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Dorothy Benware Obituary
SAXTONS RIVER - Dorothy E. Benware, 90, died Nov. 9, 2008, at her home.
She was born Sept. 14, 1918, in Saxtons River, the daughter of Clarence and Olive (Gilbert) Kinney, and attended local schools.
Mrs. Benware worked as a nurse for Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of Christ's Church Women's Fellowship, the Polish Club, the Elks, the American Legion and the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Survivors include a son, Lawrence Benware, and two daughters, Elizabeth Clark and Gwendolyn Hood, all of Saxtons River; a brother, Edward Kinney of Largo, Fla.; three sisters, Clara Tarbell of Springfield, Blanche Jantti of Winchester, N.H., and Irene Baker of Charlestown, N.H.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Norman Benware, whom she married on April 7, 1934, in Bellows Falls; three sons, Theodore, Norman and Robert Benware; two daughters, Jeanette Moul and Christine Benware; six brothers, Henry, Herman, Carroll, James, Earl and Merrill Kinney; and two sisters, Ida Bashaw and Olie Clark.
The graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Saxtons River Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home.
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Lori & Dan Shaughnessy
November 13, 2008
Gwen, Jim, Libby, Pete, and all the family.We were so sorry to hear about Dot's passing. She was such a vibrant "young" person, and she'll be missed. our condolences to the whole family in this difficult time.
Dan & Lori Shaughnessy
Christie Parker (Clark)
November 12, 2008
I am honored and blessed to have had Dorothy as not only my Great Grandmother but also my 3 childrens Great Great Grandmother. She is truly missed and will be remembered forever.
Barb Silver
November 11, 2008
Dotty was was one of finest Nurses in RMH, I can't say enough about her She was very caring to everyone she met and I just love her for everything she did for me
Justine Lowell
November 11, 2008
We are sorry to hear of Aunt Dot's passing. She is at rest in the Lord's hands and will be in our hearts forever.
Gertrude O Kinney La Barre
November 11, 2008
Dorothy was my Aunt and I know she will missed
Charlotte Harty
November 11, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss of this great lady---a super nurse and was a treat to work with!
Pam Stone
November 11, 2008
The family of Alvin & Alice Paige wish to say we are sorry to here of the passing of Dot . She was a wonderful lady . You are in our prayers .
Sincerely
Pam P. Stone
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