John J. Bennett
April 16, 1934 ~ April 3, 2020
Portland -John 'Jack' Bennett Sr., 85, died peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Clover Manor in Auburn, ME following a long illness.
Jack was born on April 16, 1934 in Portland, son of the late Leo and Muriel (McGarry) Bennett. He attended schools in South Portland and graduated from Cheverus High School in 1952.
Jack enlisted and served in the United States Army. After returning from the army he continued to serve as a fire fighter for the Portland Fire Department. He then started his 30 year career with the U.S Postal Service. Starting as a letter carrier on foot throughout the streets of downtown Portland to Postmaster for the town of Wells and then the city of Westbrook, retiring in 1989.
Jack was well known for his passion of both Golf and Skiing. He was a longtime member of the Purpoodock Club, Riverside Golf Course and Myakka Pines Golf Club, FL. Jack was an avid skier and was a member of the Down East Ski Club at Pleasant Mountain (Shawnee Peak) and the National Ski Patrol. He took pride in teaching all of his kids to ski from an early age. He loved his annual ski trip with friends and skied every mountain except one in North America, Mount Bachelor. Jack also had a strong Catholic faith and was a Communicant of Holy Cross Church, South Portland and St Pius X Church, Portland. Simply put, Jack was a nice man who knew and loved everyone.
He was predeceased by the mother of his children, Patricia Robinson Bennett; his wife, Ruth Bennett and sister Catherine Adams. He is survived by two daughters, Anne Marie Bennett of Englewood, Fl., Jacqueline Bennett and her companion, Bob Handville of South Paris; a son, John J. Jr and wife Michele Bennett of Greene; four grandchildren, Jason, Ashley, Kyle and Jennifer; a sister, Virginia Stone and husband Ron of Portland; sister-in-law, Janet Stuart and husband James of York and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Clover Manor, Dr. Thomas Hattan and Androscoggin Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care.
Due to the current circumstances, all services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are
under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. To view Jack's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit
www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
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Just close your eyes and you will see, All the memories you have of me Just sit and relax and you will find, I’m really still there inside your mind Don’t cry for me now I,m gone, for I am in the land of song There is no pain, there is no fear, so dry away that silent tear Don’t think of me in the dark and cold, for here I am no longer old I’m in that place that’s filled with love, known to you all as “up above” As you know, Jack was a very close and dear friend of our, both Richard’s and mine. He will be dearly missed. We both want to extend our love and deepest sympathies to you, Anne, Jackie, John, and to everyone in your extended family. Perhaps you can find some splice in the words of that little verse. We have a lot of memories to reflect on and remember your dad, our friend. I will miss our outings! May he Rest In Peace. Love. Dick and Gwen
– Gwen Ricci
My condolences to the Bennett Family. Renee Legere, Portland, ME
– Renee Legere
Ginny, I am so sorry to read of the death of your brother. My thoughts are with you and your family very much so. Very sincerely, Judie Pearce
– Judie Pearce
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Bennett family on your loss of Jack! I worked with Jack at the Postal Service for several years and not only was he my boss but also became a very good friend. I first worked for Jack on occasion at the South Portland Branch when I was a letter carrier. I was promoted to supervisor in the Portland plant and later applied for a vacancy at the Westbrook PO at about the same time that Jack had been promoted to Postmaster. He gave me that opportunity that helped to advance my Postal career. I will always remember Jack for the faith and trust that he placed in me. He was a good man and will be missed by many!
– Arnie Rosario Jr
My sincere condolences to the family. Jack was a life long friend through childhood, work and into our retirement. Golfing, skiing and just enjoying a great guys company will never be forgotten. I as well as his many friends will truly miss him but will have great memories.
– Dick Piston
My condolences to all the family. I have many good memories of time with Jack. Loved his visits. Always had many stories to tell. He truly loved live and people. May he rest in peace. Margaret Bennett
– Margaret Bennett