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Obituary for Florence Dower Bennett (Brown)

Florence (Brown) Dower Bennett, longtime resident of Soundview Drive in Pawcatuck, passed away at Apple Rehab Watch Hill on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the age of 89. She was the wife of the late Noyes L. “Whitey” Bennett and formerly the wife of the late Raymond Dower.

Born in Webster, Mass., she was the daughter of the late William and Irene Brown.

Florence retired from Arwood in Groton after many years as an Inspector.
She leaves her daughter Gail Marie Dower of Appling, GA; three grandchildren, Brett Jackson of Austin, TX, Shannon Jackson Henry of Orlando, FL and Aaron Jackson of Kingston, RI; as well as five great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister Anna King of Westerly, RI and two brothers, Leonard Brown of Pawcatuck, CT and Francis Brown of Stuart, FL.

Visiting hours are omitted. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday at River Bend Cemetery, 117 Beach St., Westerly. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Westerly Senior Center in Florence’s memory.

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