Kathleen M. Bennett

She is survived by her sister A. Patricia Ryan, Sanitaria Springs, NY; aunt Jo Marie Lyon, Washington; niece Jennifer Ryan-Graniero (Doug), Colorado; nephew Jeffery Ryan, New Jersey; grandnieces, Amanda Lincoln (Tommy), Manlius, NY, Emily Ryan, Homer, NY, Macy Ryan, Colorado; great-great niece and nephews Olive Lincoln, Sal Lincoln, Louie Lincoln, and Bennett Ryan; several cousins; extended family Audrey Ryan, Homer, NY and her siblings, Sharon (David), Joan (Jeff), and Sandy (Jon). Also, she is survived by her colleagues that she taught with at Union Endicott High School for 24 years and her special friends at Samaritan House in Binghamton where Kathleen volunteered for 25 years and the wonderful people at Good Shepherd Fairview Home in Binghamton.

Kathleen loved to read, garden, birdwatch, and play the organ but most especially loved her kitty-cat, Puckie. A special thank you to the many doctors, nurses, and aides at Lourdes, UHS and Good Shepherd who have tended to her medical needs over the years.

In honor of Kathleen’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services at this time. If you wish to remember Kathleen you might consider donating to one of the following: Samaritan House, 11 Fayette Street, Binghamton, NY 13901, The Humane Society, 167 Conklin Ave., Binghamton, NY 13903, or Good Shepherd Fairview, 80 Fairview Ave., Binghamton, NY 13904.