1947 - 2024
Visitation
September 23, 20249:30 - 10:30 A.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Funeral
September 23, 202410:30 A.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Bennie Gene Cooper, 77, a longtime resident of Lowell, MA, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Lowell General Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma (Thompson) Cooper, who passed in 2019. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, Bennie was the cherished son of the late Izear Cooper and Margaret Battle. He attended schools in the Edgecomb County school system of North Carolina.
Bennie enjoyed a long and fulfilling career, retiring from Raytheon in Andover in 2009. He was a member of the Free Masons, and in his free time, he found joy in playing golf, watching horse racing, and listening to soul music.
A devoted father and grandfather, Bennie leaves behind his daughters Jennifer Freeman and her husband Brian of Methuen, MA, Belinda Williams and her husband Curtis of Washington, D.C., and Danette Cooper-Paquette of Lowell, MA; his son Bennie D. Cooper and his wife Sarah of Townsend, MA; and his stepson Victor Thompson of Manassas, VA. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Lynch and her husband Bruce of Rocky Mount, NC, as well as 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Bennie was predeceased by his companion Jean Glejzer, his sisters Dolly Mae Matthews, Marie Battle, Mamie Vick, Carrie Smith, and his brothers Isiah, James, and Robert Cooper.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Bennie’s visitation will be Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 10:30 A.M. at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, MA. Burial in Westlawn II Cemetery, Lowell, MA. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
James Jackson
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My condolences to the cooper family.May god be with you in your time of need.
Linda Burrell
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I am sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences ans lots of hugs. I am praying for God’s comfort in your time of need.
Jennifer Guthrie-Aylward
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So sorry to hear about your dad.Thinking about you and your children, and sending much love and prayers your way. May you find comfort surrounded by your family and friends.
Verenda Anderson
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
Audrey Frater
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My heart goes out to all of you. I pray that you find comfort, love, peace and unity during this time of loss.
Talesha Saint-Marc
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My condolences to the entire family. Sending prayers of comfort your way.
Paul & Donna Carignan
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Dear Jeann and Family we are very sorry to hear of Benny’s passing, please know we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Mark Choate
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We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Allan Urgent
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To the Cooper Family, we are sorry to learn of Bennie’s passing. We remember his smile and kindness. Wishing you comfort in this difficult time. The Urgent Family.
Cutreater Drone/Sissy
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HOLD STRONG
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
ISAIAH 41:10 NIV