Dorothy L. (Hall) Benner , 93 , of Whitman , died Monday October 6th in the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a period of failing health .Loving mother, grandmother and friend to all Teacher and Principal of the Dyer School in Whitman for over 36 years. I know my lord has a plan for me and I have gone to the best adventure of my life. ”Lets not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions...” John 14:3. Dorothy received two masters”degree from Bridgewater State College and at 62 went back to Boston College and received her CAGS.
Dot was a member of many community activities: Woman’s Club, Finance Com., Cable Show” May We come In “, World War II nurses aide1041-1945, Hanson Riding Club, past president and member, the Satucket Polo Club, NEA, MTA, Finance Com., Girls Scouts, The first Skateboard Com., Historical Com., Sunday School teacher at the first Baptist church of Whitman for 33 years, trustee of church, hostess of many church activities, Friends of the Senior Center, American Heart Assoc., National Conference of Christian and Jews, Friends of the Library Com. The recent cable program “Something Different with Stanley Bowman” received a National Honor for the best program about Rocky Marciano and the Rebekahs.
Dorothy was a person who loved and cared for all people. She had a true love of Jesus and told all about Him and the Salvation He gives. Even at the end of her life, she was helping others at Life Care and was so positive to the end. As she always said “God Be with You and have a good day”
She was honored by the selectman of Whitman on May 2, 1990 for her commitment to the community by declaring that Saturday “Dorothy L. Benner Day” an open house was hosted at the senior center in her honor, and it drew more than 500 people “She’s always been active and always thought of other people instead of herself.” said the late Herbert Corliss. She herself said that day “my life has been very full and even more happy, and I have been blessed with excellent health”
She is survived by her daughter, Gloria l. Knox wife of the late Peter Knox, her grandchildren, Jennifer Kruzel and her husband Richard of Brockton, Jason P. Knox and his friend Cindy Williams of Whitman; also her cousins Marjorie and Ken Williamson, Norman and Donna Waite of Ct., her dear neighbors, the Walters and the Varleys, and many, many friends and loved ones. She will be missed by all.
Her services will be held on Monday October 13th at 7:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Interment will be private in the Melrose Cemetery in Brockton. Visitation will be held on Monday October 13th form 4:00-7:00PM.