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Stanley Bennett Obituary
FALMOUTH -- Stanley Taylor Bennett II, 64, of Falmouth, passed away on Feb. 23, 2011, in Scarborough.
He was President of Oakhurst Dairy for 28 years and most recently Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Strategic Planning.
Stanley was born in 1947 in Portland, the son of Donald Huston and Lucia Pond Bennett. He attended Portland schools and graduated from Deering High School in 1965. After graduating from Tufts University, he went on to receive his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1972.
Shortly thereafter he began working for the family business, Oakhurst Dairy, founded in 1921 by Stanley's grandfather, Stanley T. Bennett. He became President of the company in 1983. In 1999 he became Chairman of the Board after the passing of his father, Donald H. Bennett. His strong leadership and business acumen, as well as his drive to produce the highest quality dairy products, while also providing superior service, has been most instrumental in making Oakhurst the number one family owned dairy business in Northern New England. Four of his siblings and a brother-in-law also work at the Dairy. Stan felt a deep and abiding loyalty to his employees, customers, farmers, and consumers. Their loyalty to him through their thoughtfulness and support over the last eight months was a terrific source of comfort and joy to Stanley.
Over his lifetime, Stan devoted countless hours to many organizations. He was truly passionate about many, but perhaps most particularly, the environment. And like both his father and grandfather, he was committed to giving back to his community. Friends of Casco Bay, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, and the Tidewater Farm Project were among some of the more recent recipients of his enthusiasm and energy. In years past, The Maine Historical Society, the Portland Tree Challenge, the Maine Audubon Society and the Iris Network were among the many organizations that were also very close to his heart.
Stan's other involvements included work with the Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce, the Maine Medical Center, the Portland Club, the Woodfords Club, the Maine Bar Association, the Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council, the International Dairy Food Association, the New England Milk Dealers Association, Greater Portland Landmarks, Maine Genealogical Society and the Mayflower Society. He was also twice a Republican Convention delegate
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and served on both the Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals and the Falmouth Planning Board.
Stan's love of community was contagious within Oakhurst Dairy and employees followed his lead, voluntarily supporting such charitable organizations as the YMCA, The Iris Network, Boy Scouts of America, The Center for Grieving Children, The United Way, Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, and the Salvation Army.
Stan also found great pleasure in his genealogy work. He recently completed and published a four hundred page volume chronicling the Bennett Family History.
He remained especially close and loyal to a group of friends who enjoyed their annual boat cruise and Sunday football games. Stanley will always be remembered for his extreme generosity and kindness to everyone.
Stan was an avid boater and loved his time on Casco Bay on the Lucia II with his close friends and family. More recently he discovered the joy of bird watching, which he delightfully shared with anyone curious enough to listen to each new discovery he made in his backyard and in the nooks and crannies of Casco Bay.
Stan is survived by his three children, Theodore, Colby and Sara Jane; and his former wife, Chris Arlander, all of Falmouth. Their incredible love and support were the most important part of his life. Also surviving him are his six brothers and sisters, Priscilla B. Doucette, Althea B. McGirr, William P. Bennett, Jean B. Driscoll, Mary Ellen B. Tetreau and John H. Bennett, their spouses; and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Julie and Dr. Matt Dugan from the Maine Center for Cancer Medicine.
A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Woodfords Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Private burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Stanley's guestbook.
In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to:
The Maine Cancer Foundation
970 Baxter Boulevard, Suite 204 Portland, Maine 04112
or to The Boys and Girls Club
of Southern Maine
Cumberland Avenue
Portland, Maine 04101
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Bennett
BETTY HICKMAN
March 7, 2011
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WAS VERY GOOD TO ME AND I AM GOING TO MISS HIM. I HAVE VERY GOOD MEMORIES OF WORKING AT OAKHURST AND THE BENNETT FAMILY TREATED ME VERY GOOD WHILE I WAS THERE. I AM VERY THANKFUL TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW STAN, BILL AND ALTHEA. AND AGAIN YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
March 5, 2011
We want you to know how sad we are about Stan's passing. We were so fortunate to have known him. We will always remember his graciousness, warmth and smile. Our condolences to his entire family.
Stu & Cindy Small, Super Scoops
Vicki Thompson Odom
March 4, 2011
To Stan's family, I remember Stan from DHS, Class of '65; but only as an adult, discovered that we are related. Wish I had gotten in touch, shared our family knowledge, and gotten to know what sounds like an amazing man. I hope you will be comforted by each other and your many shared memories.
Joyce Dickinson
March 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go to the Bennett family with the loss of Stan..such a wonderful family...you will be missed Stan.
