Bennett, Blanche (Landry) Veteran of World War II Peacefully at Prince Edward Home in Charlottetown, PEI on August 1, 2024 in her 102nd year, in the arms of her loving daughter Barbara, son-in-law David and dearest friend Brenda Doucette, Blanche (Landry) Bennett surrendered her soul to her Heavenly Father. Born in Summerside, PEI November 12, 1922 to Matilda (Wedge) and Joseph Landry, Blanche is survived by her daughters, Barbara Spence (David), Joan MacNeil (Adrian), and Patty Bennett (Aubrey), as well as her sister, Elma Sonier. Predeceased by her husband of 61 years Murray Earl Bennett, her parents, brothers Alban, Clarence "Cappy", Henry and Tanton Landry and her sister Stella Clough. A proud WWII Veteran, Blanche served in the Canadian Women's Army Corps 1942-1945 as a Switchboard Operator with Signals Sqn. in Halifax NS, where she met her husband Murray (RCN) at a dance. As a military spouse for the next 60 years, Blanche relocated 28 times in Canada and overseas as well, when Murray was posted to #1 Wing RCAF Station Marville, France in 1955. Blanche met Prime Ministers, Veteran Affairs Ministers, Premiers, CBC personnel and many newspaper reporters with the same enthusiasm every time she donned her WWII Medals and showed up for a Veterans event or was asked to share her story. Her memory remained intact right to her last moments with us, and she will be remembered forever for her numerous contributions to remind all of us to "Never Forget" a Veteran. Blanche's Prince Edward Home family were an integral part of her joy for life and longevity. Everyday was a gift for Blanche and the love and care she received as a Resident at PE Home contributed to her ability to thrive in a long-term care environment, even when she "rolled her eyes too loud" sometimes. Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m., from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Cornwall, PE. Interment in St. Martin of Tours Cemetery, Cumberland, PE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Women's League (PO Box 219 Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0). No visitation by personal request. Online condolences may be made at: www.macleanfh.com
Blanche (Landry)Veteran Of World War Ii BENNETT — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
