It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Brandon Dale Bennett, 42, of Buxton, Maine, who lost his life on Sunday, July 12, 2026, as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident.
Born on Sept. 4, 1983, in Lancaster, N.H., Brandon was the beloved son of Darryl and Anne Bennett.
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