Obituary of Keith BENNEWIES

BENNEWIES, Keith "Benny" BENNEWIES, Keith "Benny" of Port Dover, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe in his 71st year. Beloved husband for 31 years to Barbara. Cherished father and father-in-law of Kevin and Debbie, Karen and Brian Nigh and Darren and Sally. Proud grandfather of Ashley, Craig, Amie, Cody, Morgan, Haden, Brayden, and Shane, step-grandchildren Colin and Kelsey. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ralph and Barb, Shirley and Claude Stewart, Mavis and Bill Wilds, Wayne, Barry and Gale, Joanne and Jim Knights, Roger and Yvonne, Dan and Carol and Bonnie and Doug Holcomb. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Edwin and Susan and brother, Raymond. Keith worked for the Grand Erie Board of Education for many years prior to his retirement. He was an avid woodworker and spent many hours perfecting his skills. Benny had a great sense of humour and was known to play a practical joke on many unsuspecting family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, they will treasure the memories of their years together. Friends are invited to meet with the family at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME., 102 First Ave, Port Dover (519) 583-1530 on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm. A Service to Celebrate Keith's life will be held Friday, September 25, 2009 at 1 pm at Grace United Church (Chapman and St. George Sts.). The Reverend Murray Rounding officiating. Cremation to follow. For those wishing, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetic Association would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca