Obituary of Gerald Michael Benedict

Gerald Michael Benedict was born in Nova Scotia on October 12, 1950, and in 1951 he moved to Alberta with his parents Michael and Dorothy.  He contracted polio and spent many years in the Glen Rose hospital. At a very young age he was encouraged by Mike and Dot to work and play like any other kid. This instilled in him a determination to work hard and be self-sufficient.

Gerald graduated from Consort High School and furthered his studies at NAIT. In 1970 Gerald met Sandy Kirkeby from Hanna and they were married in 1971. To this union came two beautiful little girls: Jenn and Shan. While busy raising kids, they did a lot of camping and holidaying. Gerald worked at Special Areas for many years and ended his career as Superintendent of Roads and Equipment. 

Gerald loved hockey and spent many years living at the arena. He was also a life member of Hanna Elks 431.

He lived a full life and was highly respected in the community.

Gerald passed away peacefully at home according to his wishes and surrounded by his family.

He was predeceased by his parents Mike and Dot.

Gerald is survived by his wife Sandy; daughters: Jenn (Darren), Shan (Keven); brothers: Dale (Gail) and Neil (Cheryl); grandsons: Travis, Jay (Robyne), Bradley and Grayden; great-grandsons: Fred, Remmy and J.J.

A Celebration of Life (come and go) will be held at the Hanna Community Centre on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2 - 4 p.m., with a program starting at 2:00 p.m. Please dress casually.

If desired, donations in Gerald’s memory can be made to the Kidney Foundation, https://kidney.ca/.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.hannafuneral.ca.