STEPHEN LESLIE TAYLOR BENSON

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Wallsend, New South Wales

STEPHEN BENSON Obituary

Published by Newcastle Herald on Apr. 7, 2018.

BENSON STEPHEN LESLIE TAYLOR

Late of Salamander Bay, formerly of Sydney

Passed away unexpectedly

3rd April 2018

Aged 66 years



Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of LAURETTE and LAWRIE, IAN and DIANE and fond uncle of their families.



STEPHEN was a good mate to many, especially The Nelson Bay Dance Club and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.



The Family and Friends of STEPHEN are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held in The Chapel, 444 Pacific Hwy, Belmont (parking via Henry St.) this Monday 9th April 2018, Service commencing at 3.00pm.



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