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Carol Hatfield Benjamin, 76 CARLSBAD -- Carol Benjamin passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010. She was born July 26, 1934 in Oak Park, Illinois, daughter of Doran and Iona Hatfield. Carol was a graduate of Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. She was proud to be an elementary teacher, ran an Interior Decorator franchise, and wrote computer software curriculum for GED Educational programs. She was also a member of the Oceanside Newcomers and Friends. Carol is survived by her husband of 56 years, Blair Benjamin; three children, Laurie Benjamin of Sparks, Nev., Todd Benjamin of Lakewood, Colo., and Scott Benjamin of Phoenix, Ariz. She was devoted to her four grandchildren in Lakewood, Colo., Austin, Sean, Samantha and Megan; and her two grandchildren in Phoenix, Ariz., Zachary and Micheala. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 11, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas, Calif. 92024. Carol was cremated and her ashes will be scattered into the ocean which she loved and alongside of which she lived for the last twelve years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rocky Mountain Rett Assoc., PO Box 150925, Lakewood, Colo. 80215. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Nov. 23, 2010.

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December 11, 2010

Dear Mr Benjamin:
I had many meaningful conversations with Carol about Oak Park from the old days and I was a participant in the maintenance program at Tri-City. She was a fun and smart person and I used to remind her to be sure her oxygen was hooked up and turned on before exercising.
Please accept my sincere condolence for your loss, Ellen Lasky

December 8, 2010

My apologies for including wrong post office box number for Rocky Mountain Rett Association. Correct PO Box is 150975. Blair

Carol and Warren Elsasser

December 6, 2010

Blair, Carol was a wonderful lady and a cherished member of Oceanside Newcomers and Friends for over 10 years. She always had nice words and a smile for everyone she met. May beautiful memories sustain you and your family during this time of sorrow.

December 4, 2010

Carol was a wonderful gal and loved by all. I will miss her.
Nancy

Lynda Roper

November 30, 2010

Dear Mr. Benjamin & family, Carol and I met in Pulmonary Rehab where we walked many times together on the treadmill the past couple of years. We loved chatting while walking & bicycling. It made the exercising much easier to put up with. I enjoyed her company and the many meaningful conversations we shared. I will miss seeing Carol and her little yellow Cooper out and about. Please accept my sympathy on your sad loss.

Patricia Youg

November 25, 2010

Blair, Your wife was a wonderful woman. It was a pleasure to have known her, if only briefly. She will be missed.

Patricia Carson

November 23, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 23, 2010

Carol was a dear friend to us, and we will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Blair, and your family.
Ruth and Stan Hamilton

Charlene Willis

November 23, 2010

Such a lovely lady. We will miss her.

Charlene Willis
Oceanside Newcomers

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