Edward Paul Bennett

Bennett, Edward Paul
BALLSTON LAKE - Edward Paul Bennett, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was born on May 28, 1947, in Gloversville, and was the son of the late F. Harvey and Grace (Berry) Bennett. After graduating from Ballston Spa High School in 1965, Ed earned a bachelor's degree in atmospheric science from the State University at Albany. One of the first trained meteorologists to be hired by the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation, he passionately dedicated his career to protecting the air and water quality of New York, retiring as the head of Impact Assessment and Meteorology in 2002.
In retirement, Ed continued to fight for the environment and work as a steward of the planet. He was a devoted Christian and spent countless hours in the service of the Jonesville United Methodist congregation, working as a trustee, in the food pantry, and as the head of the "Green Team" church garden. Ed loved music and sang as a bass in the church choir. His wife of thirty-eight years, Lorraine, was always by his side. They enjoyed restoring their home, gardening, golfing, playing cards, and spending as much time as they could with family and friends.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine Bennett; his daughter, Jennifer Rachael Bennett; his son, David Christopher (Elise Walsh) Bennett; his stepchildren, Cynthia Louise Gosselin, Rudi Charles (Lynn Mari) Romania, and Sandra Lee (Robert H. Carter Jr.) Romania-Carter; his grandchildren, Max Jacob Unger and Brooke Isla and Peter Charles Bennett; and his step-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Tyler Gosselin; Grace, Brooke, Laura, and Claire Romania, and Angela Ray and Jessica Marie Simmons. He is further survived by his sister, Eleanor Ann Collins; and brother, Robert (Cheryl) Bennett. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Reginald "Reggie" and John Bennett.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday, October 14, from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jonesville United Methodist Church, 963 Main St., Clifton Park, NY, 12065. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the church. All are welcome to attend a luncheon immediately following the service at the church reception hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY, 12208, or Jonesville United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home of Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Ed's Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.