William Donner Bent Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Donner Bent (Saint John, New Brunswick), who passed away at the age of 83, on February 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Donner Bent to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gordon Bent and Lillian Bent (Donner); his former wife Betty; and his siblings, Florence, Shirley, Eva, Della, Jim and Harold.
He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Wood Bent (Walker); his children, Steven Bent (Cathy) of Pocologan, Michael Bent (Wanda Scott) of Pocologan, Ross Bent (Rachel) of Lepreau, Barry Wood (Emily) of Chance Harbour and Terry-Lynn Bent of Pocologan; his grandchildren, Ashley Bent, Jordan Bent, Joshua Dorie, Jacob Bent, Jessica Bent, Kyle Bent, Alex Bent, Emily Valera, Haley Valera, Samuel Venart (Wood) and Johanna Venart (Wood); and his great grandchildren, Jack, Sydney, Maverick, Charlie, Victor, Pruitt, Mya, Aubrey, William, Austin and Alex. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 25th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Castle Funeral Home (309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John, NB E2M2L3). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, February 25th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Castle Fallsview Funeral Home (309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John, NB E2M2L3).
Donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
