Mary Bennett

September 29, 1921 - October 25, 2016

Mary B. Bennett, 95 of Plymouth Meeting, PA originally from Pomona passed away peacefully on October 25, 2016 with her family by her side. Growing up, Mary helped her parents work on their chicken farm. She was an exemplary student, a natural athlete, and friend to all who knew her. She graduated high school in 1939, and immediately began working at a bank in Egg Harbor City. In 1942 she got a job at the Naval Base in Pomona, where she met her love, Richard F Bennett. They married on October 9, 1943, and moved to the Philadelphia area in 1945, where they raised their 3 children, Carlene(Frank), Richard Jr. and Bruce(Diana). Mary was a busy mother and homemaker and in her spare time, she volunteered at Abington Memorial Hospital, where she devoted over 7,000 hours of service. In 1981, she and her husband moved back to Pomona and enjoyed many wonderful years there. Mary loved classical music, reading, gardening, playing golf, and her volunteer work. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, friend and neighbor. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard, son Richard, Jr. and daughter, Carlene. She is survived by her loving son, Bruce(Diana), her adoring grandchildren, Scott, Heather, Carlos, and Carmen, her devoted son-in-law, Frank, and her many dear cousins. A gathering will be held at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway 609-641-0001 on Saturday, November 5th from 10:00 – 11:00 AM with a memorial service at 11:00 AM. For directions or condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com