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Donald Bennett Obituary
Trumansburg - Donald "Don" L. Bennett, lifelong resident of Trumansburg, passed away at home on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the age of 86.
Don was born in Ithaca on June 4, 1931, a son of the late Levi and Anna (O'Brien) Bennett. He was a graduate of the Trumansburg High School Class of 1949 and attended Morrisville College, graduating with his Associates Degree in 1951. He joined the United States Army in 1953 and served until 1955 when he was honorably discharged. Don took a position at Cornell University at Clark Hall, retiring as a supervisor after 42 years.
Don was an active life member of the American Legion Post 770 in Trumansburg and member of the Knights of Columbus. Throughout his life, Don enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, and roller skating.
Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marge Bennett; three sons, Brian (Frank) Bennett, Chris Bennett, and Mikel (Shelley) Bennett; five grandchildren, Sean, Ryan, Kayla, Christina (Patrick), and Mikel II; five great grandchildren; brother, Tom Bennett; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brother and sister in law Robert (Connie) Bennett; sister and brother in law, Audrey and Bob Ball; and sister in law, Joyce Bennett.
A Memorial will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks those to kindly consider making a contribution in Don's memory to the American Legion Post 770, PO Box 456, Trumansburg, NY 14886.
For additional information please contact the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home at 1-888-534-5446 or www.ness-sibley.com
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Nancy Hall
January 10, 2018
I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Dottie Ward
January 10, 2018
Marge and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I (Dottie) have so many beautiful memories of our Old T-burg, back when it was a very close knit community. The Bennetts were one of the nicest
families in town. They did so much for the Village and especially for the Legion. My family will always be thankful for the love and kindness you all showed us over the years.
Love to all,
Dottie Mikula Ward
Dawn Westbrook
January 9, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred Jackson
January 8, 2018
Sherry & I are sorry to hear of Don's passing.
Our condolences to Marge and family, Don was a good guy -we always enjoyed playing horseshoes with him.
He will be missed in T-Burg, he did a lot for the community.
Ruth HULL
January 8, 2018
My mother Grace Burchard was married to Marges father, I remember fun times at there home. RUTH HULL
George (Trudi) Richardson
January 8, 2018
To the family: very sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a mainstay of the Community and the Post. Rest in Peace, my friend.
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