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Hamlin W. Bennett.

Hamlin W. Bennett
4 October 1950 ~ 17 October 2011

He leaves to mourn:
His loving wife of 36 years: Mrs. Paulette Bennett
Mother: Eunice Bennett (deceased)
Father: Arnold Bennett (deceased)
Children: Janet Bennett Anderson (Jamaica)
                  Hanakay Bennett             “
                  Ananakay Bennett            “
                  Halyn Alex Bennett            “
Sisters: Myrtle Bennet Smith
               Dorothy Bennett Philips
               Ruth Bennett Percy Jarrot
               Marie Bennett Anderson
Brothers: Lasceles Bennett
                  Donald Bennett
Brothers in Law: Clive Philips (USA)
                              Anderson (Jamaica)
Sons in law: Gladstone Anderson
2 Grandchildren
Many Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts and close friends in St. Maarten and the USA to numerous to mention.
He was a member of the French Quarter New Testament Church of God & Colombier New Testament Church of God.
The funeral service for the late Hamlin W. Bennett will be held on Friday 28th October, 2011 at The Church of God on Backstreet (behind GEBE). Viewing from: 2:00pm o 3:00pm. Service: 3:00pm. Interment: Cul de Sac cemetery.

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

May his soul rest in eternal Peace

 

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