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Charlotte Benton Obituary



Charlotte Louise (Fager) Benton, 87, of Avon, beloved wife of the late William Coles Benton, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at home with her family. She was born in Ohio and lived in Connecticut for sixty-three years. While in Connecticut, she resided in West Hartford, Simsbury and Avon. Charlotte retired from Society for Savings in the late 1980s. She was a member of the Simsbury United Methodist Church and the DAR. She is survived by her son and his wife. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Please visit Charlotte's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 15, 2013.

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