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Ann Benson Obituary

Benson, Ann M. WYNANTSKILL Ann M. Benson, of Wynantskill, age 71, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, after she lost her courageous battle to cancer. She was born in Queens, N.Y. She owned and operated Benson's Refuge for over 35 years. Ann was an art enthusiast; painting on canvas was her passion. She was an artist, author and teacher to many of her students, a talent that her family and friends cherished. Wife of the late Marshall Benson. She was a devoted mother to three sons, Frank, Ron and Don Benson; twin sister of Leon (Jean) Petropol, sister, Nancy (Bill) Schrump and brother, Mike (Joanne) Petropol; also survived by nine loving grandchildren and her dear friend, Art Forget. Special thank you to Joe and Kim Champagne for their friendship, hospitality and care. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, Thursday morning at 11:00. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Green-bush. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2007.

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Wesley (Jim ) Kipp

November 12, 2007

Don and Ron, My sympathy to you and your family.

JANE DZEMBO

November 1, 2007

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS , MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL , GOD BLESS
FROM: JOE, JANE ALEXANDRIA, AND JAQUALYN

Ann-Fonda Winnicki

October 31, 2007

To the Family of Ann Benson,
I am so sorry for your loss.. Ann was a terrific woman,who talked of her family with the utmost pride she always had a kind word and a smile for me every Wednesday for many years. May all your memories keep her alive in your hearts forever.
God Bless all of you at this time

Susan and Martin Gibbons

October 31, 2007

To the Benson Family,

We are sorry for the loss of your mother. It is very difficult to lose a parent and their unconditional love through out your life. May God keep you and your families in his peace, light and love.
Sue and Marty Gibbons

Lou Cioffi

October 31, 2007

To Ron and Don and family, Our sincere sympathies to you and your family in the passing of your mom. Our best, Lou and Cindy Cioffi

Steve Smith

October 31, 2007

Mike and Joanne,
Please except my deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister Ann. May God bless you and the Benson family during this difficult time.

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