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She had lived overseas in her youth in such countries as France and New Zealand, then Graduated from UMASS and receiving her Masters at the College of William and Mary. She was the conference coordinator at the School for the Gifted. She was an avid reader and loved her cats dearly
She is survived by her parents, James M. and Jane P. Benson; a sister, Joy Louise Linn of Oregon; three uncles, Henry of Florida, John of Michigan, and John of England; aunt, Suzy of California.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the Bucktrout Funeral Home. Interment will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the School for the Gifted at William and Mary. Online condolences may be registered at bucktroutfuneralhome.net. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dawn BENSON
Wayne & Linda Sharp
June 28, 2010
Dear Jim & Jane. We were so saddened to lear of the loss of your precious daughter, Dawn. Our most sincere condolences, and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Mariellynn Maurer
June 28, 2010
I am so sorry to hear the news about Dawn. I worked with her on many conferences for more than 10 years. She was a pleasure to work with and a joy to speak with. She will be missed by so many - I know that I will remember her dearly every time I work on a conference or event that is a part of the Center for Gifted Education at William and Mary. God bless you all.
Dick and Faye Barnes
June 28, 2010
Jim and Jane. Our sincerest condolonces to you and your family on the loss of your daughter Dawn. May you find comfort in knowing that your many FAS friends and colleagues share in your sorrow.
Debbie Pumphrey
June 28, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your daughter. May your family and friends give you comfort at this very difficult time.
Rhonda Brodbeck
June 27, 2010
Oh Jim, I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. It was difficult enough to lose my mother to cancer . . . I can't imagine how it must be to lose a child. I hope you get some solace from your memories together.
Peter Koffsky
June 27, 2010
I'm very sorry to hear of your daughter's passing, Jim.
Eldon & Delsa Hildebrandt
June 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kay Rowe
June 26, 2010
I would like to express my condolences to Dawn's family and friends. She would be surprised to know how many people will miss her.
Donna Beard
June 26, 2010
I worked with Dawn at the Center for Gifted Education. She was a hard worker and gave more than was expected in order to make things flow smoothly with the conferences that she coordinated. The Center will miss her greatly, and those of us who enjoyed being around her and working with her will miss her. God Bless You.
Cindy Cokley
June 25, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Dawn's passing. I worked with her at Harry and David. Since we both loved cats, we were always exchanging stories. May you find comfort in all the good times and memories of Dawn. Rest in Peace now Dawn. God Bless you all.
Kitty Smith
June 25, 2010
I was very sorry to hear of Dawn's passing. My heart prayers go out to her family and friends. God Bless.
John Schultz
June 25, 2010
To the Benson Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news about Dawn. She was such a great person who made the most of what ever she did. She will be missed. Take comfort in knowing that she will be in your hearts forever.
Sincerely,
John Schultz
Felicia Williams
June 25, 2010
To the Benson Family
You have my condolences..I worked with dawn at Harry and David ..she was a sharp, sweet lady and SHE WAS A FIGHTER.....she will be missed..
God Bless you
In Jesus Love Felicia Williams
Diann Gully
June 25, 2010
You will be missed by me and many others. Thank you for your sense of humor, honesty, and loyalty.
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