James Clinton “Clint” Bennett

Cambridge  James Clinton Bennett, known to all as Clint, 89, died peacefully at his home Sunday, December 27, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Helen Mulligan Bennett.

Born October 5, 1920, in the Town of White Creek, he was one of the sons of Ernest and Jennie (Bowen) Bennett.  After graduating from Cambridge Union School, class of 1939, Clint worked for the Town of White Creek where he became the Super indent of Highways. He was also Street Commissioner for the Village of Cambridge.

He and Helen were married on July 11, 1946.

For 18 years Clint and Helen owned and operated Bennett’s Corner Store on the corner of East Main Street and Gilbert Street.  During that time, Clint was also Town Clerk for the Town of White Creek.  After the store closed, Clint worked part-time for Peabody and Bates Construction Company.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Two brothers, William and Harold, died before him.

Along with his wife of 63 years, he is survived by two children, Larry Bennett of Leominster, MA and Patricia Harrison and husband Mark of Cambridge, four grandchildren, James Bennett and wife Rya, Lauren Bennett, Ashley Patterson and husband Jason, and Jed Harrison and companion Christina; 3 great-grandchildren, Caden, Kara and Jillian; two sisters-in-law, Joyce and Janet Bennett and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM at Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main Street, Cambridge.

Michele Ruland of St. Patrick’s Church will conduct a funeral service beginning at 1:30 PM. Burial will follow at Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Cambridge.

The family requests memorial donations be made to either the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 52, Cambridge, NY 12816 or Friends of Hospice, 415 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.