Rochester, New Hampshire
1931 - 2005
Rochester...Pauline T. Bennett, 74, formerly of 40 Whitehall Road, died Tuesday, August 02, 2005, at the Rochester Manor, following a period of declining health.
She was born in Rochester on January 14, 1931, the daughter of Leo and Modeste (Madore) Beaudoin. She had lived most of her life in the Rochester area, and was a communicant of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church.
Mrs. Bennett was a homemaker, dedicated to her family. She was a member of the Moose, was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Rochester Senior Citizens, a member of the Golden Age Club and the Wellsweep Acres Association.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Robert W. Bennett.
Surviving family members include two sons, Bernard Bennett and his wife Susan of Rochester and Ronald Bennett of Rochester; a daughter, Joan Chesnel and her husband Don of Rochester; three brothers, Donald Beaudoin of Sacramento, CA, Kenneth Beaudoin of Rochester and Gerard Beaudoin of Dover; two sisters, Yvonne Sullivan of Berwick, Maine and Lucille Cummisnski of Rochester; eight grandchildren, Cathy Spiers, Bernard Bennett, Jr., Tina Ouellette, Stephanie Higgins, Jaime Bennett, Derek Bennett, Lisa Chesnel and Heath Bennett; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation at H.J. Grondin & Son Funeral Home, 177 North Main Street, Rochester will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Please visit www.GrondinFuneralHome.com to sign the online guestbook.
I really got to know Nan these last few years. I got to know her as a woman and a friend. She wasn't much for telling stories, but those little snippets she told during our long drives together are priceless, and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
I have memories of the grandmother, the woman, and the friend that I may continue to cherish.
Tina Ouellette
August 26, 2005 | Dover, NH
I dropped by Roch. Manor last Wed. to check in on Pauline to see how things were going only to find that she had passed away the day before. We were chums during the 60's and 70's - her friendship is sadly missed. She was such a brave and accepting soul. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to her family at this very sad time. I just hope we can all be as strong as she was in accepting lifes challenges. We all loved you for those strengths Pauline.....Your friend forever and ever ........
Lorraine Parker
August 09, 2005 | Rochester, NH
A couple of fond memories of Pauline are when she took care of Julie, when she was an infant & those Sunday night "coffee hour"s at my parents' house. We always learned something from her and my father's "discussions".
Cindy Waterhouse
August 06, 2005 | Gonic, NH
My heart goes out to all the family of Aunt Pauline. I remember times at her home in gonic. She was always laughing and I'll remember that laugh. She said exactly what she wanted. I'm happy you're w/Grammy and Grampa Beaudon now Pauline. Rest in Peace.
Vickie Beaudoin-Thorpe
August 05, 2005 | Concord, NH
To Paulines Family : Sorry for your loss. I will really miss seeing her on my evening shift at the Rochester Manor. She was a very sweet lady. Please take care of yourselves
Tina Walbridge
August 05, 2005 | Rochester, NH
Bernie, sorry to read of Pauline's passing.
We were Grammar School and High School classmates.
She was a kind and fun person, always.
Bob Brochu
August 04, 2005 | Rochester, NH
Bernie...we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was always a pleasant and kind neighbor to us when we lived next door to her at 11 Jackson St, Rochester for many years.
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family,
Carrol & Joe Bucci
Carrol & Joe Bucci
August 04, 2005 | New Durham, NH
Joan and Don
We are sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We won`t be able to be with you, but wanted to express our sympathies.Its been a long tough road for you Joan,tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life. Love,Don
Don and Mona Hawkins
August 04, 2005 | Rochester, NH
Bernie, So sorry to hear of your mother's death. I have many wonderful memories of the times we had worked together. She was a kind and fun person.
gary munroe
August 04, 2005 | Boston, MA
