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Gale Bennett, 68, of Cape Coral, died March 23, 2008. A prominent SW FL artist with an international following, he was born May 18, 1939 in W. Palm Beach, a son of the late Lillian Osborne and Ralph Bennett. In 1996 Gale founded ArtStudy Giverny to offer artists the chance to paint in Claude Monet's Garden in Giverny, France.
He is survived by his wife, M.C. "Cello" (Forszt) Bennett, his daughter Anna Bennett of Jupiter, and his stepson Christopher Mioni of Palo Alto, CA. A celebration of Gale's life will be held on Sunday, April 27, from 2 to 4 pm at BIGARTS, Sanibel. In his memory contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 8470 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers 33908, to BIGARTS, Sanibel 33957, to the Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Bl., Ft. Myers 33919, or to the SW FL Symphony, 4560 Via Royale, Ft. Myers 33919. Arrangements under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers (239) 926-0555. www.fortmyersmemorial.com
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Lesley Christiansen
April 11, 2008
A big personality. His students will miss dreadfully as will Cello. They were so good together.
Best regards
Lesley (New Zealand)
Charles Laurel Vavrina
April 10, 2008
Gale Bennett was a valued friend for many years. In the early years, he conducted classes in my studio. He always had something good to say about everyone's work. He was generous with his time and talent. Thank you, Gale.
Francis Hammond
April 6, 2008
Gale bennett, was is and will be my friend and inspiration, the way I see will always be influenced by his input. I am lucky enough to have many of his paintings, I will treasure them forever.
Francis Hammond
Pat Lally
April 1, 2008
Thank you Gale for being a part of my life. Thank you Cello for being the love of his life.
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Mary Ann Burke
March 30, 2008
I will always remember Gale as a wonderful artist and a beautiful man who lived life to it's fullest.He will be missed by many.
Cliff/Camille Shell
March 29, 2008
I am not sure what sort of opportunities will exist in the formal tributes to Gale in the coming weeks. My rememberances and impressions of him over the years have been of a well-rounded gentleman...I think he would like that. A man whose company I enjoyed on numerous occasions at the Veranda with our wives. He could be a connasuere of fine wine and table d' hote one minute and just another guy enjoying the piano styling of Lila Moore the next. Now sadly both are gone... a loss to us all.
Rebecca Myers Scott
March 28, 2008
I remember him as a fine artist, he spoke to me about my work, and how much he loved is family. It was many years ago, and i was so young then, had no idea how important of and artist he was, and was blessed to have spoken to him.
Nancy Huff
March 27, 2008
He was once called a "Renaissance Man", enthusiastic about art, music and life. He shared that enthusiasm and knowledge with all who inquired. For that I am grateful.
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