Harold Day Bennett of Chelsea, MI, age 89, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor on January 22, 2021. He was born the son of Myron and Grace (Caplan) Bennett on March 1, 1931. He married Phyllis E. (Reynolds) on June 6, 1953 in Ypsilanti. Harold and Phyllis spent 63 happily married years together while raising a family that made them both very proud. Phyllis preceded him in death on August 24, 2018.
Harold enjoyed refurbishing furniture, and owned an upholstery business for over 30 years, Harold’s Upholstery. He also enjoyed family camping trips to Northern Michigan, sitting around a campfire at “Camp Usher,” while welcoming the company of his family and close friends. He served in the Navy Reserves and was very proud of his country. Harold was a handyman at heart and loved to fix things—he could make anything like new again with just a piece of duct tape! He loved eating anything his wife or children cooked for him, and always enjoyed a cup of coffee at any time of day. Gardening, deer hunting, and spoiling his children and grandchildren with candy and sweet treats were his passions in life. Most of all, he was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Harold is survived by his children, Beverly (Gary Mayher) Talbot, Bruce (Cindy) Bennett, Teresa (Rodney Schneider) Usher, Micky (Kim) Allen, and Jennifer (Lucky) Beeman, along with 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren—all of whom he loved dearly. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Bennett, and siblings, Buddy Bennett, Laura Southerland, and Donald Bennett.
In accordance with his wishes, a private family gathering and burial are planned. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
