Obituary for Marilyn Bennett
Queensbury
Marilyn Bennett, 67, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born on March 16, 1954, in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Felt) Brown.
She graduated from Greenwich Central School. Marilyn was a bus driver for many years and retired from Washington County Head Start.
On December 24, 1987, Marilyn married the love of her life Gerald Bennett, Sr. at Fort Edward Village Hall.
Marilyn enjoyed kayaking, the outdoors, camping with her friends at the Queen Village Campground, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Gary Brown, step grandson, Noah Gould, and nephew, Kevin Brown.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 33 years, Gerald Bennett, Sr., her children, Kimberly (John) Barnes, Terry Barnes, Randy (Tonya) Barnes, Jason Barnes, Gerald (Darcy) Bennett, Jr., Amy (Beau) Bennett-Tirelli, 11 grand children and a special granddaughter, Ashley Freeguard, 5 great grandchildren, her siblings, Albert Brown, Jr., Carole (Joe) Facin, Donna (Mark) Bell, Kevin (Betty) Brown, Karen (Charles) Durham and several nieces, nephews, and cousin.
The family would like to thank the staff at Barnwell for all their care and compassion for everything they did for Marilyn.
At Marilyn’s request, there will be no calling hours.
Service and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations in Marilyn’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc Northeastern NY Chapter, Pine West Plaza Building 4 Suite 405 Washington Ave Ext., Albany, NY 12205.
Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Marilyn Bennett, 67, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born on March 16, 1954, in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Felt) Brown.
She graduated from Greenwich Central School. Marilyn was a bus driver for many years and retired from Washington County Head Start.
On December 24, 1987, Marilyn married the love of her life Gerald Bennett, Sr. at Fort Edward Village Hall.
Marilyn enjoyed kayaking, the outdoors, camping with her friends at the Queen Village Campground, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Gary Brown, step grandson, Noah Gould, and nephew, Kevin Brown.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 33 years, Gerald Bennett, Sr., her children, Kimberly (John) Barnes, Terry Barnes, Randy (Tonya) Barnes, Jason Barnes, Gerald (Darcy) Bennett, Jr., Amy (Beau) Bennett-Tirelli, 11 grand children and a special granddaughter, Ashley Freeguard, 5 great grandchildren, her siblings, Albert Brown, Jr., Carole (Joe) Facin, Donna (Mark) Bell, Kevin (Betty) Brown, Karen (Charles) Durham and several nieces, nephews, and cousin.
The family would like to thank the staff at Barnwell for all their care and compassion for everything they did for Marilyn.
At Marilyn’s request, there will be no calling hours.
Service and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations in Marilyn’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc Northeastern NY Chapter, Pine West Plaza Building 4 Suite 405 Washington Ave Ext., Albany, NY 12205.
Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.