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Ellen Bennett Obituary
CENTER HARBOR -- Ellen Frothingham Dunnell Bennett, 80, died April 28, 2010 at her home, Overlook Farm, after a battle with cancer.
IN HER LIFE: She was the daughter of Ellen Frothingham of Boston and William Wanton Dunnell, Jr. of Newport, R.I. Born in Boston, she spent her early years in Boston and in Wayland, Mass. She was a 1948 graduate of the Winsor School and a 1952 graduate of Vassar College.
She was a former president of the Boston Center for Blind Children. She lived for years in Weston, Mass., and for the last sixteen years in Center Harbor She was a horse lover and was for many years a leading member of the Weston, Mass., 4H Club and Weston Forest and Trail. She also was a dog lover and had 10 dogs in her lifetime. She was an avid gardener and a president and trustee of many garden clubs and a strong supporter of the Kirkwood Gardens of the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and a Trustee Emerita of the Squam Lakes Conservation Society. She spent summer months on her family island, Great Island, in Squam Lake.
She was greatly admired by her family and many friends for her kindness, gentleness, love of family, strong religious faith and love of nature and animals.
She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 60 years, John Jr.; children, John III, Caroline B. Grady, David and George; seven grand-
children; two brothers William and Jacob; and two nephews and a niece.
SERVICES: An Anglican funeral service will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Holderness Community Church, in Holderness, with a reception to follow in the undercroft after the service. Burial will be private.
A memorial service is planned for early August on Church Island in Squam Lake.
Donations may be made to the Squam Lakes Conservation Society, P.O. Box 696, Holderness 03245.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Bennett
April 30, 2010
Dear John and family,
Our hearts go out to you in your loss. Ellen was a gentle, kind and thoughtful lady. Your devotion to each other was so apparent. We shall cherish our memories of her.
Carol and Walt Cleven
Don Boucher
April 29, 2010
Dear John,
Although I had the pleasure of speaking with Ellen on several occasions, I am disappointed that the only time I was in her presence was at Margot's and my 50th wedding celebration. Now I wish the 1 had several zeros after it. Margot and I are sad at your loss but surely believe that she "is home". Our prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Some years ago I penned a short three line poem that I feel is so you and Ellen today.
Une etoile brille dans la nuit...
Je leve mes yeux vers le Ciel et
toute la beaute du monde est a moi.
A star shines in the night.....
I raise my eyes towards Heaven and
all the beauty of the world is mine.
April 29, 2010
To the Bennett Family,
My deepest sympathies. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure to have met all of you and to have cared for such a wonderful woman.
Kim Ollerhead, Resident Care Director, Goddard House in Brookline
April 29, 2010
The Boston Center for Blind Children would like to acknowledge Ellen Bennett. She was a wonderful woman who cared about children and the Center's mission to improve the life of every child. Her strong and ongoing leadership of our organization will be missed. The Board Of Directors offer our thoughts and prayers to Ellen, John and the family. May God acknowledge all of Ellen's good works and reward her in Heaven. William G. Mc Devitt, Board Member
April 29, 2010
To the Bennett Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Mrs. Bennett holds a special place in our hearts at the Goddard House in Brookline
Diane Kramer
Diningroom Manager
April 29, 2010
Mr. Bennett and Family,
Im grateful I had the opportunity to meet you all, although it was a short time, I feel fortunate in meeting you. It is with Heartfelth sympathy, I express my sadness for your loss. Mrs. Bennett was a lovely lady! Cherish you wonderful memories! May your Wife, Mother, Mother in-law and Grandmother be at PEACE! With Heartfelt Sympathy, Patti Barrows, Goddard House of Brookline
Emily Judd
April 29, 2010
To all of the Bennett family members, I extend my deepest sympathies in the loss of a very special woman. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Emily Judd, Brookline, MA
Robin Montague
April 29, 2010
Dear Mr. Bennett, J.B., George, David, and Caroline,
We were sad to hear of Mrs. Bennett's passing and extend our condolences to all of you and to your families. She was a very kind woman. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Robin Montague and Susan and Gabrielle Wilder.
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