Donations sought for bereaved Bennett family

October 27th, 2015

The Motueka community is rallying behind the family of Paul Bennett, a popular local who was drowned when the fishing vessel he was on sank off Banks Peninsular on October 18th.

A close friend, Adrian Van Vught, has set up a Givealittle page to raise funds to support the Bennett family during this terribly sad time.

To make a donation, however small, to the family, simply click on this link: givealittle.co.nz/cause/bennettfamily.

The Bennett family has lost their sole provider in the tragic accident, which took the lives of all three on board the boat FV Jubilee.

Skipper Paul Bennett left behind partner Angela, Isaac aged 15, Levi 4 and Ollie 2.

Adrian, who owns the local business Satellite Networks, is a very close friend of the family, having known Angela since she was 10. Paul worked for him as a Sky technician for two years.

The words of Angela's sister Zoey Stewart are recorded on the Givealittle page:

"Paul was a man of good character, he gave me a home when I needed it and taught me how to ride a dirt bike, took me hunting, told things as they were and had a quick witted humour.

"He was a hunter, a fisherman, a hands on kind of guy, a great father and my sisters love and best friend who have created two wounderful baby boys together that are their world to them.

"Everyone who knew him will have their own personal perception of who Paul Bennett was, however this is a part of mine. Paul you will be well missed by everyone who knew you. Rest easy buddy.

"I ask everyone that I know if you have a little to give to please give a little to help lighten the load on the Bennett family through this time."

At the time of writing, 18 people have made online donations totalling $668.00.

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