Brenda and Arthur Hawkes
March 1, 2011
So sorry to hear of Stan's death. Our prayers are with all of his family.
Janet Alfieri
March 1, 2011
Everyone who ever met Stanley will remember his generous and mischievous spirit. Fare thee well, Stanley. You lived a great and memorable life. My heart goes out to your beautiful children and loving family.
linda ronchetti
March 1, 2011
my thoughts are with you all in this time of deep sorry
sandra roberts
March 1, 2011
His kindness will always be remembered
Sarah Ireland
February 28, 2011
Dear Bennett family, please know you all remain in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. One of my fondest memories of Stanly was sitting around the supper table on Vaughan Street with most of you, Stan making your mom giggle with his antics. So sorry not to have known this wonderful man in adulthood.
Pete & Gay LaRoche
February 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bennett Family. An old Irish Proverb says it well:
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
We hope your memories and stories of Stanley help you through this time.
Bonnie Needelman
February 28, 2011
I am so sad to hear about Stan's passing. Stanley was a special friend to me. I will miss his" singing " me a Happy Birthday - which he did faithfully over the past 30 years. My sincere condolences to the whole Bennett Family and siblings. Stanley I will miss you and may you finally rest in peace.
Susan
February 28, 2011
I am so glad to have gotten to meet and socialize with Stanley. He had such a genuine appreciation for life and lived it to the fullest. He loved his children and his family very much. Rest in peace Stanley, you will be missed.
Carl Anderson
February 28, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Bennett family and the employees of Oakhurst Dairy.
I have worked with the Stan and the Oakhurst family for 13 years as a vendor and will deeply miss Stan.
I continue to try and imitate his example of organization and human interaction. He left a great example to follow.
I smile to hear of so many others who had long friendships with Stan both business and personal.
He made it easy to like and respect him.
February 28, 2011
Words cannot express the sorrow felt by everyone at the State of Maine Cheese Co. at the passing of Stan. He was a great business partner, a terrific supporter of ours at the Cheese Co. and most importantly a warm and compassionate sole. Our thoughts are with all of the many that called Stan family. He will be sorely missed.
Cathe Morrill, Rockport, Maine
Anne Pringle
February 28, 2011
Dear Bennett Family-
While Stan's death was "expected" because of his illness, it is a shock nonetheless, because we all now feel the loss of such a vibrant, caring, and focused guy.
I first met Stan in 1993,when he agreed to serve on the Deering Oaks Master Plan Committee. His service was contingent on my agreement that he never had to stay past one hour in our meetings, because, he said, he was constitutionally unable to stay any longer. I agreed, assuming he would get engaged and stay longer than he said. But at our first meeting, at the one hour point, he was out the door. At subsequent meetings, I made sure we front-loaded the discussion topics that would benefit from his focused input...
He loved Deering Oaks and, as I recall, kicked off the Portland Tree Trust in the park, with pine tree seedlings given to all. I planted mine at Little Diamond Island and always think of Stan as I watch it grow in our yard.
My husband and I plan to honor Stan's memory and longstanding commitment to the park by planting a white oak in Deering Oaks this spring. Jeff Tarling will select the tree and location and we will coordinate with the family on a planting time.
I will miss Stan but will always carry a vivid image of him in my mind's eye.
Neil Martin
February 28, 2011
You made our little corner of the world a better place,during your time here.We all should aspire to have the impact that you did.
February 28, 2011
Stan was a cherrished friend. A rare person who was fun to have as business and personal relationship for more than 30 years. Your tradition of family values and support of community will live on through your generosity. I will miss the boating and the lunches we shared together. You have left a great legacy and will be missed by all your friends here at CN Brown. A true thanks for all the memories. You will be in our prayers.
Chick Wilkins
Cathy Ramsdell
February 28, 2011
I have been thinking about all of you in the Bennett family for days now.
I don't know if anyone spent more time on Casco Bay than Stanley. We all know how generous he was, in ways that permeated every area of his life, and I imagine in some ways we'll never know. That generosity extended even to the Bay. I have heard some wonderful stories from folks who grew up here but had never stepped foot on a private boat and had never been out on the water until Stan took them out on his boat. Stan took many, many groups out on the Bay and cruised around and then took them to lunch at Great Diamond or Peaks or Chebeague. My favorite memories are of hanging out on the flying bridge with him, telling stories, discussing serious matters, and howling at jokes will poking around the Bay.
With great admiration and respect, I feel fortunate to have gotten to know and work with Stan, and I am most grateful to have become friends with this unique man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charon Curtis
February 28, 2011
The Bennett Family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Stan was always a pleasure to do business with. I have fond memories of spending the afternoon on Casco Bay with our store managers, Dick White and Patrick Flannery on several occasions. He was a very positive influence to the business community.
