Heather Joan Bennett (nee Hurst)

Gone too soon and missed by many, Heather passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, June 26th, 2020 with her husband and children by her side. She was in her 67th year. She leaves behind her husband, Terry, children Elissa (Mike) McDowall and Brandon (Janis) Bennett as well as 5 grandchildren and her sister Caroline (Bob) St. Clair, and nieces and nephews.

Heather was an original member of the Huntsville Community Band where she expanded her horizons by learning to play the clarinet. She also joined the Muskoka Rock Choir in season 2. In addition Heather also enjoyed her weekly Majong socials. Those three activities provided her much pleasure and cherished new friendships.

Heather also had a love for nature, she loved going for scenic drives with her husband in an attempt to catch a glimpse of any wildlife, or spending time just looking out their kitchen window at the many birds at the feeders. They also spent many mornings together just relaxing on the front deck, enjoying a good book or just taking pleasure  in each other’s company.
Fond memories were made over the years at Harp Lake with many friends and family. Game nights, Dinner Parties, and countless celebrations took place.

Born in Toronto, Heather spent her early years in Newmarket and moved to Huntsville in 1965. She attended Spruce Glen Public School and Huntsville High School. It was at H.H.S. that she met Terry and since then she was 1/2 of a perfectly matched couple.

People who knew her will remember Heather as headstrong, loyal, honest, creative, funny and a lover of animals.

The family would also like to express their sincere appreciation for the nurses in the Chemo lab at Huntsville Hospital who’s genuine compassion was truly felt by Heather. Appreciation also goes out to Doctor Sanjay Jindal, Doctor, Megan Stephenson as well as the nurses and PSW’s at Algonquin Grace Hospice Huntsville, for their compassionate care.

If you wish, donations would be greatly appreciated to Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville, or a Wing and a Prayer Muskoka’s Bird Rehabilitation Centre.

A drop-in Celebration of Life for Heather Bennett will be held at 505 Harp Lake Road, Huntsville on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 1-4 p.m. It will be held outdoors, with a rain date of Sunday, August 16 with the same timing.

Updates will be provided here on Friday, August 14 if required based on the weather forecast.