It is with great sadness that the family of the late Benedict Hackett announce his passing on Monday, March 20th, 2006 at the Interfaith Home, Corner Brook at the age of 79. He will be sadly missed by his ten children: Ramona Cassellman (Ian), Cambridge ON, Geneva Hackett, Benoits Cove, Helen Hackett (Don), Oshawa ON, Jackie Good (Randy), Niagara Falls ON, Brenda Andrews (Chris), Beeton ON, Bennie Hackett (Valerie), Whitby ON, Maureen Hunt (warrick), Mount Moriah, Glenn Hackett (Jennifer), Orangeville ON, Stacey Hackett (Al), Alliston ON & Louise House (Kirk), Woods Harbour NS; 22 grandchildren: Jaime, Nick, Rodney, Grant, Charles, Adam, Jeremy, Jacob, Blake, Ryan, Mitchell, Lauren, Giselle, Alicia, Sarah, Melena, Maggie, Cahley, Evan, Alana, Jayden, Kira; sisters: Francis Pennell, Veronica Green (Harold), Bride Greene (Ron); two sisters-in-law Francis Hackett, Noreen Hackett; brother-in-law Bazil Noseworthy, as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Cedella Hackett, June 30, 2000, sister Dorothy Quigley, brothers Raymond & Patrick. The funeral mass will be held Friday, march 24th at 10:30 a.m. from Our lady Star of the Sea, Roman Catholic Church, Benoits Cove followed by the interment at the church cemetery. friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home 218 Curling Street Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice.