Kathleen Mabel Bennett

Bennett, Kathleen Mabel

(nee Young)

January 7, 1916 - March 30, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother Kathleen on Sunday, March 30 at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith, BC. Her children and grandchildren were by her side.

Mom was born in Burnaby, BC. She lived on Lulu Island (now the Vancouver Airport) then Coalmont for a short time before moving to Somenos Road in Duncan where she attended Duncan Elementary School. She married Ray Bennett on October 8th, 1938 at St. Mary’s Church in Duncan and together they raised 5 children. They lived in many communities on Vancouver Island before settling down on Shawnigan Mill Bay Road where they lived for 20 years.

Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Ray Bennett, mother, Margaret Dingee, father, Richard Young, stepfather Harry Dingee, sisters; Eileen, Doreen and Laura (Tootsie), brothers Harry and Sydney and her dear friend Robert Ellis. She is survived by her brother Bill Dingee(Joan), sons: Richard (Mary-Ann), Norman (Joan), Harold (Jean),daughters: Joan (Craig) and Jeanne (Randy), as well as 21 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Mom enjoyed gardening, playing cards with family and friends (Crib and 500), sewing, knitting, and was an avid 10 pin bowler. She spoiled us with her wonderful baking, our favorite being her delicious raisin buns, a staple in our family for many years. While living at the Duncan Kiwanas and Duncan Manor she was active in the Duncan Senior’s centre where she helped at the desk, enjoyed carpet bowling and socializing with friends.

Mom had a terrific sense of humour and always kept a positive attitude, never judging others. A caring and loving woman, she gave much and asked for little in return. Her fun loving spirit will be forever missed. Her family was very important to her and she valued the many visits and holidays she spent with them.

She was cherished by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren alike. We feel blessed to have had such a wonderful person in our lives.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and care aids at the Lodge on 4th for their loving care of our mother.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 10th at 1:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church, 3295 Cobble Hill Road, Cobble Hill, BC.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation of BC

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Duncan, BC.