Geoffrey Bennett
1930-2018
BENNETT, Geoffrey Bransom- age
87 of Bridgewater, died September 30, 2018 in Fisherman’s
Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Hampshire, England, Geoff
immigrated to Canada in 1957, beginning his career as a pilot in the
RCAF. Although trained as an architect, his love of flying eventually
took hold. His military postings too him to Trenton, Moose Jaw,
Winnipeg, Greenwood and Summerside accompanied by his wife Joan, and
their five children. Upon retiring from the Air Force, he joined
Transport Canada in Moncton, where he was Aviation Safety Officer for
the Atlantic Region. Eventually, he and Joan retired to the
Bridgewater area. He was free to dedicate fulltime to his lifelong
passion for painting and drawing, especially aviation art. His art,
executed with great precision and attention to detail, can be found
around the world with notable collections in Greenwood, NS Shearwater,
NS and Summerside PEI. He is recognized as one of Canada’s
finest aviation artists. Geoff was predeceased by his parents, William
Harry “Bill” Bennett and Alice Mary “Mollie”
Bennett (nee Bransom), both from England. He is survived by his wife,
Joan Fraser Bennett (nee Dickie); sisters Judith Wilkins (Poole,
England) and Nancy Bennett (Hawkhurst, England). He also leaves to
mourn his five children, Frances, Bridgewater, Jim (Terry), Long
Creek, PEI, Andrew (Rhonda), Sault Ste. Marie ON, Richard (Phyllis),
Middleton NS, Dave, Albury Australia. He is also survived by
grandchildren Stephanie, Melissa, Alex, Dominique, William, Pauline,
Ian, Mark and Stephen; great-grandchildren Devon and Lauren; nephews
Stephen (Uraiwan). Along with his artistic endeavours, Geoff was
active with several community groups, including Kiwanis (He co founded
Senior Wheels), South Shore Health Board, and DesBrisay Museum Board.
There will be no visitation or service, but rather a Celebration of
his life in June 2019. Memorial donations may be made to Senior Wheels
or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to R.A.
Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where on-line condolences may be made
by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Geoffrey Bennett 19302018..
Death notice for the town of: Wileville, Province: Nova Scotia