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Clare Bensusan Obituary

BENSUSAN, CLARE, 87, died Monday, November 3. She was the beloved wife of Albert Bensusan. They were married for 63 years.

Born in Waltham, MA, a daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Winer) Simon, she had lived in Warwick, formerly of Cranston. She was an administrative assistant at Brown University. Clare was an active member of the Brown Learning Community.

Devoted mother of Rick Bensusan and his wife, Ellen, of Bristol and Leslie Paine and her husband, Herbert Holman, of Oakland, CA. Dear sister of Al Simon and his wife, Edie, of Wellesley, MA and the late Blanche Weinstein. Loving grandmother of Carli, Ari and Zach.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, at 1:00 p.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Planned Parenthood. Shiva will be observed at 471 North Ln., Bristol, Sun. 7-9 and Mon. 2-4 & 7-9.
Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 8, 2008.

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Pam Bingham

November 10, 2008

Dear Mr Bensusan and Family

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.. Please take care

Dorothy Johnson

November 9, 2008

Al and Family,
My prayers are with you at this time. I'll never forget the influence that your family had on my son. Al was his "Big Brother" and Clare was always so caring. He used to come home and ask me why I couldn't cook like Clare did. Please except our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Dot Johnson

larry roberti

November 8, 2008

Dear Bensusan and Paine Families,
Our behalf of the Association of Providence Public School Staff and Administrators I would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Bensusan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Sincerely,
Larry Roberti

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