It is with broken hearts that the family of the late GERARD JOSEPH BENTEAU of Point May announces his passing. Gerard passed away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center in Burin on Monday, August 31st, 2020 at the age of 61. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his sons, Deon Fleming (Collette) of Pouch Cove, Dwayne Fleming (Andrea) of Point au Gaul, and Shane Benteau (Kayla) of Torbay; 3 grandchildren, Addison, Alex, and Reid; brothers, Clement Benteau (Jean), and Kevin Benteau; sisters, Catherine Strickland (Eric), Celeste Thornhill (Melvin), Gabrielle Thornhill (Alec), Rose Lockyer (Gerard), Dorothy McFee (Clayton), and Mary Fleming (Wayne); plus a large circle of extended family and friends. Gerard was predeceased by his parents, Clement and Catherine Benteau, and niece, Judyette Thornhill.

In following with the guidelines due to COVID-19, a walk through visitation will take place at Wiseman’s Funeral Homes in Fortune on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 from 2pm - 4pm.

Cremation to take place.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at The Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Point May on Saturday, October 10th, 2020 at 2:00pm with inurnment to follow.

In Gerard’s memory, donations may be made to The Benteau Family.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes – Fortune.

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