John Francis Benny
May 21, 2011
BENNY, John Francis – Suddenly at the cottage in Forest, Ontario on Saturday night, May 21st, 2011, John Francis Benny in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Marlene for 44 years and loving father of Jason and Paul and his wife Kelly. He was the son of the late George and Margaret Benny. Dear brother of David Benny and Marion Wallace. Brother-in-law of Douglas Ort and Richard Stephenson (the late Jean). Cherished grandfather of Emily and Dashiel. John graduated from the University of Western Ontario and the Ontario College of Education in 1964 and went on to be a secondary school mathematics teacher for 33 years in Toronto and London. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, May 26th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
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John was my department head at Clarke Road for many years. John was always cheerful and helpful carrying out his duties. He will be missed by many former teachers that benefited from his knowledge and friendship. It must be true that only the good die young. I will not be able to attend the visitations or funeral but rest assured that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
My sincerest condolences to you Marlene and the boys. The news was a shock to me and makes one realize the value of life day to day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult and unexpected time. I will always remember Mr Benny riding his bke into Forest on the back road. He will be missed.
Marlene and family My deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you,
Dear Marlene John and your support as I was challenged to learn bridge is remembered. John's warm, friendly hello as I joined your table gave me so much. This sudden death of your dear husband and my bridge friend is felt with staggering sadness. So sorry - Freida Malone
With Deepest Sympathy May it help you to know that we care.
We have been friends with Dave Benny for more many years and have had the pleasure of meeting John. We have heard many childhood stories from the farm. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Sincere Sympathies. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
my condolences to Marlene and the rest of the family, remember John from many years ago as a curler at the Ivanhoe, Al McRorie
I wanted to thank the Benny's for all the help John has given me. He tutored me in several high school math courses after his retirement. He was always patient and welcoming. He helped me to graduate from high school and achieve the marks I needed to attend Fanshawe College. He also offered me a job mowing the lawn for a few summers while you were away. He will be missed. Your neighbour, Kevin
Dear Marlene and family. We were so deeply saddened when we learned of Johns sudden and untimely passing. We want you to know that our heartfelt sympathies are with you as you go through this most difficult time. With love and prayers, your friends, Carol ad Terry Moir.
My sincerest condolences, I have very fond memories of the kindness that he always displayed to me as a youth playing at the house with Jason. Sincerely, Chris
We were so shocked to hear the news. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Family, friends and memories will get you through this terrible loss. We hope to see you Thursday. Love, Vivien & Ray
To Marlene and Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Marlene, I wish I could be there but circumstances at this time make that impossible. I will be thinking of you. Markie
Dear Marlene, How shocked and saddened we are to have heard through the VON net about John's sudden death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love John & Pat
Oh Marlene. What a shocker for you and your family. How nice that you that you had that cruise togather. John was alway such a gentle man. My deepest sympathy. Hugs.........Glad
Marlene and family, May the good Lord bless and keep you strong. Pat and I were shocked and we will add you to our daily prayers.
our love and prayers from all the Dunes players
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