Dorothy A. Bentley

Dorothy A. (Hart) Bentley, age 86 of Vernon, formerly of Manchester and Andover, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at a local convalescent home. She was the loving wife for forty-two years of Frederick Y. Bentley and was the widow of Edward W. Hart.
She was born in Andover on June 13, 1928, daughter of Nelson and Ida (Copping) Caye. She was raised in Andover and Manchester, graduated from Manchester High School, and had been a resident of Vernon since the 1980's. Dorothy was an avid puzzle solver, enjoyed knitting, and was most happy when she was with her family.
With her husband, she is survived by six children, Edward W. Hart Jr. and his wife Joyce of Alabama, James C. Hart and his wife Willa of Manchester, Paul D. Hart and his fiancee' Marlena Burns of Stafford Springs, Roger A. Hart and his wife Claudia of York, PA, Judith Pomerleau and her fiance' Stephen Bilow, and Kimberly Hart Laird of Spring, TX; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her brother, George Caye and his wife Helen of South Windsor, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy also leaves her four step-children and their families, Robert Bentley in Maine, Steven Bentley of East Hartford, Laurie Bentley of Texas, and Sharon Bentley in Connecticut.
Visiting hours for family and friends will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Street, Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. To leave a message for her family please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com .


Visitation DetailsThursday, November 6th, 2014 6:00pm - 8:00pm