The Sad Passing of PeterBennett (M)

[oldtimer]

Hi Gillian

I am so glad that you found some comfort in knowing how well-loved and respected you dad was by his friends on Rootschat.

It is hard to believe now, but it is a true saying, that time heals. You will never forget your dad, but you will always have those wonderful memories.

God bless you and your family this Christmastime.

Best wishes, Judy

[cheshiremog]

Dear Gillian & Family
I am sending back to you a picture that  Peter sent to me - of Half Street, Macclesfield. It meant a great deal to me - to see a Street where my ancestors lived - compliments of Peter - and apparently he lived there, at one time, too. My father, lost his mother, when he was aged only 2, and this photo therefore meant so much to us. It is not just a Street, it is an insight into a life unknown, snatched away. This is what Peter did so well, filled in those gaps in our lives. A good genealogist, as Peter undoubtedley was, gives and enriches.  So - thank you for lending him to us. 
I would also say, if I may, as I know Peter must have a very interesting collection of documents, as I sent him the will of Henry Wardle, Lord Mayor of Macclesfield, that you find a very safe home, perhaps in the public domain for the information he has collected.
God Bless you all - his legacy  lives on.

[MarieC]

Gillian

So glad to read your message!  Thinking of you and the family this Christmas. 

Your dad did indeed leave a wonderful legacy, and I hope you will continue to join us here on Rootschat and continue his work. 

Love, Marie

[Janice M]

Gillian & Carol

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

We will all miss Peter very much. He was always so helpful.

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Janice

 

[Tephra]

Dear Gillian

Thank you so much for your reply to our messages.   It's always difficult to know just what to say at times like this ........having lost my father quite recently, I do understand what you are going through, but knowing all the lovely people on RootsChat are there to support you as they were with me makes it that bit easier to get through.

Time will heal and time will also allow you to look back at the memories you have of your Dad without shedding a tear.

God Bless

Barbara

[Carley]

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Just noticed the posting about the sad death of Peter Bennett and from Australia I send my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Peter was a great help to me with my Cheshire brick wall on the Allen family and I am very grateful to him for the assistance he gave.

Thinking of all to whom he was close.

Carley

[Stewart R]

I am very very sad to hear about the loss of Peter.

When I first started using Rootschat about a year ago Peter was first to reply to my first topic and gave me so much help in tracing information on my Macclesfield ancestor's. It was his expertise and dedication that made me stick with this wonderful site and it seemed that nothing was to much trouble for him.

My deepest sympathy go out to his family

Regards

Stewart

[Guinea]

Condolences to Peter's Family on his sad passing.

PHIL

[Hoppity]

I have just seen this.

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to all Peter's family.  He was such a helpful person and will be missed greatly. 

May god bless you and your family at such a sad time.

Kind regards
Hoppity