March 29 2017: MENDIS, Bennett Noel

Bennett Noel Mendis

On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, Bennett Noel Mendis, 71, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away at Holy Cross Hospital. He is survived by his loving children: Danika Claire Mendis Jones (Matthew), Bennett Adam Mendis, and Morgan Andrew Mendis, all three of Silver Spring, MD. He is also survived by five siblings: his sister, Merle M. Dennis (Manuel), his brothers Mervyn (Maria), Kenneth (Joy), Dennis (Elaine), and Matthew (Roxanne) Mendis. He was preceded in death by his dear parents, Matthew and Lilian Mendis and his brother Colvin Mendis.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 31, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Collins Funeral Home located at 500 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring, MD.

A memorial of his life will be held on Saturday, April 1, at Sligo-Dennis Avenue Local Park at 10200 Sligo Creek Pkwy from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Sligo Creek, Boy Scouts of America, or Meals on Wheels.