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M. John Benning

April 22, 1949 — October 17, 2017

M. John Benning, 68, of Colchester, CT died surrounded by loving family and friends October 17, 2017?at Hartford Hospital as a?result of congestive heart failure. John was employed by Sherwin?Williams at various Connecticut stores for over 30 years, retiring in 2008 and took pride in matching colors by eye long before computers took over.?He was an avid woodworker and motorcyclist.?He also?loved music. John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Virginia (Tessman) and daughter?Melany Benning, her signifiant other Thomas Doyker, daughter?Dawn Attardo, her husband Brian, as well as cousins in Pennsylvania, and his beloved cats, Boots and Mello.?He was predeceased by his parents, Malcom and Eleanor Benning. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Donate Life CT, PO Box 278, Durham, CT 06422 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. The family will receive friends and relatives, Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic, CT. A Memorial Service will begin at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. To sign the online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com Charitable donations may be made to:Donate Life CTPO Box 278, Durham CT 06422American Cancer Society - NationalPO Box 22478, Oklahoma City OK 73123Tel: 1-800-227-2345
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