Elijah Bennett

Elijah Bennett

Elijah Bennett Obituary

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Elijah Bennett passed away unexpectedly April 11th, 2023 at his home in Cambridge. He was 25. Born October 4, 1997 in Boston, Massachusetts, he is survived by his mother, Sheila Bennett of Franklin; his sister Rachael Salter, and her husband Robert; his brother David Shamma, and his wife Kelly; his grandmother, Catherine Harris; and his significant other, Caitlin Greene, and her daughter Leila. He is also survived by additional brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him and will miss him very much. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday April 18th, 2023 from 4 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home Wednesday, April 19th starting at 9 am and proceed with us to St. Mary's Church, 420 High Street, Dedham for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Mary's Church, 420 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 would be appreciated.

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