More detail on this person: ROBERT (BOB)
JOHN BENNETT - 60, of 219 Cranberry Bog Road,
Danielson, passed away on 6 March 2006 at
William W. Backus Hospital.
He was born in Stamford, CT on 25 September
1945, the son of the late Lawrence C. Bennett and
Beaulah (Quackenbush) Bennett.
After graduating from Rippowam High School he
pursued a degree in Aeronautical Engineering at
Embry-Riddle University in Daytona, Florida. In
1968 he joined the Army as a fixed wing and
helicopter pilot. He went on to serve two tours in
Vietnam and a tour in Desert Storm I (1991). He
retired a decorated Lieutenant Colonel from the
Army National Guard in 1995 after serving for 26 _
years in active duty status. Hobbies included a
multitude of water sports from skiing and boating
to jet skiing. He also enjoyed snow skiing, hiking
camping, running, quad, and dirt bike riding.
He is survived by wife and friend Karen L.
(Charron) Bennett: two daughters, Amy Bennett
Hansen of Chesapeake, VA and Christina Bennett
Nawn of Billerica, MA. Robert's grandchildren
include Courtney Leigh Hansen, Christian Thomas
Hansen and Ashlyn Bennett Nawn. He is also
survived by his friend and ex-wife, Dorothy
Bennett and one brother Lawrence Bennett of
Cincinnati, OH. He was uncle to Robert, John and
William Bennett.
There will be a memorial service held at the
Christian Fellowship Church on 11 March 2006 at
2pm - 142 Pudding Hill Road, Scotland, CT 06264
(Route 97). In lieu of flowers please make
donations to the National Cancer Institute.
Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street,
Danielson is in charge of arrangements.
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