He looks to be in a "teasing" mood .....ready to laugh. The photograph has evoked fond memories …. a few explained below.
From the standpoint of a kid, Bernie was always the "fun" uncle ...... his exuberant personality, his ever present smile and his unabashed quickness to laugh and "kid around" are what I will always remember. Some of my adult relatives were a bit more reserved and staid (smile). Visits with Bernie and the family were always memorable in the best way. As an adult, I unfortunately did not have frequent occasions to spend a lot of time with Bernie but the fun loving personality traits were always there when we did meet.
Kathy and I and our 4 children visited Bernie and Ida a few times when they lived at Killenbeck Lake. We often camped at nearby Charleston Lake and would sometimes visit. True to form, Bernie always made the visits fun for our kids.
One additional small memory I will share. While Kathy and I were living in Ottawa, Bernie came to Ottawa for a brief work assignment. He had travelled from Masset, BC where he and Ida were living. He joined us for dinner one evening and showed up with a frozen salmon from the Queen Charlotte Islands that he had brought on the long flight from BC. He had talked the staff on the plane into keeping it in a freezer for him during the long flight and had the hotel keep it frozen after he arrived in Ottawa. When I picked him up at the hotel downtown, he was wearing shorts, sandals and a big smile while carrying a 2 or 3 foot salmon wrapped in paper under his arm …… still frozen solid …. all the way from British Columbia. That was Bernie!!! We will never forget him.
Stephen and Kathy Bennett, Dartmouth, NS
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Annabel Quinn posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
I have fond memories of sweet uncle Bernie and his darling wife Ida. Your hospitality and graciousness to me will never be forgotten, in Bermuda, at your cottage, and when you visited us in Nova Scotia. May you rest in peace Bernie, God bless.
Annabel Quinn (MacDonald)
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Donald MacDonald posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
My sincere condolences. Uncle Bernie was a kind, gentle and loving man. Always a smile and a laugh. A true gentleman in every sense of the word always and foremost. He will be fondly remembered and forever missed.
Donald A. MacDonald (nephew)
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Joanne Morrissey posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Dear Ida, Sheila and Deb and family: We were so sad to hear of Bernie’s death. He was a man to look up to and I was proud to have him as my uncle and godfather. All those lucky enough to know him would describe him as a gentle, kind man with a lovely sense of humour. Wish we could be with you to hug and support but know that you are in our hearts and thoughts.
Love Joanne & John
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Whitney uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 1, 2021
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Leslee & Bob posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
Bob and I are saddened to hear of Bernies passing. We will remember him as a fun loving man. We golfed many times and shared lots of laughs with him and Ida. To the family you are in our thoughts and prayers. May he RIP. Bob & Leslee Lunman
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Joe O'Shea posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
Very sorry to hear about Bernie's passing, he was a very kind man and I am sure you will miss him. Please accept my condolences and do cherish the memories. Joe O'Shea and family.
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Liz O'Shea posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
Dear Ida, Deb, Sheila, Whitney, Megan, Keira, and all of Bernie's family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband, grandad, brother, and uncle. We know Bernie meant a lot to you as a family and can only imagine how deeply he will be missed. You are in our thoughts... love, Liz, Brian, and family in Calgary.
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John O'Shea posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
Please accept my sympathies, Ida, Deb, Sheila and grandchildren. Ida and Bernie have been good friends to us over the years as we shared the privilege of being grandparents to a wonderful granddaughter, Keira. Ida and Bernie, and my late wife, Joan and I, were married in the same church (St. Mary's Cathedral) in Kingston, just one week apart - though we did not meet until years later. Despite Bernie's health challenges in the last few years, I know you will greatly miss your husband, father and grandad.
You are all in my thoughts at this time ~John O'Shea
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The family of Bernard Wulstan Bennett uploaded a photo
Thursday, December 31, 2020
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