Jonathan Curtis
February 27, 2011
STB II
Stan was a true friend. He loved his family, Oakhurst Dairy and the people and State of Maine.
Sandy and I were fortunate to spend a little time with him and his family one evening in Falmouth Foreside last summer. He was diving into the waters of Casco Bay with the enthusiasm of a teenager to join his family.
Those of us who knew us who knew him at Tufts and Zeta Psi will miss him greatly.
Our thoughts are with Ted, Colby, Sara Jane and Chris, and his siblings. We saw his sisters last summer when they returned from a day with Stan after his cancer treatment and shared the tomatoes of his garden!
Rest in Peace, Stan. We will miss you.
Jon and Sandy Curtis
Luverne Preble Tinkham
February 27, 2011
Dear Bennett family,
Bob Preble of Preble Fish Co. died from cancer 11 years ago.
He always spoke highly of Stan and admired him as a business man and friend.
With loving sympathy,
Karen Kaeli McCarthy
February 27, 2011
My Dad worked for Oakhurst for 38 yrs., with Stan as his last boss. Stan saw to it that my Dad's final years with the company were spent in a newly-created position that utilized Dad's talents in dealing with the public. Dad described Stan as fair and generous. My parents were privileged to ride on his beloved annual boat trip several times.
I also remember Stan's generosity in donating trees to be planted around the city. Losing him seems like an end of an era. He was a true philantropist. My love and sympathy to the family. You were kind enough to attend my Dad's funeral two years ago. Please know that I would be there if I were able.
Karen White McCarthy (Bob White's daughter)
Gail Michaels
February 27, 2011
Our family is saddened at Stan's passing. Our dad worked at Oakhurst for 36 years. Stan treated him with such kindness and respect, continuing long after dad retired. We are grateful that we were part of the Oakhurst family. Stan was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
The children of Robert White,
Gail Michaels
Gary White
Carol Stillwell
Karen McCarthy
Philip Levine
February 27, 2011
I was very fortunate to consider Stan possibly my best friend for over 50 years. We went out to breakfast a few days before his passing. He had done so well for almost nine months, not letting his diagnosis get him down for long, but also being a realist. I asked him if he was at peace, and he replied, "Anyone who knows me, knows I'll never be at peace." Truly said, and that was part of his gift that allowed him to do so much and to care about so many. I will hold to the thought that now, perhaps, you have found some peace, Stan. I will continue to see the glass as half full, and be grateful for the many years of loyal and lively friendship we shared.
Rick Nelson
February 27, 2011
Bill and family I just heard about Stan, he was an old friend and my heart goes out to all of you ......
Kevin Bennett and Family
February 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jen O'Leary
February 27, 2011
I got to know Stan through University of Maine Cooperative Extension and his great love/work with 4-H and Tidewater Farm.
A truly incredible person.
Thinking of the family at this time.
Edward/Angie Butler
February 27, 2011
Our condolances to the Bennett family on your loss. I worked for Oakhurst for 13 years in the Bangor depot. It was a pleasure working for the family.
February 27, 2011
"The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green." ~Thomas Carlyle
Growing up in the Portland community, I was honored to have been "in class" with Stan. Although our paths never again crossed I was well aware of his integrity, business ethic, generosity and affection for family. His life made a difference, not only to those of whom the family is aware, but to an unknown multitude like myself.
He reminds me of another young man who once said, "Don't you know I must be about my Father's business?" In the very same fashion, Stan set out to do what was there for him to do, leaving a message we cannot help but hear in the manner of his living.
Thanks, Stan. I get it!
Rev. Gloria Melcher Coffin
melissa sieg
February 27, 2011
I was lucky enough to be included at the Bennett family christmas partys. it was always special when Stanley appeared. i wll love and remember him always. The world has lost a very important and wonderfull man. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Melissa Sieg
melissa sieg
February 27, 2011
Thoughout the years I was lucky to be included in the Bennett family christmas partys and I will remember Stanleys apperance was always special and I feel blessed that I was lucky to have been there. Will love and miss him forever! My love and thoughts to the entire family. Melissa Sieg
Shelley Doak
February 26, 2011
The Maine Grocers Association has lost a friend and Maine has lost one of its most stalwart business development advocates. The Board of Directors and our membership extend our sympathy to the entire Bennett Family.
