James Edward Bennett

Bennett, James 

Hamburg, MI  

His Legacy… James Edward Bennett, 91, passed away May 24, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1935, in Hamburg, Michigan to Charles Bennett and Mary Alice (Davis) Bennett. Jim married the love of his life, Marilyn Borton, on September 25, 1954, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jim and Marilyn founded the volunteer charity “Bennetts Beavers”, that took Jim’s passion for woodworking and created an organization that made handmade wooden toys for hospitalized children. Bennett’s Beavers serves families in Michigan and 18 other states, bringing smiles and joy to children when they need comfort the most. Jim enjoyed woodworking, fixing things, working in his yard and being outdoors. In his youth he was very active and played softball and hockey. He liked to play cards, especially euchre, and was competitive. Jim was very independent and an innovative problem solver. He loved his community and was proud to be from Hamburg. He owned and ran the Hamburg Dairy for many years from the Bennett family farm and was active in the volunteer Hamburg Fire Department in its early years.  Jim loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.  

His Family… Jim will be missed by his children, Lisa (Bryan) Haas, Susan (Rick) Rodriguez; siblings, Margaret (Gary) Allison, Mary Jane Bowers, Dale Bennett; his 5 grandchildren, and 2 great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Bennett; parents, Charles and Mary Alice Bennett, and 5 of his siblings. 

His Farewell… Jim’s Community Farewell will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 12:00PM (10AM-12PM gathering), at Borek Jennings Funeral Homes, Hamburg, Michigan. Pastor Dan Quagliata will serve as celebrant. Memorial contributions are suggested to Bennett’s Beavers https://www.bennettsbeavers.com.  Please leave a message of comfort for Jim’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com. 

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