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Bennett, Carl E. Jr.
, age 82, a Millis resident since 1936, died on Friday morning, December 18, 2009, at his home.
Born in Bellingham on February 23, 1927, he was one of six children born to the late Carl E. and Myrtle (Chase) Bennett Sr. He was raised and educated in Millis and served honorably with the US Navy aboard the USS Melucta during World War II.
Carl was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator all his life. He drove truck for the Atlantic Brick company in Medfield. When the brick company closed he went to work for Millis Transportation Company in Millis. Millis Transportation closed after many years and Carl retired from his driving career with the Town of Dover Highway Department.
Beloved husband of the late Winifred M. (Watson) he is survived by his children, Thomas W. Bennett (Denise) of Croydon, New Hampshire. Holly A. Bennett (Robert Maraggio) of Millis with whom he resided and niece Wanda Cabana (Wade) of Bellingham whom Carl and Winnie brought into their home as a young teen. Three sisters; Elizabeth Earl of Medway, Sally Signoriello of Foxborough and Nancy Gould of Millis. He was also brother to the late Herbert Bennett and Ralph (Sparky ) Bennett. One grandchild; Chris Roberts ( Heather) of Croydon, New Hampshire. Two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Morgan Roberts of Croydon, New Hampshire and many nieces and nephews. Three great nieces, Tanya Slobogan of Milford, Vanessa & Kara Cabana of Bellingham.
Carl was a member of the American Legion Post 208 Millis, Amvets Post 495 Millis, VFW Post 1526 Medway, Boggastowe Fish and Game Club of Millis and Teamster Union Local 25.
Carl enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, going to agricultural fairs, tinkering with his trucks and farm tractors and spending time with his family.
His funeral service will be held at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 90 Curve Street, Millis on Tuesday Dec 22 at 1:00pm. Burial with military honors will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
There will be no visiting hours.
If desired, donations may be made in Carl’s memory to American Legion Post 208, Building Association, PO Box 22 Millis, MA 02054
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| Larry Brackett |
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| A better friend has never been, nor will ever be... You will be missed my friend, but never forgotten. |
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| marcia bennett |
(real_pilgrim@yahoo.net): |
| Holly,Tommy and all my thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved him also and will miss his crazy smile. in sympathy Marcia |
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| Wanda Cabana |
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Uncle Carl, You will be truly missed. You are one of a kind and mean the world to me. I love you. Wanda
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| Gail Gabis |
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My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carl will be dearly missed. He made so many people smile with his faithful line of, "I guess I gotta do something even if it's wrong!"
Please know that you are in my thoughts and I am here if you need me. You people have been in my prayers for a long time.
Gail Gabis |
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| Brian Teague |
(flh1995@verizon.net): |
Tom & Holly, I am so sorry for your lose. Your Dad was a great guy, always made me laugh when I saw him and always Had a big smile. I will miss bumping into him and joking with him
Brian |
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| Paula Hill |
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Tom,Denise,Holly & Bob
My thoughts are with you all, I will miss your Dad he was one of a kind. When I walked into the Bennett house Carl and Winnie always made me feel like I was one of the family,they always treated me the same as Holly as if I was like another daughter. I was so lucky to have them in my life. The sadness we all feel is great, but the joy of knowing he is with Winnie again will help us all cope. I'm so sorry for your loss, but do remember Carl E had many friends and we are all here for you
Love
Paula |
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| Donna Desmarais |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with your family.I have the nicest memories of Carl,and Winnie,always made you feel welcome.God bless,and may you find comfort in the peace of fond memories.Love,Donna |
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| Wayne Lemmler |
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Tom & Holly, I'm very sorry for your lose, your dad was one of A kind, "rubber gears". when we would see each other some place we would always take A few minutes & chat, always the same stories, but funnier every time we told them to each other, I am lucky to be one of his many, many friends.
Wayne |
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| Carroll & Mary June Brown |
(mjbrown@ns.sympatico.ca): |
Holly and Bob,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you on the death of your dad ,may God BLESS
Carroll & Mary June |
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| Patrick and Jackie Faherty |
(jackiefaherty@yahoo.com): |
Holly,
Irving Street will never be the same without your dad roaming around! He was a great guy who could always make me laugh. We will all miss him very much. I hope you know how lucky he was to have such a wonderful daughter of whom he was very proud. I'm thinking of you.
Jackie |
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| Helen Donis-Keller |
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Holly,
You did so much to help your father, particularly during these past few difficult years.I am so sorry for your loss.
Helen |
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| Robert Gabis |
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Family,
I will surely miss uncle Carl. I have fond memories of cookouts with Carl always there making people laugh. He will be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob G |
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| Ed Clifford and Lynn Bruce |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. |
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| charles w morey |
(morey_128@msn.com): |
| i'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Charlie |
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