Michael Hallett
February 26, 2011
I am sad to hear that Stan Bennett passed away. I used to work on his long time secretary's computer. He was always cheerful and pleasant and obviously cared deeply about the Oakhurst Dairy family. His concern for Oakhurst's environmental impact is a model to follow. His generosity is truly inspirational. My condolences to his family and to the Oakhurst Dairy family.
Kathleen Duddy
February 26, 2011
Ted and Matthew were great friends as little boys. Stan never failed to ask how my children were doing and he loved to hear of their progress. I can still see him bidding on the playhouse for Colby. He was a wonderful father. We will miss his smile at Town Landing Market.
February 26, 2011
Dear Johnny and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Stan's passing. Our condolences to you all.
Deborah & Marc & Anna
Francesca Fairfield & family
February 26, 2011
Maine has lost a true icon.
Our condolances to the Bennett family on your loss.
Greg & Karen Mack
February 26, 2011
The Bennett Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Nightingale
February 26, 2011
Dear Priscilla and Family,
I am so sorry for your great loss and want you to know you are in my thoughts. I know that Stanley was a man of uncommon character and that he will be deeply missed by so many.
Mary Nightingale
February 26, 2011
For the Bennett family, our sincere
sympathy for your loss. Stan always
had a smile for everyone. He will be
missed. Oakhurst retiree Jim Wheelock
and wife Donna
Richard Swett
February 25, 2011
Stan was truly "A Man for all Seasons". Although I haven't seen Stan in over 40 years, I remember clearly the many days and nights at his house most of my junior year in high school. Even as a young teen, Stan was so proud of his grandfather, father, and the Oakhurst Dairy legacy. Rest in peace, my friend.
Carl Byrne
February 25, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss, Stan was a great man and leader for Oakhurst. The industry has such great respect for what he helped accomplish, and his legacy will live on with the foundation he built at Oakhurst. I talked with Stan on a regular basis and will miss those talks. All of us at Byrne Dairy offer our condolences.
Lorraine Thorpe
February 25, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Aron & Cindy Storck
February 25, 2011
To the Bennett Family:
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers in Oklahoma. I've known Stan since our days at Deering as a teammate, classmate, and friend. I've bumped into Stan many times when we return to Maine - on Casco Bay in his boat, at the USM lifeline gym, and at the Thanksgiving Day game (I don't think he ever missed one) with his close friends and he was always glad to catch up on events in our lives.
Portland and the State of Maine are better places because of Stan Bennett and his leadership will be missed.
Rest in peace with the Lord, my friend.
Laurie Banks
February 25, 2011
I worked with Stan and the Bennett family for years as part of the Oakhurst Dairy marketing team. Stan was a loyal friend and taught me a lot about business. I'll remember him at the helm of the Lucia, sparkling eyes and a mischievous smile, master of the sea. My prayers are with the entire Bennett family.
Lee Alfieri
February 25, 2011
Stan and I were college roomates and formed a lifelong friedship. I will miss him greatly and deeply regret that our divergent and busy lifes prevented us from meeting very often. I am thankful that good fortune allowed my wife and I to visit with Stan and his children for a day in the summer of 2008, but find it difficult to accept that I will not see him again.
I extend to his family my deepest condolances. Stan truly was one of a kind.
February 25, 2011
His loyalty to his family and friends was extraordinary as was his energy and love of life. He is sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to the Bennett family. Czysz Family (New Port Richey, Fl.)
February 25, 2011
I will always fondly remember the many interactions that I had with Stan. I MISS HIM.
Harold H. Brown "Brownie"
Pine Tree State 4-H Found.
President
Karmo Sanders
February 25, 2011
Anyone who knew Stan even a little bit was privileged. I had the pleasure of considering myself one of his "J"s friends. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family - he will be welled missed. All the best, Karmo Sanders (aka: The Mardens Lady)
James & Nancy VanDerveer
February 25, 2011
Our prayers go out to the family. I worked for Oakhurst for 20+ years and was aware of his dedication to customers and employees as well. May you cherish the good times and his love for his family.
February 25, 2011
'On behalf of our board, advisory council and staff of the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, we send our prayers of condolence to the Oakhurst family for the loss of their beloved Stan .' Cathy Prichard
Nancy Hirshberg
February 25, 2011
My condolences to the Bennett and Oakhurt Families on this enormous loss. Our industry, the environment, New England dairy farmers and so many people are better for the many contributions Stanley made over the years. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you as we at Stonyfield Farm remember a true giant.
Hannah Holmes
February 25, 2011
After I profiled Stan for the Maine Times 20 years ago we struck up an unlikely friendship: hard-headed businessman and idealistic cub reporter. I remember him with immense fondness, as a true, honest, irreverent, intelligent, and funny friend, who adored his family and lived by his principles.
