Raymond T. Bennett
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South Berwick, ME-Ray passed away November 3, 2021. He was born November 29, 1951 in South Hampton NY to Tom and Barbara Bennett. As a child, he his sister Anita, and parents moved many times but he spoke fondly of his teen years in Amherst, MA.
He obtained an Associate Degree in business at G.C.C. and started Frontier Heating and Cooling Co. with his father. Ray obtained his Master Plumber License as well as many other professional certifications. He prided himself in learning his trade. After selling his company and a move to Maine, he worked at Haley's Metal Shop in Biddeford and Anchorage by the Sea in Ogunquit.
Ray married Ruth Filipkowski and had a daughter, Allison. They lived many years in Whately, MA, then moved to Maine. Allison married Josiah Lapointe and they gave Ray two beautiful granddaughters Emilia and Eliza. Ray loved them very much and every moment he shared with them brought happiness. He always said being "Papa" was priceless.
Ray loved reading, discussing politics and was a lover of the Maine Coast, either scuba diving, hiking, or ocean kayaking.
There will be a private interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in South Berwick.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Ray's name to the Boothbay Region Land Trust.