Glover, Vt. —
She is survived by six children and their families: Clifton and Pat Bennett of Cornish N.H., Steve and Christine Shatney of Greensboro, Vt., Carolyn Bennett of Brownington, Vt., Cathleen Sargent and Paul Tumulty of Orange, Vt., Crystal Bennett-Bancroft and Ronnie Bancroft of Bolton, Vt., and Cassandra Cabrera of South Burlington Vt.; a daughter-in-law, Stella Bennett of Irasburg; and an abundance of both grand and great-grandchildren. Two brothers also survive her: Earl Fay and wife, Nancy, of Massachusetts and Carl Fay of Virginia; as well as a multitude of extended family, including her sister-in-law, Grace Brooks of Connecticut, and many of her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Calvin Bennett Jr. and her son, Calvin Bennett III, as well as several siblings.
Leila, “Le” to those who knew her well, loved to cook for a crowd, (her own family, with friends and neighbors as well). Her favorite pastimes included: traveling in her camper to bluegrass festivals and meeting many new friends there, traveling in Maine and walking The Marginal Way on the beach, crocheting and sewing, reading Debbie Macomber novels,and talking on the phone, but she especially loved spending time with her family, friends and neighbors; the bigger the crowd, the better. She has enriched many lives with her ever-ready sense of humor, love of music and games, and caring contributions of gifts, advice, and a shoulder to lean on; there are no words to express how sorely she will be missed, but she will forever live on in the many hearts she has touched.
Service arrangements will be held in the spring at the family’s convenience; further notifications will be made accordingly.
Online condolences may be made at www.curtis-britch.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.