ERNEST EUGENE BENNETT, age 76 years, of Whiteford, Maryland died on Monday, December 8, 2008 in his home. He was the husband of Susan (Johnson) Bennett for forty-two years.

Ernest was born on November 5, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland; he was a son of the late Otto and Emma (Breedan) Bennett. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and worked as a supervisor for the Harford County Maryland State Parole and Probation Board. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.

He is survived by:

His wife, Susan Bennett.

Two children-

Peter Bennett of Forest Hill, Maryland

Andrew Bennett of Whiteford, Maryland

Two sisters-

Dolores Springer of Reisterstown, Maryland

Joan Schramek of Delaware.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 12th at 11 AM at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 Churchville Rd., Bel Air.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bugles Across America, 1824 South Curler Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402.