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1930
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2013
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Ethel Bennett Obituary
Bennett
Of Dagsboro, DE passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was 83 years old.
Mrs. Bennett was born on March 29, 1930 in Chester, PA to the late William and Bertha McBullough Ebeling. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Clayton "Sonny" Bennett on May 10, 2013. Sons, Richard, Johnny, Teddy, Bobby, and Bill, siblings, Marian Ebeling, Catherine Lee, Mildred Iacono, Margaret Cristinzo, and Florence Koszalinski.
She lived in New Castle for about 25 years before she and her husband decided to move to Dagsboro. She was a homemaker. She was family oriented and and old school wife and mother. Her main priority was taking care of her husband and six sons.
She is survived by one son, Carl "Lee" Bennett and his wife Michelle, a sister, Jeanette Pontillo, three grandchildren, Linda Marley and husband Paul, Crystal Bennett, and Robert Bennett and wife Lynn, along with six great grandchildren, Meghan, Devin, McKenzie, Crystal, Paul, Jr. and Erica.
A public viewing will be held from 6 PM - 8 PM on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966. Interment with graveside committal will be held at12 Noon on Thursday, July 25, 2013at Lawncroft Cemetery; On the Ridge Rd, Linwood, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Compassionare Care Hospice; 28467 DuPont Blvd, Suite 6, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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Cheri Bennett
July 24, 2013
With deepest sympathy to Bobby and his family during this difficult time,
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Cheri Bennett
July 24, 2013
With deepest sympathy to Bobby and his family.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Paula Lynch
July 23, 2013
My deepest Sympathy to Lee and Michelle ,Crystal,Linda and the whole family Ethel was a strong woman she had a lot on her all the time. She will be dearly missed.Now she is where she wants to be with Sonny.
July 22, 2013
peace lady
Steele's Gunshop
July 22, 2013
Rest in peace Ethel.. You will be greatly missed and our prayers and thoughts go out to the family at this time.You were the sweetest most loving lady we ever met.Your with Sonny now...may you find peace..
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