Obituary of Dr. Michael Francis Bennett

BENNETT, Dr. Michael Francis- After a courageous battle with leukemia, with his beloved wife Karin by his side, Michael Bennett died at St. Joseph's Hospice, on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the age of 86. Loving step-father of Paul Kalupnieks & his wife Alexandra "Max", Vancouver. Also survived by his adopted daughter Nancy Bennett, New York. Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline & Catharine Bennett. Dear brother of Dr. Helen Whelan, Dublin. Special uncle to Lucy Whelan, Dublin, Suzanne, Ian and Jill. Brother-in-law of Peter Bush (Margaret Ann), Ottawa and Gustav Bush (Donna), Markham. Predeceased by his son Michael G. Bennett, his parents Frank & Dehlia Bennett and his brother Martin Bennett. Dr. Bennett was a graduate of Medicine from the National University of Ireland in 1952. In January 1956 he began a 4 years residency in radiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. Michael obtained his diploma in Radiology in 1960 from McGill University and also his Board Certification from the American College of Radiology and his F.R.C.P. (c) in Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine. In May of 1960 Dr. Michael Bennett began working at St. Joseph's Hospital in Sarnia becoming Chief of Radiology. After retiring from the hospital Michael opened his private practice on Mitton Street, retiring in 2008 after practicing in Sarnia for 48 years. Michael enjoyed travelling with Karin and golfing. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Stephen Savel at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 16th. at 10:30 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 475 Christina St. N., Sarnia, N7T 5W3. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Dr. Michael Bennett in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 18th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.