Gerald Enniss Bennett

Gerald Enniss (Gerry) Bennett passed away peacefully on September 15, 2016 at his residential care home in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 91. Predeceased by his beloved wife Ruthie (1995), son Dan (2013) and his second wife Gladys (2015). He is dearly loved and will be missed by his sons Gerald Junior (Linda) and Ron (Karen), daughter Carolynn (Rob) and daughter-in-law Loon; grandchildren Lindsay, Austin, Richard, Corey, Jade, Andy, Laura, Alana, Sherrie, Rob, Garret; great-grandchildren Chance, Isaiah, Hillory, Noah, Katelyn, Sophia, Abel; great-great-granddaughter Zariah; sisters Marie, Audrey, Vonnie; many nieces, nephews and friends. Gerry was 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 traveling 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. Special thanks to the kind hearted staff at Waverly Residential Care Home. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at 11:00am followed by a Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Burial will take place at 2:30pm at Vedder View Gardens, 44675 Watson Rd, Chilliwack.