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Gertrude Benson Obituary

BENSON, Gertrude L. (O'Connell) Wilmington and formerly of Winthrop, October 29, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Benson. Funeral arrangements from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, WINTHROP. For more information,goto www.mauricekirbyfh.com. Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 617-846-0909

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2010.

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Jayne Post

November 3, 2010

Dear Charles & family, Eric & I send our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. I will always remember how much fun I had with her in Vegas with the bucket of nickels. Love, Jayne

November 3, 2010

Dear Trudy, Rob and Charles:

I also feel the pain of your great loss.

Sincerely,
Raymond Stein

Andrea & Paul MacGilvray

November 2, 2010

Charlie & Trudy,
We are very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Paul & I both met her when we were very young. I have nice memories of times with our families in Laconia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie Uniacke

November 2, 2010

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I know how close you were to your mother and how hard it will be to let her go, but know she will always be there looking over you. Wish I could be there for the funeral but I'm not able to get down during the week. I'll be thinking of you...

November 2, 2010

Dear Trudy and Charlie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.I will always remember her smile and laughter when we were children! My prayers and thoughts are with you now as you go through this difficult time.
Susan Benson Buchholz~ North Granby, CT

Sandy & Russ Palmer

November 2, 2010

So sorry to hear about your Mom...we are thinking of you!!!

Andrew Napolitano

November 1, 2010

Very sorry to hear about your great loss Charlie and Julie. My prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.

Jennifer Lavallee

November 1, 2010

Charlie & July, Trudy & Rob,

I wish that there were some magic words that I could say to take away the grief that you are feeling. I pray that your memories, and the love and support of those around you, bring you peace in the days ahead.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jo-Ann & Paul

November 1, 2010

Charlie

There are no words that I can think of to make this day any easier for you. Your mother had an incredible life because of you. Your deeds will not go unnoticed. There will be a place for you in heaven my friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, July, Trudy and Rob.

Guylaine Prevost

November 1, 2010

To all the benson Family and related, my deaplest and sincere sympaties. I wish i could come down to share those moments with you but unfortunately difficult to travel in the weekdays. So my prayer and my toughts will accompany you in those difficult moments.

Jim Monahan

November 1, 2010

Dear Charlie, July, Trudy and Rob. I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. She always so kind and treated me like I was one of the family. Always made me feel welcome, whether it was in Winthrop or Laconia. I will keep you all in my prayers. Very sorry for your loss

Lori Pion

November 1, 2010

Charlie & July and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Gary & Jason Donovan

November 1, 2010

Charlie, July and Family,
We are both sorry for your loss. We will say a prayer for your Mom.

Jennifer&Michael Bell

November 1, 2010

Charlie,July and family,We are so sorry for your loss..Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.She must have been an amazing woman to have raised such a fun-loving caring man like you.

Michael Salvi

November 1, 2010

Sorry for your loss, As always you both are in my prayers

Kerry Brady

November 1, 2010

Dear Charlie & Trudy: My deepest sypmathies on the passing of your Mom. My thoughts are with you both.

Love, Kerry

Jim Forster

November 1, 2010

Diane and I are so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of going up to NH when me and Charlie were kids. I always liked Mrs. B. We will keep her and you all in our prayers

Karen & Ron Wardell

November 1, 2010

Charlie and July, We are so sorry for your loss, Ron and I have fond memories of your mother down in Florida. She was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen and Ron

Malcolm & Dale Colville

October 31, 2010

Charlie and July, so very sorry for your loss. thinking of you at this time. Prayers go out to you and your family, god Bless.

Malcolm and Dale Colville

October 31, 2010

Dear July and Charlie,

So sorry for you loss. We are thinking of you at this sad time

Love, Murph and Steve

Rachel

October 31, 2010

My thoughts are with you Charlie. One of my first memories of your mom was when she was living at your house more or less, and as I too quickly began to make myself comfortable, my clothes all came out of the dryer streaked with BRIGHT orange-red lipstick since she always kept lipstick in her pockets. We are thinking of you during this tough time.

JohnMattson LisaFrazer

October 31, 2010

John and I are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You're in our thoughts during these difficult days.

Gerri Simons

October 31, 2010

Dear Trudy and Charles,

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in my thoughts as you go thru this time of sorrow.

Gerri Simons (Edwards)

Kirsten Benson

October 31, 2010

Dear Trudy and Charlie, I am sorry to hear of Aunt Gertrude's passing. I have fond memories of her from childhood--she was always very nice to me and my brothers and sisters. Thinking of you at this sad time.

October 31, 2010

Charlie, I wanted you to know that I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. John & Sylvia.

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