Roxane Cole
February 25, 2011
I had the pleasure of working on charitable and business projects with Stan...he will be sorely missed in the community and the state.
chris DeVoe
February 25, 2011
To all of the Bennett family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss Please know that all of you are in our thoughts. Stanley was a great leader and a very great person. I am honored to have served him if only for 6 short years there at Oakhurst. Chris,Heather and the DeVoe's
Rick DeWaters
February 25, 2011
Dear Bennett Family.
We are deeply saddened upon hearing of Stan's passing. Please accept our sincerest of condolences. Although it's been many years since our last meeting, Stan has been in our thoughts and prayers since learning of his courageous battle with cancer. We will remember with fondness our growing-up years at DHS and college, and all the wonderful causes Stan stood by and supported. May he forever rest in peace in God's good graces.
Carole Ireland
February 25, 2011
My condolences to his family and friends and others in our class of '65.
Pat Violette
February 25, 2011
My husband worked for Oakhurst for many years, I am so sorry to hear of Stan's passing, he was a great man. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers.
P Violette
Alan Gray
February 25, 2011
Our deepest sorrow to the Bennett and Oakhurst families.
I worked for Oakhurst for 24 years, and even remember when Stanley started in the Shipping Dept.!
Stanley well deserved my respect and pride for having known him.
Our prayers to you all. He will be missed greatly.
Alan & Dawn Gray
Tory Ryden
February 25, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bennett family. I remember fondly spending mornings with Stan as we read to schoolchildren all over southern Maine in the News8/Oakhurst "Read with Me" program...all Robert McCloskey books. (I think Stan's favorite was "Blueberries for Sal"!) The kids loved Stan and his stories of the family dairy. A man with a terrific heart. May your sadness be lightened knowing how many lives Stan touched.
Ray & Nancy Levesque
February 25, 2011
Althea, and all the Bennett family
We were so sorry to hear of Stans passing. He was a good man and father and brother.
Nancy Tancredi
February 25, 2011
My deepest condolences to Stan's children, his family, and his co-workers at Oakhurst. Though it has been many years since our paths crossed, I remember with fondness the days of King Jr. High, the classes, the dances, the parties, as we edged our way into a wider world. I've thought of Stan often during the years. I trust he rests in peace.
Howard Hatch
February 25, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Stanley was well liked and well respested in the dairy world and will be greatly missed.
Howard Hatch
The Hatch Family
Hatchland Farm
February 25, 2011
to the bennett family " sorry for your loss" DHS 65 Marty D
David Simpson
February 25, 2011
I didnt know Stan well,but i remember Stan taking 3-4 of us clients,from the Peabody House,out for the best boat ride on Casco Bay,with Marla,and his friend also Stan .I thank you Stan,and god bless you,and your family.
Ed & Millie McDonough
February 25, 2011
My condolences to the entire family. We were friends of Stan's at the Portland Club and had many fun times with him there and on Casco Bay. He was a true patriot.
Wendy Landry
February 25, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
February 25, 2011
Portland Harbor will be a little bit quieter without Stan at the helm of the Lucia II. The House Island Crew will niss waving and saying 'Hi!' to Stan. Our condolences and prayers for the family. Captain Hal Cushing
Meredith Jordan
February 25, 2011
Some of you knew Stan Bennett as a fine businessman, advocate for the environment and philanthropist, which is true. Some of us just knew him as a good guy from Deering High School, Class of '65, and ever reunion we've ever had. This is a real loss for the state of Maine and for the Bennett and Oakhurst families, who loved him. Stan will be remembered as a person of good heart by many people.
Libby+John Zerner
February 25, 2011
Our prayers go to all the family.
peter jenkins
February 25, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. Stan will be missed very much and I will always remember him and his passion for business and people.
Peter Jenkins
Dean Wolfahrt
February 25, 2011
Stan's loyalty to his customers is legendary. Many of us in the Dairy Queen business remember and are thankful for Stan's patience, vision, persistence and thoughtful guidance. He was a true leader.
February 25, 2011
I am so sorry to read of Stan's passing. I remember him from DiMillo's Marina in the early 90's he was always cheerful and kind.
Debra Gordon(Dearborn)
February 25, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Bennett family and the employees of Oakhurst Dairy. I had the privilege of working for Stanley for several years. He was an exceptional man in so many ways. He was a fair and considerate employer who really cared very much for those he employed. He wanted to provide the best quality milk for his customer and it was not beyond him to go into packaging and lend a hand if needed. He led by example. He will be sorely missed by so many. God bless you Stan.
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