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ELINOR E. "SUE" BENNETT AGE: 71 FAIR HAVEN
Elinor E. "Sue" Bennett, 71, of Fair Haven died Friday, Dec. 19, at the Meridian Nursing facility in Shrewsbury after battling lung cancer. Sue was a 50 year member of the Fair Haven Ladies Auxiliary and a 25 year member of the Fair Haven First Aid Squad. She was First Aid captain in 1991 and the president of the Ladies Auxiliary in 1974. Sue was the treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary for ten years. Sue will always be remembered for making and serving clam chowder at the Fair Haven Fireman's fair. A life long resident of Fair Haven, Sue was a graduate from Rumson High School. She was an avid golfer and played bridge with the Central Jersey Bridge Club. She was a retired sign painter and worked part-time at Fairwinds Deli in Fair Haven.
Sue was predeceased by her husband, Arthur W. Bennett and her daughter, Debra J. Cirminiello. Surviving are her son, David J. Bennett, of Manteo, N.C.; her daughter, Diane J. Pomphrey of Pisgah Forest, N.C.; her sister, Barbara Williams, of Newton; her brother, Hank Boardman of Hollywood, Fla.; her brother, Charlie Boardman, of Beaufort, N.C.; four grandchildren, Kristyn Bennett, Hannah Pomphrey, Kelsey Bennett and Henry Pomphrey.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 11:00am at Rumson Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Fair Haven First Aid Squad, 35 Fisk St., Fair Haven, NJ 07704. Letters of condolence can be emailed to the funeral home website at www.sidun.com.
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Mickey Martin
December 23, 2008
Dear Diane, David, and Family, I am so very sorry about your mom. She had a great impact on my life - she always cut my hair when I was young, she made me a bikini when I was twelve, she and I played softball for years together, and she has been a part of my life for always. She will certainly be sorely missed by all. My sincerest sympathy to you all. God Bless You.
Love, Mickey Connor Martin
Barb Halligan
December 23, 2008
David and Diane,
Your mother was a big influence in my life and she will definitely be missed. Our childhood would not have been the same without her encouragement, discipline and willingness to teach us at every opportunity. Susie was always there to lend a helping hand whenever it was needed and for anyone.
But now she's happy with your Dad and Debbie, and is most likely arguing with my Dad about who's going to win the Super Bowl.
I'll miss her very much. We were all blessed to know her.
Brenda Jacobsen
December 22, 2008
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.Your Dad and Mom will always be remembered for their dedication and committment to the community.
Sincerely,
Cort and Brenda Jacobsen
Richard Brister, Jr.
December 21, 2008
To the Family of Sue;
I will miss Sue greatly, she was my partner on the bench at the Sunday softball games over the last couple of years. She was always willing to talk about the good times as well as the bad. She was there to talk to. I looked forward to busting her chops at the fair behind that cage as she had no problem giving it back. I have often thought being a member of the fire company was one of the worst things I could have ever done as I have lost more friends and "family" then anyone outside of the fire company that I know, but knowing people like Sue makes it the best thing I have ever done. She will be missed dearly....:( RIP
December 21, 2008
Rest easy dear friend, and know you have made a mark on your community. By the way you lived your life I know how I wish to live mine. To be the best of the best.
Butch and Betty Conk
December 21, 2008
Dear Diane, David and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We had many wonderful times with both your Mom and Dad, and we will always cherish those fond memories.
With sincerest sympathy,
Nancy Connor
December 21, 2008
Diane, David and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you all - your mom was a true friend and I will always hold her in my heart. With my sincerest sympathies, Nancy
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