It is with sadness that the families of the late Malcolm Leslie Bennett announce his passing after a courageous battle with cancer at the James Paton Memorial, Gander, NL, aged 79 years.

Malcolm leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Rosie; children, Boyce (Daphne); Sandra (Gordon) Goulding, Lorin (Sharon), Hayward (Faith), Rosalyn (Edward) Vismantas, Beverly (Eugene) Woodford, Evelyn (Dennis) Webb, Kathleen (Dean) Kinden; Gonzo (Sandra), & Lori; grandchildren, Darryl, Darren, Darrell, Clarence, Shane, Brian, Sheena, Allyson, Mervyn, Andrew, Ashley, April, Olivia, Tyler, & Riley; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Hurid (Phyllis), Gertie, Freeman (Winnie), & Beulah (Russell); sister-in-laws, Faye, Ivy (Calvin); brother in law, Ross (Olive).

Malcolm is predeceased by his parents, Chesley & Bertha;grandchild, Jodie Marie Bennett; brothers, Perry, & Wilbert; brother-in-law Frank.

The public visitation will take place Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 7-9 pm, Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm from Evangel Pentecostal Church, 57 Elizabeth Drive, Gander, NL.

The funeral service will take place Friday, September 11, 2015 at 2 pm from Evangel Pentecostal Church, Gander, NL with Pastor Ralph Benson officiating.  The interment will follow at the Pentecostal Cemetery, Gander, NL.   Pallbearers are: Sons, Boyce, Lorin, Hayward, & Gonzo; grandsons, Darryl, & Brian.

As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Central Northeast Health Foundation Palliative Care Unit.  Donation may be made online by clicking on the link provided. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/central-northeast-health-foundation-inc/ Please select general as the donation category and specify in the message section that the donation is for the Palliative Care Unit.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte, NL.