Carol A. Bennett, 69, of Sidney Center passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Carol was born in Walton on July 3, 1945, the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Youmans) Foreman. She graduated from Walton High School, class of 1963, then went on to beauty school in Albany. She married Ivan W. Bennett of Sidney Center, where they have resided for 48 years.

Initially Carol opened a beauty shop in Walton after marrying her life partner, Ivan, then, she moved her beauty shop to their home in Sidney Center. While maintaining her shop, she also went to work for the U. S. Postal Service where she worked as a rural mail carrier for many years, retiring in 2007. Prior to her retirement she had decided she wanted to open a reception hall for square dancing and weddings. She succeeded in fulfilling her dream by opening Covered Bridge Gardens, a well known and liked establishment now.

Carol had an energy unmatched by many. She loved her community and always put her heart into every task, she undertook. She will be missed dearly by the many lives she touched.

Some of the things Carol has been known for, is organizing the Rural Rhythm Country Show, founding member of Greater Maywood, member and youth leader of Sidney Center Methodist Church as well as attending the Northfield Community Church.

Carol is survived by her loving family, her husband, Ivan, her daughters, Coreen and Matthew Germond, Nicole and Wayne Krom, her sons, Kurt and Rebecca Bennett, and Michael and Patricia Bennett, her sisters, Phyllis Warner and Janet Hulbert, her brother, Wayne Foreman, her grandchildren, Liam, Corbin, and Ethan, Germand; Taylor and Jolene Krom; Colter and Tessa Bennett, Brayden and Jenna Bennett, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Bertha Forman.

Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 5 to 8 PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday morning, November 13, 2014 at 11 AM at United Presbyterian Church, 58 East Street, Walton with the Rev. Marv Root and Rev. Dr. Duane D. Buddle officiating.

Memorial Contributions in Carol's memory may be made to the Delaware Valley humane Society, PO Box 182, Sidney, NY 13838.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our web site at www.courtneyfh.com.