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Richard Benn Obituary
PORTSMOUTH - Richard Fred Benn passed away peacefully on November 27, 2014, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Dick was born on September 21 1930, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the son of Frederick Crawford and Frances (Ostrander) Benn.
Dick graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1948 and attended Kings Point Marine Academy. He worked at Texaco Research before joining the Air Force. He was employed at IBM in Poughkeepsie until 1975, when he turned his passion of boating into a family business moving to Dover Point, where he opened and ran Benn's Marina.
Dick was happiest on the water and loved boating. He was a commodore of the New Hamburg, N.Y., Yacht Club for many years. He was a Harbormaster in Portsmouth and ran a fishing charter on his boat the CindySu for many years. After retiring to Lake Winnipesaukee, North Carolina and Florida, Dick and his wife returned to Portsmouth to be near their family.
Dick is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 62 years Joan-Marie (Greenhalgh) and children Cynthia Morrisette, Suzanne and husband Barry Foley, Richard and wife Victoria Benn, and Randy and wife Ariana Benn. His grandchildren, Adam and wife Melanie, Matthew, and Eric Benn, and Eilee and Brynn Foley; Great-grandchildren Abigail, Ethan, Harper, and Colby Benn. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his sister Marjorie Matson.
A memorial service will be held in Dick's honor at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Benn
December 10, 2014
Rich, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Bud and Sandy
Rich Benn
December 5, 2014
Thanks for your messages and support. They are so much appreciated.
Rich
Jana Curti
December 4, 2014
Richie and family, sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Thoughts are with you all.
Joe Donahue
December 4, 2014
Dick was a great guy. I got to know Dick quite well in the years I had a boat at his marina. Always quick with a smile, and ready to help at the drop of a hat. His marina party's were lots of fun. My condolences to all of the family.
December 3, 2014
Know that all the Benns are in our thoughts and prayers; Dick was always so outgoing and friendly and truly did love the water.
Dale and Carol Ober
Durham, NH
David Morrissette
December 3, 2014
Cindy, Rich, and all the family:
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. He loved to work hard, play hard, was always willing to help, and enjoyed life most on the water with family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go with you.
Tom McDonough
December 3, 2014
My heart goes out to you all. So sorry to hear.
Carmel Casey
December 3, 2014
Suzanne, I'm so sorry to read of the loss of your dad. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Grace Forrest and Family
December 3, 2014
Our heart breaks for All of You to have to part with such an important and loving Man. Sending Prayers, Love and Blessings. ??
Bill and Lona Sailers
December 2, 2014
Remembering all our boating trips with deepest sympathy to the whole family
Liz Bryan
December 2, 2014
Rich, Vick and kids our prayers are with you.
David Bissonnette
December 2, 2014
So Sorry for your loss Benn Family, My thoughts and prayers R with you.
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