A greatvDoc and a good friend for many years, I:miss him

A great Doc and a good friend. I shall miss him a great deal

While I didn’t know Dr. Bennett, I'm deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Paul’s father. 

Reading the remarks of others, I can tell Dr. Bennett was a man whose kindness and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew him. His warmth and selflessness now live on in Paul and others who knew him best, a testament to the values he cherished. 

My heartfelt condolences go out to Paul, his mother, Marilyn, and all their family and friends during this difficult time. May his memory be a source of comfort and strength.

Heartfelt condolences to Marilyn, Pam, Michael and Paul on Dr. Bennett’s passing.  I can bring his face as I remember him easily to mind. Dr. Bennett was a special person, always greeting each patient or acquaintance with a wide smile , a twinkle in his eyes, and a warm “how are things?”

I first knew him as my family’s doctor.  I always felt so well cared for by him, as my whole family did. There was great comfort in knowing his office was a short walk down the hill from our house if we needed to see him. 

Later, I also knew Dr. Bennett and his family as members of West Van United Church, where I attended and was involved over a number of years. Lots of special memories of choir, stained glass window-making, Sunday School teaching, leading Bible studies and youth group from those years, and much encouragement and support from the Bennett family. 

 In later years when I would visit Mom and Dad and attend Harmony Arts musical performances, we would look for Dr. Bennett and Marilyn in the crowd and join them to enjoy a chat and catch up on news of their activities and family. There was always lots to share. Lucky Dr. Bennett, lucky family! 

I wish the Bennett family comfort from memories of all the moments, ordinary and special, shared over the years, which will keep him close. God be with you and comfort you in your sorrow.

Our family moved to Dundarave in the Summer of 1971 when I was 12 years old. Soon after, as a family, we had connected with Dr. Bennett as our family doctor. He's always been, "Dr. Bennett" to me, and I think it's only been in the last 5-10 years that I've been comfortable thinking of calling him "Dick" (have I ever even used that to his face? I dunno...it seems like a strange thing to do). He's always affectionately called me "Marcus." He always seemed to maintain a personal connection, and know me as an individual, even though he'd had 1000's of patients. Always the cheerful, "Marcus!" 

While I recall visits to his office during those early years of high school, by the late 1970's, I'd also known him and then Marilyn in a different context through West Van United Church and Young Life, when I was involved in youth leadership with Paul, Mike and Pam being youth group kids. Dick was always friendly and supportive even in that environment, advocating for me there during some tough moments.  

In later years, after...wait, he did retire at some point, right? I connected with him through my friendship with Paul and every Summer at the  evening concerts at the John Lawson venue for at the Harmony Arts Festival. He and Marilyn would always sit in the same spot not too far from where my parents would sit. 

Always a gentleman, always caring and cheerful... and even last year when I was visiting their home to see Paul, he offered me some medical advice. 

He will be missed, but not forgotten, remembered for his contributions to the community and the care he gave me and others. 

For me that has been a relationship of 53 years~ 

With warm memories,

Mark Smith

My name is Di-Anna,the younger sister of Dick.I was number 5 after ten years when my 2 brothers and sisters were born. As a result my memories of Dick were when he was in med school and home on holidays...our parents were very hard working  always providing for us...we never went without. They both were so proud of when he received his medical degree...my mother had been a teacher and my father,no formal education thus that was all important. Iam the last of 5 and miss Dick very much as loved him as  much..He was smart, good looking  and was there for me.... he lived a good, successful life and leaves Marlynn he called his angel and his 3 children and his grandchildren he talked about so proudly.
Love you my big brother....til we meet ..

It was a pleasure having Dick as our close duplex neighbor. Mary-Anne and Dick often used to trade gardening secrets in our front yards together, one could tell he really was in his element there.
I can remember Dick telling me that I should join this Fit Fellas fitness group that he belonged to at the West Van Rec center, which I did end up joining and have really enjoyed since.
We would like to pass on our condolences to the whole Bennett family.
Tony & Mary-Anne

Our sincere condolences to the Bennett family..  Dick was Dr. Bennett to us….we were so fortunate to have such a great Dr!!!   We were little girls when our parents moved to West Vancouver in 1970.  In 1971 Dr. Bennett delivered Shawna in Lions Gate Hospital….and we each stayed with him until he retired.  He was the first Dr. any of us can remember having …in a way we grew up with Dr. Bennett.  The very best Dr. any of us have had over the years….and a truly kind man.  
Carla, Tanya, Shawna.

The Bessie family was saddened to hear of Dick’s passing . Our love to the Bennett family . We were neighbours of the Bennett’s for many years in West Vancouver and Dick was always the kind , understanding and the knowledgeable neighbour . We always loved watching Dick enjoy his yard, garden , bees and family .
   As we were the  new family on the block , Dick was always incredibly patient with our energetic younger boys which I’m sure were disruptive and noisy at times but Dick was always very kind and supportive . Even after we both moved from Thompson Crescent, it was always a delight to meet Dick and Marilyn to reminisce about our time as neighbours.
     We will always have many fond memories of Dick and his entire family .  Marilyn, Pam, Michael and Paul , it was a real pleasure having him as a friend and great neighbour .
   Rest In Peace ,  Love , The “ Bessie “ family …Bruce , Sherry , Jake and Craig

Love to my enthusiastic bee-keeping cuz in heaven and beyond. ♥️
With love Susan (Raworth) Hughes

Married for almost 67 years, totally committed to one another and the children, made it through the ups and downs. A real team of two, a beautiful partnership.

Dick and Marillyn were longtime members (since the mid-1960s) of West Vancouver United Church.

I knew Dr. Bennet as a client in my gardening business. He and Marilyn were always kind and engaging. It is clear that he lived a good life, full of adventure and rich with family. I'm thankful to have known him and I'm still friends with his son Paul. He will be missed. May he find peace in heavenly realms........Al Fike

My sincere condolences go to the entire Bennett family, over the loss of their leader Dick.
Although I new Dick for only a few years, the richness of his life is well described in the beautiful obituary. 
I knew him to have a wonderful, caring personality.  No doubt he is greatly missed by his family. 
My best wishes, and love goes out to Marilyn.

OBITUARIO

Richard Bedford Bennett

29 marzo, 1933 – 30 noviembre, 2024

Hollyburn Funeral Home

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