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Sharron Bennett Obituary

Sharron Leslie Bennett of Ashby; 61 Ashby Sharron Leslie (Haavisto) Bennett, 61, of Ashby, died Monday, November 03, 2008, in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital. She was born January 14, 1947, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Toivo and Edith (Hammar) Haavisto. Sharron graduated from Ashby High School in 1965. She leaves her husband of 42 years, Richard C. Bennett; her children, Charlene DeMartino and her husband Louis, and Richard A. Bennett, all of Ashby; her sister, Cynthia C. DiPippa and her husband Robert of Fitchburg; her brother, Robert E. Haavisto and his wife Eileen of New Ipswich, NH; four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Tracey Leigh Bennett, on September 5, 2007. BENNETT Funeral services are private under the direction of Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg.

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Nov. 4, 2008.

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Bruce Goyette

November 15, 2008

Richie and Dickie: I didn't learn about Sharon's passing until today,
Nov. 15. Please accept my condolences and know that Sharon was always very special to me. Her depth of knwlege and her infectious laugh will always be a major part of my memories of her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kandice Goguen

November 5, 2008

Dear Ritchie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Sharron's passing. we have so many good memories from the past, it seems like only yesterday. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Barry and Kandy Goguen

David Hay

November 5, 2008

Dear Richie,
I am so sorry to hear of Sharron's passing. I have many fond memories of being a classmate of Sharron. She was always kind and full of laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steve & Debbie Jeffries

November 5, 2008

Cindi,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Laurel Sanford

November 4, 2008

Richie, Dickie and family my heart goes out to you. Sharon will be deeply missed by all the lives she was lucky enough to have touched. I will remember her fondly and often as someone who could light up a darkened room with her bright smile. Her sense of humor was inspirational and her laughter contagious. May you find peace in the many happy memories you've made together. May you find serenity knowing she is just a thought away.

Sincerest sympathy,

Elaine (Tukiainen) Kaetz

November 4, 2008

Cindy,
I am so sorry about the passing of your sister, Sharron. May God's strength be with you and families during this hard time...

Barbara & Jack Ouellette

November 4, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Betty Tuliano/Taylor

November 4, 2008

Dickie and Family,
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your Mom. I keep you all in my thought's and prayers.

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