Husband and wife named as victims of A41 collision in Tong
A couple killed when their car was involved in a collision with a lorry on the A41 at Tong last Friday were today named.
Mr Dennis Bennett, aged 82, and his wife Mavis Bennett, aged 84, of Weston Road, Albrighton, near Shifnal both died at the scene of the collision.
Mr Bennett was driving a silver Renault Modus Dynamique when it was in collision with a Volvo articulated lorry at the junction with Stanton Road at around 2.20pm on Friday.
The couple's devastated family today said no words could express their feelings.
Dennis Bennett, aged 82 and his wife Mavis (84), are believed to have been travelling home to Albrighton from a shopping trip when the tragedy happened.
Their silver Renault car was involved in a collision with an articulated lorry on the A41 at its junction with Stanton Road, Tong at around 2.20pm on Friday.
The couple’s two children, David and Suzanne, today spoke of their heartbreak at the loss of their parents, who were married for 61 years.
They said: “The whole family is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Mum and Dad and no words can express our feelings.”
Mr and Mrs Bennett had lived in Albrighton for over 35 years and also have two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
An ex-Royal Navy Petty Officer, Mr Bennett and his wife were former licensees of the Molineux Hotel and also managers of Star News in Albrighton.
The family said they were grateful for the many tributes and messages of condolence received.
Police are continuing to investigate the collision and have renewed their appeal for witnesses to contact West Mercia Police on 101.
