Honeoye: Linda J. Bennett, 79, of Honeoye, passed away due to a complication of Parkinson’s Disease on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.
Born on September 7th, 1944, in Cobleskill, NY, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Koker) Baker.
A graduate of Cobleskill Central School’s Class of 1962, and State University of New York, Albany, 1966 as an Educator. She started her career as a 12th grade Math Teacher and continued her career as a Student Loan Specialist as well as a mom and a housewife.
Linda was an avid traveler, who lived every day to the fullest, enjoying her love of birds, chocolate, lake life, and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband: Donald R. Bennett, her sisters: Betty VanVoris, Evelyn Garber, Judith Lord, and a step-grandson: Riley Bogac.
Linda will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Frederick (Becky) Bennett of FL, and Keith (Nicole) Bennett of PA; her sister: Patricia (Warren) VanDeusen, her grandchildren: Amethyst (Mark), Rayzel (Elyir), Ian, Gerik, Hannah, and Drew, step-grandson: Tucker, step-granddaughter: Quinn, and great-granddaughter: Shealyn, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
(Service Location updated below)
A Memorial Service will take place at The Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, NY on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: the Parkinson’s Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, and The Honeoye United Church of Christ, 8758 Main St, Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I am so sorry that this is so late as I just heard back from the funeral home – over 2 weeks.
I was Linda’s college roommate for three years and your parents’ maid of honor at their wedding. I was unable to attend the service for Linda as I was recovering from Covid.
Linda and Don were good friends that always stayed in touch especially with the newsy Christmas letter detailing their latest adventures.
I saw Linda last summer as she came to my family get-together at her lake.
And i shall miss hearing from her.
Jane Feisthamel
Linda will be missed at the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. Of the Finger Lakes. She was an active participant and always had good info to share.
MaY God bless her family and friends at this difficult time.
Linda was such a strong and great person . The kind of person who makes the world a better place . She will be more than missed . She touched the lives of all she knew and to have lost her will forever change our lives and our town . I pray her and don are fishing in Alaska now .
Keith and Fred I am so sorry for your loss on your mom. I know how hard it is to lose a parent as my mom passed away (2-4-21) from cancer. I’ll always remember her at youth group and church. She was a wonderful lady.
Mrs. B! I will miss you and your tolerance of our shenanigans. So grateful to have had you as another Mom and having you always welcoming me as another son! You are loved and will be missed!
Linda, there are no words for the ache in my heart. 35 years of being blessed with you as a mother-in-law, grandmother to my children, and my friend are not enough. You will be missed.
Rest in love