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Bruce Benson Obituary

BENSON, Bruce F. Of Billerica, October 4, 2008, age 58. Beloved husband of Barbara D. (Johnson) Benson. Devoted father of Christopher Benson of Billerica and the late Joseph Benson. Loving son of Lucy A. (Gorman) Benson of Cambridge and the late Joseph. Brother of Carol Barry of Arlington and Stephen Benson of Burlington. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A) BILLERICA, Wednesday October 8, at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Billerica at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in Bruce's name to Muscular Dystrophy Association. Marine Vietnam Veteran and retired Postal Worker. Interment Fox Hill Cemetery,Billerica. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 6, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 17, 2008

Mr. Benson,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USMC in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to etxtne dmy deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Maureen and Mike Stone

October 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard time. Bruce was a wonderful and strong man. He will be sorely missed.

Donna Kelly

October 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

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