Brendan BENNETT
BENNETT Brendan Michael Passed peacefully away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Long-Term Care Home at the age of 85 surrounded by his loving family. Brendan was born in Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador and spent the majority of his adult life in St. John’s. Along with being a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, Brendan was well-respected in the community and maintained a deep devotion to his faith. He was incredibly hard-working, full of energy, extremely social with a real passion for life. He had an amazing sense of humor and loved to laugh out loud. He will be missed but his spirit lives on inside us. Predeceased by parents Michael and Catherine, sister Sheila (Dick), Brothers Angus, Kevin and son Greg. Brendan will be forever remembered by Patricia, his loving wife of 59 years, his children, Ken (Sandy), Steve (Sandy), Rob (Karyn), his brother Derm (Judy), sisters-in-law Judy Hoskins, and Ruth Hooper grandchildren Katie, Justin, Mark, Cassie, Thomas and Brie as well as a wide circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family would like to especially thank the staff at Saint Luke’s where Brendan was tenderly cared for over the past 6 months during his lengthy battle with dementia. At Brendan’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will take place at the Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at 200 Military Road on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 11:00 am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the service will be limited to 100 attendees who will be contacted and confirmed in advance. Those who wish to attend the Funeral Mass must register with the family, for anyone not able to attend, the funeral will be live streamed at www.thebasilica.net Private inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation in his name can be made to the Heath Care Foundation where we can be assured that the continued good work in adult health care will continue in his memory. To send a message of condolence or submit pictures please visit https://www.cauls.ca where we can share and keep wonderful thoughts and memories forever.