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Clifford Bennet Obituary


BENNET - Clifford E., 83, of the Village of Waterman Lake, 715 Putnam Pike, passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Beverley R. (Radecke) Bennet. Born in Freeport, NY, he was the son of the late Clifford G. and Marguerite E. (Everett) Bennet. He lived in Huntington, NY for over fifty years until he moved to Smithfield, RI in 2005. Mr. Bennet was a Salesman for Charmer Industries for over 20 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He is survived by his sons, Douglas C. Bennet of North Providence and Christopher C. Bennet of Huntington, NY, a brother, Donald Bennet and five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Matthew, Jennifer, Steven and Michael Bennet. He was the father of the late Peter D. Bennet. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 3-6pm in The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St, Providence. Burial with military honors will be on Monday in the Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in his memory would be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 20, 2008.

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Sherry Goldin

September 25, 2008

Dear Doug, Joan and family:

So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find peace and comfort in your happy memories and the love of family and friends. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Karlene Hogan, The Village @ Waterman Lake

September 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kitt Kaelin

September 22, 2008

Dear Chris and Family:
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. When you spoke of your Dad you spoke of him with great Love and Respect. His love will be with you always. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family., Love, Kitt & Joe

Anne Peterson

September 22, 2008

Dear Doug, Chris and Family,
I was so saddend to hear of your
Dad's passing. I remember him as a kind, gentle and true family man; and know he will be greatly missed by all of you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

With Love,
Anne Peterson and Family

Mary Jane Euell

September 20, 2008

To Doug, Joan , Jeffrey, Matthew and Jennifer, my deepest sympathies. I really liked your Dad, Doug. He made me laugh a lot the day we played cards. Thank you for sharing him with my family. I hope someday to follow your incredible example of love for ones parent. , Love , Mary Jane

DON BENNET

September 20, 2008

DEAR CHRIS AND DOUG,MY SINCERE THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT YOUR LOSS. I OFTEN THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR DAD. REGARDS, YOUR UNCLE DON

Frank and Marie McGovern

September 20, 2008

What a wonderful man to have blessed all our lives. Love to you all. Frank and Marie McGovern.

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