John B. Dennett


LAKEVILLE — John B. Dennett of The Villages, Fla., and formerly of Lakeville died on Dec. 21, 2006, after a long illness. He was 70 years old. He is survived by his wife, Camille (Viafore) Dennett.

Mr. Dennett was born July 13, 1936, in Boston, Mass., the son of the late Alice (Sugrue) and John Dennett.

He attended schools in the Boston area.

Mr. Dennett was active in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

After the war, he became head chef at the Red Coach Grill Restaurants in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

In addition to working in several area restaurants, Mr. Dennett was a longtime employee of Noble Horizons in Salisbury. He and his wife recently moved to Florida.

Mr. Dennett was a former communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Lakeville. He was also an avid golfer and gardener.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Dennett is survived by a brother, Frederick Dennett, and a sister, Marguerite Dennett, both of Boston.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Barry Dennett and Michael Dennett.

The family is planning a memorial service on March 24 at the Noble Horizons’s chapel. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Noble Horizons Supplementary Fund, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury, CT 06068.

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