Michael Francis Bennett, 60, of West Charleston passed away from his months long battle with cancer on August 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 28, 1964 in Norwalk, CT to the late Francis and Joanne (Atwood) Bennett.

In his younger years Michael worked at Ethan Allen, before moving on to be a Maintenance Technician at Galvion for over 21 years. He also enjoyed working on boats and small engines and was always willing to help anybody with whatever they needed.  He loved teaching his grandsons Tyler and Taylor mechanical work as well as teaching all of his grandchildren how to drive as he loved to be around all of them, especially his great granddaughter Freya, she was his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife Catherine Bennett of West Charleston, son Brandon Bennett of Derby, VT, stepsons Leo Dagesse Jr of Brownington, VT, Timothy Dagesse and his wife Carrie of Barton, VT, Anthony Dagesse of Derby, VT, grandchildren Taylor Dagesse and his wife Maria of East Charleston, Madison Cartee and her husband Glen of Irasburg, VT, Jaden Dagesse of Barton, VT, Tyler Dagesse of Newport Center, VT, great grandchildren Freya and Huxley Dagesse. As well as his sister Penni Pomeroy and her husband Ted of Massachusetts, Patricia Bennett of Derby, VT, sister-in-law Diane Galeucia and her husband Gordon of Texas, Susan and friend Dennis of Newport, VT, brother-in-law Keith Markwell of Derby, VT and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Francis and Joanne Bennett.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 on Saturday August 31, 2024 at the Free Will Baptist Church in West Charleston. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.