Beatrice Delma Bennett

Beatrice D. Bennett, 89, died peacefully Sunday morning, June 9, 2024, at Gardner Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after a period of declining health.

She was born on February 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Jeffrey and Delma (Plouffe) LaPlante and was a resident of Winchendon for most of her life.

Beatrice spent her younger years as a homemaker and caring for her children. She later worked at the M.H. Parks Company, retiring in 2001. She enjoyed knitting, camping, completing word search and crossword puzzles, and was an avid jigsaw puzzle builder. In recent years, Bea had also taken up coloring and often found herself lost in completing the pages of a coloring book late into the night. She always loved a good Sunday drive and a stop for breakfast or dinner along the way. The thing that brought her the most joy was visiting with family - spending time sharing stories and laughing. Bea also treasured the companionship of her beloved cat, Raven.

Beatrice leaves 6 children, Loring E. Bennett, Jr. of Yucca Valley, CA; Keith A. Bennett and his wife Robin of Winchendon; Belinda C. Champagne and her husband Normand of Stewartstown, NH; Scott W. Bennett of Winchendon; Susan M. Bennett of Knightdale, NC; and Craig S. Bennett and his wife Kelley of Gardner; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves a cherished aunt and uncle, Dorothy (Plouffe) and Myles Bosworth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Loring E. Bennett, Sr.; two daughters, Bernadette Bennett and Wanda Bennett Charbonneau Smith; a grandson, Jamon Bennett; and her brother, Albert LaPlante. 

Private Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St. Winchendon, MA is directing arrangements.