Edward R. Bennett

Edward R. "Hap" Bennett of Lynnfield passed away on March 6, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Edward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend and he will be missed by all who knew him.

Edward is the beloved husband of Lorraine R. Bennett. He is the devoted father of Nancy, Mary Jane, Eric and the late Ernie and Step-father of Sherry, Bob, Linda, Lisanne, Janet, Judee, Stephen and Chris. Edward is survived by several grandchildren and great children. He is the loving son of the late Austin and Mary (Kennedy) Bennett and he is the dear brother of Joan and her husband Bill. Edward is pre-deceased by three sisters and a brother.

Funeral from the Doherty-Barile Family Funeral Home, 11 Linden Street, READING, March 10, 2016 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Edward's Eternal Life in Saint Maria Goretti Parish, 112 Chestnut Street, Lynnfield at 10am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories with the Family on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 4-7pm in the Funeral Home. Parking attendants and ramped entrance available. Interment with Military Honors at Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Edward's name to Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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