Vivian Bennett

BENNETT - Vivian (Robinette), born Vivian LaLonde on August 31, 1911 in Alpena, Michigan, went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 25 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death, and is being eagerly welcomed to her heavenly home by many beloved family members and friends, including her dear sisters, Lima Dumas and Genevieve LaLonde, and special aunt, Edna Couture. Also included are her husbands, Ernest Robinette, Leonard Whitford, and Byron Bennett, as well as her beloved daughter, Julie (Judith) Robinette. She will be sadly missed as the foundation of her family by her surviving children, Carol Ford, Thomas (Lucille) Robinette, PJ (Patricia) Everlove, Mary Robinette, as well as step-children, Sharon (James) Fairbrother, Phil Bennett and their families, and special friend, Paul Colletti. She also leaves to remember her, 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Vivian was a resident of Michigan most of her life, and also lived in Fort Myers, Florida for many years, before moving back to Grand Rapids in 2000 to spend her remaining time with her family and loved ones. She was a resident of Crystal Manor since January, 2006 where she was so lovingly cared for until her death. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 4, at 1:00 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park S.W. in Wyoming. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Spectrum Health Hospice of Grand Rapids