Francis "Frank" Bennett
- Born: 25 Nov 1918, Clattice Harbor, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland
- Marriage (1): Agnes Parsons
- Died: 6 Aug 1999, St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Palliative Care Unit - St. John's, Newfoundland at age 80
General Notes:
per 1921 census of Clattice Harbor
New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957 Name:Frank Bennett - Seaman in British Royal Navy - British Armed forces - under order Arrival Date:12 Feb 1945 Birth Date:abt 1918 Birth Location:Newfoundland Birth Location Other:clattice harbour Age:26 Years 4 Months Gender:Male Ethnicity/ Nationality:English Port of Departure:St John, Newfoundland Port of Arrival:New York, New York Ship Name:Fort Townshend
http://ngb.chebucto.org/Newspaper-Obits/tele-obits-aug99.shtml#bennett-francis BENNETT, Francis - Passed away at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, on Friday, August 6, 1999, in the presence of his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Francis served in WWII, 1940-1946, as a member of the Royal Navy, and was a special constable with the RCMP for 26 years. Francis Bennett, age 80 years. Leaving to mourn their sad loss are the love of his life, wife Agnes; two daughters: Linda (Wayne Button); Kory (Roger Power); one son Brendan (Eva); two stepchildren: Paula (Eugene Huntley) and Paul O'Brien (Michelle); grandchildren: Charlene, Kristy, Brendan, Robert, Elizabeth, Meghan, Sebastian, Hali; and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Saturday 7-10 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, August 9, 1999 at 9:45 a.m. from St. Pius X Church. Interment at the Field of Honour, Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Francis married Agnes Parsons, daughter of John J. Parsons and Mary Maher. (Agnes Parsons was born on 2 Nov 1922 in Clattice Harbor, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, died on 31 Jan 2008 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery - St. John's, Newfoundland.)
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