STANDISH – Barbara J Bennett, Age 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 26,2025. She was born in Bangor, ME on July 13, 1937, to Milford and Abigail (Hersey) Sargent. She graduated from Porter High School in 1954. In 1956 she married Joseph Bennett. Barbara spent her younger years raising her family and keeping the home for her family. She enjoyed being by Joe’s side in any venture or project around the house as well as cooking and crafts. She is predeceased by her brother, Howard Sargent and her beloved sister, Gail Metcalf. Barbara is survived by her husband Joseph Bennett; her children – Linda Ripley of Gray and Robert Bennett and his wife Karen of Falmouth; three grandchildren – Kelly Ripley (partner James Nelson), Jake Ripley, and Katherine Bennett; and two great granddaughters Dalilah and Peyton; Neice Patricia Hayes and nephew Michael Metcalf. The family will have a private graveside service at Dow Corner Cemetery in the spring.
Online condolence messages can submitted at the Poitras Funeral Homes, website, www.mainefuneral.com
A special thank you to Aging Kingdom Homecare for their care and companionship provided in the last few months. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074 for their support and comfort in the final weeks.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras Funeral Homes, www.mainefuneral.com