Obituary of George Andrew (Andy) Bennett

George Andrew (Andy) Bennett, aged 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Andy was born in Port au Bras NL to his parents Sam and Mildred (nee Hodder). He was a very simple man and enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. The early years were spent around the beach and stages in Port au Bras NL.

His time with such great men,as Skipper George Bennett, John Dibbon, Isaac Earl Bennett, Tom and Jim Planke gave him great joy in his younger years. Andy had  2 favorite passions in the woods and fishing and until he was struck with back issues he devoted as much time as he possibly could between the two places.

Andy was born and raised in Port au Bras NL and lived with Dad until his passing in 2001. It was at this time that Herb and Adelaide Clarke stepped in and helped Andy in any way they could, from a bottle run to a Sunday dinner until Andy’s passing.

Andy was also a member of  St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Port au Bras NL and did whatever he could to help within his capacity.

Andy had several at home, health care workers over the years who were all very instrumental in making sure that he was well looked after,and for this, We the family are eternally grateful..

Andy will be forever missed by his three brothers: Barry (Hattie) Bennett of St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL; Bob (Amanda) Bennett of Creston South, NL; and Matthew (Panekham) Mitchell of Montreal, QC. He is also mourned by his devoted sister-in-law and careworker, Joan Bennett of Port au Bras, NL.

Andy leaves behind his nieces and nephews: Krystle, Robert, Tiffany, Miranda, Christopher, Jacob, Kendra, Jack, and Jared. He will also be fondly remembered by his Aunt Elizabeth (Bert) Legge  of Creston South, NL and uncles Howard Legge, Calvin (Martha) Hodder, of Creston South, NL, Clifford (Margaret) Hodder of Halifax, NS and Gary (Almyra) Hodder formerly of Creston South, NL.  Andy will be deeply missed by all friends and family .

Andy was predeceased by his mother, Mildred and father Samuel Bennett, and his brothers David, Kenneth, and Calvin. He is also reunited with many aunts and uncles who have passed before him.

A celebration of life will be held in Andy’s memory at St. Andrew’s Anglican church, Port au Bras on Saturday November 1, 2025 at 2PM with inurnment following at St. Andrew’s Anglican Cemetery, Port au Bras, NL.

Donations in Andy’s memory may be made to the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, We listen, we learn, we walk with you.

 

Heaven’s Fishing Hole

For years, the riverbank was where
Your soul felt most at peace
Your heart was most content when there
With the fish and the geese.

But then, your spirit came to rest
Where angels chose to roam
And once equipped with ten-pound test
You made yourself at home.

The sky became your deep blue sea
The clouds became your shore
And there, for all eternity
You sat with friends galore.

Each angel was a fisherman
Who had traded his pole
For golden wings and a game plan
At Heaven’s Fishing Hole.

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