Benet Stratton

Benny I always thought that I'd see you again! What a kind gentle but slightly bewildering soul you were. It was always a pleasure to work and to chat with you . What a craic wont say too much 🤣 ,best dinner parties,may your soul find peace my friend. Sincere condolences to your loved ones. You shall be missed .

I enjoyed Benet's company enormously back in the 80s. As with so many people we lose touch and drift apart. I remember our little trip to Arbor Low stone circle in Derbyshire after a Glastonbury and waiting for the solstice sunrise. Benet was cosy under the duvet we were all huddled under and woke up at about 11am asking if it had happened yet. Happy times. I'd hoped he'd found his niche cheffing in Ireland and would live to a ripe old age :(

I worked with Benet for a summer in the Clifden boat club with Lukas and a few other teenagers. Benet always laughed, joked and taught me how to better. I'll miss him, he helped me a lot.

A range of sad, poignant and funny memories of Benet have surfaced in the last week, but i think my most favourite of all, is when a tribe of us travelled down from Leeds to Stonehenge in 1988; Sat around a fire in Cholderton Woods, having a sing song, I remember Benet loudly belting out 'This Land Is Our Land' the famous protest song, courtesy of Woody Guthrie. Must have been the shortly before the police helicopters evicted the thousands upon thousands of us! Your spirit, Benet, is never forgotten!

Sad news - Rest in peace Benet - Condolences to friends & family

Rip benny. I used to work with him in Clifden boat club, we got along very well. He was a very kind, funny man who I had great time for. My heart goes out to him and his family. Very sad to hear of his death :( ❤️❤️ rest well benny

Sincere Sympathy to Nolie and family on the sad loss of Benet. Great memories of his time as our neighbour in Bookeen. Always shy, quiet who had a witty answer that would always put a smile on your face. Rest in Peace Benet you are the smiling Star now

You were a lovely friend and housemate in Leeds many years ago, and I always took it for granted that we would meet again at some point. I can't really believe that will never happen. Love to all Benet's friends and family xxx

So very sorry to hear of your passing Benny. Stayed with us in Clifden and did some shift work from time to time (on his day off). We had some fun times and a nicer guy you couldn't meet. We will all miss you. Have your photo on our bar wall to keep your memory alive. To all his many friends and particularly his family we offer our sincere condolences. Rest in peace

Rest in Power my dear .Had the privilege of sharing much adventures with him and his much beloved cat (Ni)Jinsky at Melville place .Also up to Scotland and down to Somerset , whenever we passed a Little Chef he corrected it to Little Chief- a fine ska group from 1988 -1993 Leeds.
One love

I'm very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of our cousin Benet, and send my heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones. Much love from Lys

rest in peace Benny. many years of working with him he was such a nice person. a great friend who will be missed . a very talented chef with a very kind heart. rip buddy.

I was so devastated to hear about Benet’s passing. I worked with him in Westport as a chef and he was the kindest, funniest and most encouraging man I’ve met. Always had my back was always making us laugh. Deepest condolences to Benet’s family at this time.

Condolences to the family and friends of Benet.
R.I.P.

Rest in peace Benet
Joining with everyone
one can definitely say about you you were a sincerely nice guy you have to be loved and missed
I will pray for you and your family at this time so very sorry to hear of your loss

I'm so sad to hear of Benet's death. I had hoped that he was doing well, having not seen him for probably over 20 years. One of the first friends I had when I first moved to Leeds. My thoughts are with Dom, his family and all the friends that have know Benet and loved him.

Our sincere condolences to all of Benet s family and friends . Benet worked with our son and he was always v kind and encouraging to him . I pray he has great peace and will know now how much he is loved . May his holy soul rest in peace . He will be in my prayers .

Sending our condolences to all the Stratton family at this sad time. Benet was a kind and gentle soul may he rest in peace.

I was so sad to hear of Benet’s passing, deepest condolences to all his family on his sad passing. I worked with Benet in Westport and he was a great character. He will be missed. Rest In Peace Benet x

Benet was a great house mate years ago in Leeds, taught me the art of making a Dhal, the finer details of life back then are all a little hazy to say the least, but he was good & kind friend, sad our paths won't cross again.

Sending love to Benet’s family, was so sorry to hear this news and have been remembering the antics of Melville Place so many moons ago. RIP Lovely man xxx

Sincerest sympathy to the family of Benet.who was a Good chef and had many friends. May he have eternal Joy and peace

I hope to be able to join on Monday but connectivity issues may stop me. In that case I'll just add myself to those sending condolences. How sad that Benet died this way. It's been nearly 10 years since I saw him and we seemed divided by physical distance as well as the choices we made (I haven't had alcohol in nearly 20 years, and it caused the deaths of both my parents) so it's poignant to hear Benet was healthier and drier not so long ago. It seems access to primary healthcare was difficult for him, as for so many of us these days. I hope he gets a good send-off on Monday. Goodbye.

Condolences to all grieving your sad loss Benet. Bed of Heaven to your Beautiful Soul..Gone too soon!

Very sorry to hear of Benets passing, I worked with Benet many years ago in the Pier Head Kinvara. He was a nice man, good humoured and a very good chef. Condolences to all his friends and family. May he Rest in Peace.

So sad to hear of Benet’s untimely passing. I knew him during the cider-drinking, punk rock and reggae days in Leeds. They were fun times and I will always have warm memories. My best wishes to his family.

Such a sad loss. My thoughts are with his family & friends. I shared many houses and plenty of good times with our Benet, back in the day in Leeds. He listened, smiled and generally made me feel better about life when things were tough. Rest in peace my friend. X

May you rest in peace Bennet condolences to friend s &family

I am so sorry to hear about Benet, he was a lovely man. We've only met up a couple of times in recent years, but were very close at one point in Leeds and I always remember him with a fond smile on my face.
My condolences to all his family.

May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace Bennet
lovely soul.
Your laugh will be missed by the people In Clifden x

Sincere condolences to all the Stratton family on your sad loss. May Benet R.I.P.

Concolences to all Benet's friends and family.

Rest in peace Benet. Gone too soon 😢

Sincerest sympathy to all the family of Benet.His many friends over the years.may he have eternal peace always

Rest in peace Bennet. Worked along side each other for years. A gentlemen and a great chef. You will be truly missed my friend

Sorry to hear of Bennett passing may he rest in peace 🙏

My condolences on the sad passing of Benet, a lovely gentleman.
Rest in Peace

Im so sorry to hear this news , and sedimg souvh love to you all at this time

Condolences to Gale and all Benet’s family . May he rest in peace 🙏 Annmarie and Mike Bermingham .

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Benet. Thinking of his family in these difficult times.
He was a lovely man and a fantastic chef. It’s been a pleasure working with him at the Clifden Boat Club. One of my first working experience in Ireland.
May he rest in peace

Rest in peace this day 🙏