Maria Bennett's Obituary
Maria Barta Bennett passed away at the age of 65 on Wednesday,June 20, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on January 23, 1947 in Austria and migrated to the United States at the age of 4 with her parents.
It is interesting to note that Maria and her parents were one of the last immigrant groups to be processed through Ellis Island in NY City. Maria lived in Lewes, Delaware for 33 years with her husband Judson Bennett, a retired Delaware River Pilot and former Lewes City Councilman. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and playing with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, A. Judson Bennett; her son, Brian J. Mann; her daughter, Erin M. Erney; her step-son, Walter J. Bennett; six grandchildren; and her sister, Hilda Briggs. She will be missed by her family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012, 10:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Maria's name to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriot's Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, 111 W, 11th St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
Please sign Maria's online guestbook at this site.
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