Doreen M. (Pacheco) Bennett, 59, of New Bedford died March 14, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
She was the wife of Richard Bennett and the late Wayne Smith.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel J. and Elsie (Motta) Pacheco, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Bennett was formerly employed as an automotive office clerk. She volunteered her time at the Rodman School and helped to keep the school open.
Mrs. Bennett was loving, kind and generous to all. She was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Mrs. Bennett enjoyed dining out, movies, Beatles music and trips to Foxwoods.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Dawn-Marie Vilandry, and her husband John, of Port St. Lucie, FL; a son, Keith Bennett of New Bedford; a brother, Rick Pacheco of New Bedford; 3 granddaughters, Aimee, Lindsey and Julia; a nephew, Maxwell Pacheco; 2 aunts, Anna Gaudet and Cecelia Borges, both of New Bedford; and several cousins.
Her visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 16th from 4-8 PM with her Funeral Service Friday at 7 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford.