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Phyllis A. Benson

1929 - 2020

Phyllis A. Benson obituary, 1929-2020, York, ME

BORN

1929

DIED

2020

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Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home Inc

91 Long Sands Rd

York, Maine

Phyllis Benson Obituary

WELLS, Maine - Phyllis A. Benson, 90, of Edgewood Circle, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Avita of Wells. She was born August 15, 1929 in Melrose, Mass., a daughter of the late Ashton L. and Marguerite (Gross) Kenney.

Phyllis leaves her husband of over 40 years Robert H. Benson; a son Bradford D. Collins (Elaine) of Biddeford, Maine; a daughter Dianne E. Aguiar (Richard) of Moody, Maine; four grandchildren Aaron, Ashley, Ashton and Lisa; several nieces and nephews. A son Robert L. Collins, a daughter Debra L. Logan and two sisters Marie Kenney and Elaine Gardner predeceased her.

Phyllis was a member of the Wells/Ogunquit Senior Center and volunteered at Time & Again Consignment Shop in Wells. She will be remembered for her love of family, crafts, the outdoors, bird watching and camping.

SERVICES: A time of visitation for family and friends will take place on Sunday, February 16, from 2-4 p.m., with prayers at 4 p.m., in the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., York, Maine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Seacoastonline.com from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, 2020.

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February 20, 2020

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

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February 14, 2020

Phyllis you were the backbone of volunteers at Time & Again. Your bubbly personality and kindness won over so many people. My condolences to Phyllis's family. She was quite the spitfire❤

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