Michael A. Bennett, 50

HERNDON, Va. - Michael Bennett, age 50, of Herndon, formerly from Seaford, Del., passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, surrounded by his family, in Reston Hospital, Reston, Va. Born in Seaford, Del., Michael moved with his parents to Falls Church, Va. in 1974 and graduated from Jeb Stuart High School. Michael relocated to Seaford, and was employed by Safeway Stores for eight years before returning to Virginia, where he was employed by the Saudi Arabian embassy until the time of death. Michael is survived by his wife, Sarah; children, Kimberly and David; mother, Donna K. Bennett; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Wilson; sister, Catherine Bennett Warner and her husband Harry; brother, John Bennett and his wife Debbie; and sister, Judy Scott and her husband Jeff. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Lt. Colonel John H. Bennett, Jr. A celebration of life mass will be 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford, where friends and family are invited to attend.