Loretta Theresa (Cantwell) Bentley passed away unexpectedly at her home in South Dennis, on Sunday, July 19, 2020.  Loretta was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 29, 1955 to Francis and Anna (Linehan) Cantwell.   A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was passionate about spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking family meals.

 

She was a devoted employee of Stop and Shop for 25 years, where she made many lifelong friends. She enjoyed many years of volunteering her time with the Barnstable Quarterback Club.  Her passion for flowers, her gentle spirit and love of neighbor will never be forgotten.

 

Loretta is survived by her loving husband, Paul “Butchie” Bentley and their three wonderful sons; Paul and his wife, Tina, Christopher and his wife, Susan, and Joseph and his wife, Laurie.  Also surviving are her five beautiful grandchildren, who were her pride and joy; Jackson, Christopher, Cameron, Lilianna, and Maximilian; her sister, Anna “Sissy” Gallagher of Florida and her brother, Francis “Frankie” Cantwell of South Dennis, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 

There will be a brief time of visitation on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 9- 10 A.M. in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA.  A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 South Main Street, Centerville, MA on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Interment will be private.

 

Social distancing and masks will be required.

 

I'm writing to say how sad and stunned I was to read about Loretta's passing. She and I worked in the old Hyannis Stop and Shop in the late 80's and early 90's. We had so much in common with our New York roots, our upbringing and our young families. She was a great buddy. My sincerest condolences to Butchie, her boys and her family.

I was beyond shocked and saddened to learn of Loretta’s passing. Loretta and I worked together at Stop And Shop in Hyannis for six years from 1992-1998. I have very fond memories of her and remember the love she had for her three sons and husband. Please accept my deepest condolences to her family and friends.