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Mary Ann Bennett, 81, was born in Montreal, Canada and a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, passed away after a short illness on Friday, April 3, 2009. Mary is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert; five children Kathryn Mary Pilnock, JoAnn L. Rosch and husband Peter, Robert Scott Bennett and wife Renee, Douglas B. Bennett and wife Elizabeth and Lori Anne Merrill and husband Charles; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister Barbara Middleton. Mary was a doll artisan, and owned and operated Mari Originals Dolls for 30 years in Albuquerque. She instructed many in the art of doll making where she made numerous friends. She was a member of the Doll Artisan Guild, a member of the NM Ceramic Association and was a past-president of the Ceramic Association. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Service will be Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at French Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Humane Society, 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque 87108. Please visit the online guestbook for Mary at RememberTheirStory.com. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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