Donald A. “Don” Bennett, age 86, of Girard, formerly of Fairview, passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s Asbury Ridge.
Don was born on May 14, 1933 in Fairview, to the late Lyle W. and Marion (Veith) Bennett.
He graduated from Millcreek High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed at Fort Dix in New Jersey and at one time had a pilot’s license. He worked for Lyle W. Bennett Co. on 12th and Powell in Erie, eventually becoming part-owner of the company and then retired from Bennett Towing Service in Fairview. Don liked to work with genealogy at cemeteries and enjoyed mowing grass, travel and collecting old lawn mowers, and spending time with his family. He loved his dogs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Mildred “Millie” (Spaulding) Bennett, his son, Greg and a brother, Robert L. Bennett and his wife Ella Mae.
He is survived by a daughter, Star Brooks and her husband, Bob of Girard; his son, Donn Bennett of New Jersey; brother, Roger Bennett and his wife Marilyn of Erie and daughter in law, Jane Bennett. He is further survived by five grandchildren: Angela Rolph and her husband, Aaron, Stephen Bennett and his wife Ashley, Kayla Brooks, Mara Bennett and Alexandra Bennett; as well as two great grandchildren, Allie and Carter.
Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East in Girard on Monday, March 9th from 2pm until the time of the service at 4pm. Burial will be at a later date at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Girard United Methodist Church, 48 E Main, Girard, PA 16417.
Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhome.com
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