Peter E. Bennett

EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. – Peter E. Bennett passed away on Feb. 14, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 27, 1947 in Lewiston.

Raised in Buckfield, he graduated from Buckfield High in 1965. He attended cooking school and began cooking for Lumber camps in Northern Maine. Peter landed in Wenatchee, Wash. as a cook at Samboo’s Restaurant. He went on to work at Alcoa and retired as Head Furnace Operator in the Roding Room in 2010.

Peter enjoyed hunting, cutting firewood, and loved his fishing. Peter loved life and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rosalind Bennett; son Eric Bennett; and brother David Bennett. Peter is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sherri of East Wenatchee; son Reese (Tracy) Bennett of Newport, Wash., son Brandon Bennett (Sarah) of Kennewick, Wash., daughter–in-law Melissa Bennett (Bill) of Sultan Wash.; sister Rosemary (Malon) Whitman of Oakwood, Texas, sister Becky (Jim) Perry of Buckfield, brother Jim (Priscilla) Bennett of Buckfieldl grandchildren Ashley Behrens, William, Konrad and Levi Bennett, Evan, Veda Rose, and Lilly Sotelo. Other survivors include nieces, nephews, and his long time friend and fishing buddy, Travis Chambers.

Peter was a husband, dad, papa, brother, and uncle. He was loved deeply and will be missed.

There will be no service at this time.

You are invited to view Peter’s Online Tribute at http://www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com to write a memory and/or condolence. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

It’s time to go find a fishing hole and catch some fish.


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