Barbara L. Bennett

Barbara Mildred Bennett, 85, of Daniel Webster Highway, died December 14, 2011, at Lakes Region General Hospital, in Laconia. Born in Meredith on February 1, 1926, she was the daughter of Olin C. and Mildred [Dow] Lund.
Barbara grew up in Meredith and was a life-long resident. She graduated Valedictorian of her class at Meredith High School.
Barbara worked for many years as a teller in several banks such as; the former Meredith Bank, Laconia People?s Bank and Laconia Savings Bank.
She was a member of the Ellacoya Chapter #43 Order of Eastern Star, Meredith and the Lakeside Rebeccas. She was also a past member of the Inter-Lakes Band Boosters.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband of sixty-two years, Robert D. Bennett, who died in September of 2007 and a grandson, Jonathan Bennett, who died in 1974.
She is survived by her sons, Steven R. Bennett and his wife Monica, David L Bennett and his wife Pauline, both of Meredith, grandchildren David II, Michele Lee, Kelly Bennett-Huckins and her husband Will; great grandchildren, Coral, Danielle, Joseph, and Jillian, a great-great grandchild, Noah , brother, Richard Landis of Brockton, MA, nieces and nephews.Service: A graveside service will be held in the Meredith Village Cemetery, Meredith, on Friday at 11am. The Rev. Edward J. Charest, pastor of the Plymouth United Methodist Church, will officiate.