Background
Bennett, Philaeta Virginia was born on March 1, 1937 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Philip Edward and Elizabeth Cressey (Dewolf) Merriam.
Bennett, Philaeta Virginia was born on March 1, 1937 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Philip Edward and Elizabeth Cressey (Dewolf) Merriam.
Bachelor in Psychology summa cum laude, University New Hampshire, 1959. Master of Science in Counseling, University Bridgeport, 1977.
Pre-school teacher, Family Resource Center, New Milford, Connecticut, 1975-1978; pre-school teacher, Kent (Connecticut) Children's Center, 1979-1980; psychological assistant, Westchester Development Center, Wingdale, New York, 1978-1980; social service director, Candlewood Care Center, New Milford, Connecticut, 1980-1982; vocational rehabilitation counselor, Wassaic (New York) Development Center, since 1982; parent educator, The Family Place, White River Junction, Vermont. Board directors Interface Counseling Agency, New Milford, 1984-1990. Member youthcrisis hotline New Milford Youth Agency, 1980-1984.
Coordinator Caregivers Group, New Milford, 1979-1988. Juvenile probation volunteer Juvenile Court, Danbury, Connecticut, 1979. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi.
Married Lawrence P. Eaton, February 4, 1958 (deceased October 1972). Children: Cynthia Hill, Linda Marcille, Peter Eaton. Married Fred. H. Bennett, June 23, 1973 (deceased).