Emma P. (Nye) Bennett, 78, of Marion died unexpectedly June 27, 2008 at Forestview Nursing Home.
She was the wife of the late Samuel A. Bennett, Sr.
Born in Marion, the daughter of the late Ichabod H. and Florence E. (Parker) Nye, she was a lifelong resident of Marion.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Marion.
Mrs. Bennett was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was a caring and loving person and through her lifelong journey she has touched many hearts. Mrs. Bennett enjoyed walking, gardening, shopping, but mostly spending time with her family.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Linda Kelsey and her husband Philip of Mattapoisett and Kathy Sanders and her husband Chuck of Marion; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Bennett Hayes of Plymouth; 2 sisters, Florence Bessette and Maude Adams, both of Marion; 4 brothers, Nathan Nye, Harry Nye and Thomas Nye, all of Marion and James Nye of Fairhaven; 5 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Samuel A. Bennett, Jr. and the sister of the late Eleanor Gibbs and George B. Nye.
Her Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, July 9th at 5 PM in Evergreen Cemetery, Marion. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.