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| Birth: | 6 Sep 1930 in Watertown, , New York, USA |
| Death: | 16 Dec 2005 in Westfield, Hampden County, MA |
| Sex: | M |
| Father: | Floyd Richard BENTLEY b. 9 Apr 1911 in Baldwinsville, Onondaga County, New York |
| Mother: | Anne Elizabeth SCOTT b. 14 Sep 1910 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA |
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| Changed: 4 Jul 2006 |
| Cause of Death: of a myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| Social Security Number: 083-24-8320 |
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| Margaret Elgie TANSEY (Wife) b. in White Plains, , New York, USA
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| Marriage: | in Scarsdale, , New York, USA |
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 Richard Michael BENTLEY b. in Bethesda, , Maryland, USA
- Scott Thomas BENTLEY b. in Watertown, , New York, USA
- Diane Margaret BENTLEY b. in Syracuse, , New York, USA
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Individual:
Thomas G. Bentley
1930 - 2005
WESTFIELD - Thomas G. Bentley, 75, of Westfield, passed away unexpected ly on Friday, December 16, 2005 in Noble Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1930 in Watertown, NY. His parents were Anne (Scott) Bentley and F. Richard Bentley. Tom went to Baldwinsville Academy and was part of a record setting baseball team that went over three years without a loss. Tom learned plumbing and carpentry from his uncles in Syracuse, NY while young, and used those skills throughout his lifetime for hobbies and home improvement projects.
After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean co nflict, where he was an advanced communications technician and learned skills that led to his successful career in the then-new field of computers in the 1960's. Tom continued his career in computer information management until he retired from Digital Equipment Corporation. Tom became a licensed realtor in Massachusetts while retired. He also was the proprietor of Annie's Book Store in Westfield for many years.
While in the Navy, he met his bride to be, Margaret E. "Peggy" Tansey w ho was a WAF stationed at the Pentagon. The romance led to their marriage in 1952. He always expressed and showed his love for Peggy, his best friend and lifetime partner. Tom was a great husband and father who loved going fishing, bowling and boating with his children. Cape Cod was a favorite vacation destination, where he owned a second home for over twenty years. He was a good golfer with many trophies. After he retired, he was an avid eBay salesman, bowler, and yard sale enthusiast. He enjoyed digital photography and researching family history. Tom stayed in contact with many relatives, ensuring that the family stories and history was passed on to new generations.
He taught his children that you could accomplish almost anything with t he right attitude and hard work. He was a leader by example in his professional and family life. Tom was a successful man who touched the lives of many people and was loved by his family and friends. We will miss him dearly.
Tom is survived by his wife, Peggy Bentley, two sons, Richard M. Bentle y of Bethlehem, PA, Scott T. Bentley of Norfolk, MA, a daughter, Diane M. Evans of Westfield, six grandchildren, Katherine "Katie" Bentley, Rebecca "Becky" Bentley, Christopher Evans, Karen Evans, Sean Bentley, Megan Bentley, and many cousins and friends.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Agawam Funeral Home, 184 M ain Street, followed by burial in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 4 - 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's name to The Recording Workshop, George H. Evans Memorial, 455 Massieville Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
Sunday Republican (Springfield, MA)
Date: December 18, 2005
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