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BENNETT, Barry John

Born on September 3, 1932. Passed away February 28, 2023.

Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday 28 February 2023. Aged 90 years.

Loved and loving husband of Judy (dec.).

Loved father and father-in-law of Leanne & Joff, Sandy & Peter, Al, Matt & Anna, Kate & Andy (dec.) & Steve, Louise & Simon.

Cherished pop and poppy Barry to Sarah, Jason, Lisa, Daniel, Piper, Nick, Chris, Madi, Matthew, Henry, George, Isabella, Will, Mila, Sophie, Jed, Indi, Cody, Paddy and Billy.

Friend to Mal and Yatesy.

Loving brother/brother-in-law to Kevin (dec.) Des (dec.), Denise (dec.), Mary, John, Rasa, Terry (dec.), Jimmy (dec.), Di, Eileen, Graeme and Carol.

Forever in our hearts and memories.

Funeral Notice
St. Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Barry John Bennett will be offered at St Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street Traralgon on THURSDAY (March 9, 2023) at 12.00 pm.

Private cremation.

Barry’s service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream please CLICK HERE.
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  1. A true gentleman and great man. Thoughts with Allison, John and the rest of the Bennett family. May the everlasting memories guide you through the times ahead.

    Chris Blackberry March 2, 2023

  2. Barry Bennett
    A True Gentleman , Wonderful Man, Father Husband and Buisnessman, Footballer and Great Guy,

    Barry’s Word was his Bond, A Great, Husband Father and Businessman.
    I will long Remember our Sessions together after the

    Koonwarra Bullock Sales ..

    I’m Sorry l cannot make the Funeral..

    Deepest and Best Regards ,To his Family and Friends

    Sincerely, Geoffrey N Armstrong’

    Armstrong’ Creek, GEELONG .

    Requisite de Pace.

    Geoffrey N Armstrong' March 2, 2023

  3. To Sandy and Peter and families. Sincere condolences and sending lots of love. A.. Roma

    Roma Warner March 2, 2023

  4. My Uncle, Godfather and mentor. A true hero to me. Thankyou for you direction, loyalty, compassion, fairness and determination. A life lived to the fullest. My condolences and thoughts are with the family. Loved and remembered forever. Legends never leave us.

    John Duncan March 2, 2023

  5. Loads of love to all the Bennett families on the loss of your wonderful dad, grandfather, brother & uncle.
    Reunited with his beautiful Judy.
    Our thoughts are with you all.

    Linton & McWalters Families March 2, 2023

  6. To my very good mate , Barry. We had a lot of good times together, lots of laughs , lots of good memories. We played footy together. I enjoyed our long distance phone calls over the years. I will definitely miss you. To Allison and family , I pass on my sincere condolences and thoughts. He was a top man and a close friend.
    Ray , Paul and Nathan
    PERTH Western Australia

    Raymond Kitney March 3, 2023

  7. The first Moe trainer to win a Group 1 ! John Verhoeven.

    John Verhoeven March 3, 2023

  8. Sincere condolences to Sandy, Pete and all the Bennett families on the loss of your dear Dad, father-in-law, Pop and Poppy. Barry will certainly be missed in his much loved Yinnar community and beyond.
    Wayne and Joanne Leviston

    Joanne Leviston March 6, 2023

  9. A tower of strength and a great friend to us both.Condolences to all his family and friends. Ken and Dawn. Hazelvale, WA

    Ken Shaw March 6, 2023

  10. R..I. P. My wonderful big brother; my rock and my protector all my life. Thank you for the memories. .. Condolences to all your children and their families. Loved by so many.
    Mary, Stephen , John, Jacquelyn, Naomi, Moya, Alexa and Andrew., and their families. Forever in our hearts.

    Mary Duncan March 7, 2023

  11. Our sincere condolences to all Barry’s family, a true gentleman who will be missed by many.
    Graeme ( Oey) & Helen

    Helen O’Hara March 7, 2023

  12. R.I.P Uncle Barry. So many beautiful memories of family occasions at the farm, always lots of laughs and fun when visiting the BBennetts. You will be sadly missed Uncle Barry. Love and Prayers to Leanne, Sandra, Allison, Matthew, Kate ,Louise and your extended families. Sorry I can’t be there with you on Thursday to help celebrate the life of Barry.

    Our thoughts are with you all
    Jacquelyn, Peter, Kate, Luke and Will

    Jacquelyn Sist March 7, 2023

  13. Our deepest sympathies are with Barry’s family & friends. He will be missed by many in the yinnar community & he is most certainly missed by the staff at cafe3869 where we always enjoyed a chat & a laugh. Rest in peace Bazz

    Kylie March 7, 2023

  14. Barry Judy and family
    We all had great times down creamery road
    But can’t forget Barry coming to see Gwen ( our mum ) after Tom ( dad ) having his first heart attack
    Only to say don’t worry about the rent Gwen until tom is well and back at work
    And that was just business as usual for Barry
    Thanks again
    Gwen and Tom Doherty. both deceased and
    Marg Joe Kerry Liz and family

    Margaret bassee March 7, 2023

  15. We meant vaggs road lol. been a few years since
    Marg

    Marg bassee March 7, 2023

  16. RIP Barry you will be sadly missed our Deepest condolences to Matt, Sandra and families. Our thoughts are with you all
    Danny and Debbie Perry

    Deb and Dan Perry March 8, 2023

  17. RIP Barry condolences to the family. Always be friends and great neighbours of the Conway’s.

    Our thoughts are with you all.

    Conway family

    Ron Conway March 9, 2023

  18. Vale Baz. What a cracking bloke you were. Love and condolences to Ally, Piper and the whole Bennett clan x

    Lisa Gye March 9, 2023

  19. Sorry to hear of the loss of Barry. He was a lovely man.
    Condolences to the Bennett family. Xx

    Caroline Van Zuylen March 9, 2023

  20. Condolences to all the family, Baz was my most greatest mentor, he gave the confidence to do what I do now, the headrest memories , fun laughs and New York New York was sung in gusto.. Thankyou Baz rest easy now back with your gal Judy
    Debbie & Ray Bowen
    Bemm river hotel

    Debbie Bowen March 9, 2023

  21. To Barry sorry I carnt be there today. Great Man who could train a horse. Never be forgotten mate. From Frankie Stockdale & Family

    Frankie Stockdale March 9, 2023

  22. VALE Uncle Barry Bennett. A beautiful farewell service. You were much loved. RIP. Ps. I remember that purple Statesman xx

    Gabrielle Kenny March 9, 2023

  23. To the Bennet family .I never meet you but I am the wife of John Fern ( Dec) he used to work or new the family well
    Condolences to the family

    Shirl fern (wife of John) March 9, 2023

  24. Rip barry sorry we couldn’t be there

    lance a lee March 9, 2023

  25. Sorry I could not be there. Great respect for a great man. Condolences to all the people that new Barry.

    Peter Leatherland March 9, 2023

  26. We are so sad to hear of Barry’s passing. Barry had a huge part in our lives helping us buying and building our homes. He and Judy were at our wedding 47 years ago and he was a family friend for as long as I can remember. Rest in peace and thank you Barry for just being you.

    Jennie and Marek Cukier née Williams

    Jennie cukier March 10, 2023

  27. Deepest sympathy To Barry’s Family , on his Passing , Old Mate off The Late Stan. Mounsey. RIP Barry

    Mounsey March 14, 2023