BENNETT David Christopher, CD Warrant Officer 1971-2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Warrant Officer David Bennett. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his spouse Caroline Saunders, his children Alex, Chris and Justyne Bennett all of Kingston ON, stepchildren Cassandra Saunders of Halifax NS and Rachel (Landon Kippen) Chartrand and only grandchild Karlsson Kippen of Petawawa ON, parents Raymond and Joan Bennett of Mount Pearl NL, brother Peter (Maureen) and niece Madeleine, bother Glenn (Jo-lynn Carter) all of St. John’s NL and many other relatives, friends and co-workers. Dave’s long and distinguished service career included tours of duty in Cyprus, Bosnia, Croatia, East Timor, Eritrea and Afghanistan. Dave’s level of pride could be seen in everything he touched. A gifted leader, he particularly enjoyed providing his mentorship and was always prepared to pass along his vast experience. Dave was well known to have a jovial personality and had a laugh that was well known and easily recognizable, a character trait often discussed with fondness amongst his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at the James Reid Funeral Home (1900 John Counter Blvd) from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral will be held on Wednesday August 29th, 2018 at the HMCS Cataraqui (24 Navy Way, Kingston) at 3pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Humane Society of Kingston, ON.