Derek William Benmore
February 2, 1963 to October 19, 2023
Obituary
Passed peacefully away with his loving family by his side on October 19, 2023 at the age of 60.
Predeceased by his mother Annie (Leaman) and father James Benmore, brothers James, Gerard, Gary; sister Brenda.
Left with loving memories his children Lynada, Jennifer (Jess), Melanie (Jennifer); grandchildren Blake, Braiden, Bentley, Briley, Gracelyn; siblings Elizabeth (Jim), Jimmy (Heather), Karl (Rhonda), Cynthia (Wayne), Marilyn (Dennis); mother of his children Cynthia; good friend and confidante Andy. Derek will also be missed by a large circle of family and friends.
Special thanks to St. Clare’s 6 East nursing unit for all the care, compassion, and friendship provided during the last month of his life. The family would also like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. J. Taylor, Dr. A. Hyde, and Dr. O. Holmes for their exceptional care, and Rev. David Pilling for his many visits.
Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, October 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Monday, October 23 at 11 a.m. Private interment to follow for family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Derek’s memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association https://cmha.ca/ or the Cancer Care Foundation https://cancercarefoundation.ca/donate/
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on October 22, 2023
7-9 p.m. on October 22, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Monday October 23rd
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Lynada, Jennifer and Melanie; So very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May your many cherished memories give you strength today and in the days ahead. Much love, prayers and hugs to each of you and your mother Cynthia. May you each feel our Heavenly Father’s loving arms embracing you!
Much love, Gail Parsons
To Cindy and all the Benmore Family,,, my condolences on the passing of Derek ,,, We had good times hanging out in the back lane in the the day . ,, R.I.P Derek
Condolences to the family.
To Cynthia and all the Benmore
family, condolences on the passing of your brother Derek
May he rest in peace.
To Cynthia and all the Benmore
family, condolences on the passing of your brother Derek
May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear about Derek’s passing ,remember him growing up in Rabbittown ,many a soccer and street hockey game played.May he rest in peace
Marilyn, I am sending you my sincere condolences on the passing of Derek. Memories are special and to be cherished and I’m sure you have many memories of Derek and all your family. Take care my friend. Xo
Rest in peace Derek, my condolences to the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Heartfelt Condolences to the Benmore Family! Many fond memories of playing ball or hockey in the ol’ neighborhood! Rest In Peace Derek🙏!
Elizabeth and the Benmore family,
So sorry for the loss of your brother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sending sincere condolences to you and all who loved and cherished Derek. May he rest in eternal peace surrounded by the love and light of God.
Cynthia and Family, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your brother, Derek. As my esteemed colleague Cynthia, I will always remember how family is at the core of who you are by the many wonderful stories you shared. You are most certainly my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
God Bless
Karl and the Benmore family, sincere condolences, RIP
Dear Jenny,
I was deeply saddned with news of the passing of your Dad. I always enjoyed his company when we had the chance to meet and talk. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and the Girls. I pray he is in a better place and we can all meet again someday. Sorry I am not home now, but I share and feel your pain. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love always,
Dennis
To the Benmore family:
So sorry to hear of Derek’s passing, sending love and sympathy to all the family. May happy memories sustain you all in the coming days and into the future! 💕🙏🏻
Marilyn, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Cherish your wonderful memories and may your brother Rest In Peace.
Jenn, Jess and Gracelynn. Steve and I offer our condolences in the passing of your Dad and Poppy. Treasure your memories of him. Love Melba and Steve
To the Benmore Family
So sorry to hear of Derek’s passing, sending my deepest condolences to you all.
To Jim and all your family,our sincere condolences .
Cynthia and family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. Thinking of you my friend.
My deepest condolences to the family. My mom was friends and neighbour to the Benmores on McNeil Street. I remember many of them. May he rest in peace.