Aurore G. Bennett

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Aurore G. Bennett, 87, of Wilmington, North Carolina, formerly of Warwick, RI, died May 17, 2014, at Autumn Care of Myrtle Grove.

Aurore was born July 30, 1926 in West Warwick, RI, oldest daughter of the late Phylias L. Gouin and Grace G. Gouin. She attended West Warwick public schools and was a member to the West Warwick Drum and Bugle Corps. At a Bugle Corps event she met the love of her life, Arthur E. (Bud) Bennett, a member of the Warwick Drum and Bugle Corps. They married in 1943. Bud preceded her in death in 1986.

Aurore was a nurturing, loving, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by her four children; Janis B. Warwick (Allen) of Hampstead, NC, Jayne E. Parker (George) of Plant City, Florida, Arthur E. Bennett, Jr. (Joan) of Wyoming, RI, and Bob A. Bennett (Kathy) of Wilmington, NC. Also surviving are her two grandsons; Chris Bennett and Ralph Caianiello, Jr.; two great-grandsons, Jonathan and Nathan Caianiello; one great-great-grandson, Alex Caianiello; her 3 sisters; Rita, Irene, and Margie.

The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Andrews Valley Chapel 4108 South College Rd., Wilmington.

A memorial service and internment of ashes will be held at Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, in Exeter, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Aurore’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.

The family wishes to express their deepest thanks to Dr. Mary Rudyk and her staff, Pacifica Senior Living and staff, and to Autumn Care for their loving care of our mother. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com