Albert Benson Obituary
Albert Benson Jr., passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2009 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. He was born in New Haven, Conn., the son of Albert and Lillian (Laflamme) Benson.
Al attended Hopkins School in Connecticut and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at Wesleyan. He obtained his Ed.D from Harvard University in 1964.
Al served in the Navy in both World War II and Korea. He spent 25 years in public education, retiring as superintendent of schools in Framingham, Mass., after 12 years on the job. He worked for one year in the School of Continuing Education at Babson College before joining the Eastern College Athletic Conference as assistant commissioner in 1984, supervising college football and basketball officials. He served with great pride, on the NCAA Football Rules Committee, and was commissioner of the Yankee Conference. Al retired from the ECAC after 14 years and went to work for the NFL, scouting officials.
Al is survived by his wife Sally (Cazeault) Benson of Lubec; sons, Stephen and wife, Julia, of Chester, N.H., and Eric and wife, Tammy, of Modesto, Calif.; daughter, Lisa of Chicago; brother, Robert and wife, Gail, of Bluffton, S.C.; sister, Ruth Timothy of Connecticut; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; stepsons, Don and Lisa Skinner of Glen Allen, Va., Glenn and Tina Skinner of West Barnstable; and five stepgrandchildren.
Al was a card carrying member of the OYC, and an avid golfer.
The Benson family would like to thank Dr. Garber and his caring and professional team at Eastern Maine Medical Center.
A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Those who wish may make a donation to the Lubec Memorial Library, Water Street, Lubec, ME 04652.
Arrangements are in care of McClure Family Funeral Services, Lubec, 207-733-2382.
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BARRY KIPNES
March 27, 2020
Dr Benson gave me the opportunity to have a high school basketball coaching career
in North Reading, MA.
Really nice person with a wonderful family. Barry Kipnes
Michael Murphy
April 13, 2018
I just learned of Al's passing. Many fond memories of Al at Harvard and Revere Beach. You have to live out your whole life to realize it doesn't belong to you.
Jill Maccaferri
April 13, 2009
Sally, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
John and Jane Graham
April 10, 2009
Happy memories of a lovely evening in Montserrat so recently. We are thinking of you and send love from UK.
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ed ardito
April 7, 2009
Sally - so sorry to hear about Al. I always enjoyed his company on the golf course and his insights on life. Take care and stay well
Barry Kipnes
April 6, 2009
Mrs. Benson, Lisa, Steve, and Eric,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Benson was a good boss and helped me get started in coaching. We are thinking of you.
Tom & Leanne Colombo
April 6, 2009
Dear Sally, We were saddned by the news of Al's passing. Al was a real gentleman and I truly appreciated his professional advice and encouragement over the years. We miss you and we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Howie Kipnes
April 5, 2009
My condolences to the Benson Family. I taught in North Reading, MA when Dr. Benson was the Superintendent of Schools and he was very nice to me. I also had Eric as a student in the sixth grade.
Arthur DelPrete
April 5, 2009
My condolences to Al's wife and family at this difficult time.
I worked for Al in the Framingham Public Schools for 12 years. He gave me a wonderful opportunity to move up the administrative ladder in Framingham and I will always remember his kindness and leadership.
Mike and Barb Schnell
April 3, 2009
Dear Sally, Our hearts are so sadden by the loss of our friend Al. We are thinking of you with hopes that your family is holding you close and comfort will find you. We are so thankful for our wonderful Italian dinner at Liz's house. We have great memories. Take Care and God Bless You. Sincerely, Mike and Barbara Schnell
April 3, 2009
Aunt Sally,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Danny, Mary, Emily, Paul, and Caroline
Bob & Rosalie
April 3, 2009
Dear Sally,
We are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a wonderful guy -- warm, kind and always a gentleman. Montserrat will not be the same.
We're thinking of you & send our love.
Kathy & Ed Kierce
April 3, 2009
Dear Sally:
We are sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was responsible for developing many, many fine football officials and helped us all strive for excellence.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Chris and Ed Shephard
April 2, 2009
Dear Sally,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You and Al were always special to us even though we haven't seen or talked with you in a long time. We speak often of our good times at the ECAC with the "old gang". Al will be missed by many, many friends and colleagues. God Bless.
Gene & Mary Russo
April 2, 2009
Sally, we were very sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was one of the good guys and will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Brenda Lindeland
April 2, 2009
Sally,
Our thoughts are with you. Al was a kind and gentle man. He will be missed.
April 2, 2009
Our sincerest condolences an d prayers to you, Sally, and the rest of your family. Steve and Moreen Donahue, Trumbull, Ct.
Matt Aloisio
April 2, 2009
Thank you Al for the opportunity to work Div 1 football under our breath we would say ,if you could work for AL Benson you could work for any supv. in the country .He made you that good. Sally May the heart of God bless you at this time
Doug Stephan
April 1, 2009
Sally,
Al taught so many people so much about life,about learning and about fun. I was always happy to have called him friend. He was in many ways bigger than life. God Bless Him
Aaron Bikofsky
April 1, 2009
Al was a good friend and a man of integrity. He will be missed.
Love, Joey,Rose,Taylor & Torrey
April 1, 2009
Aunt Sally, Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Al was a very pleasant man. May he rest in peace.
Spencer Tobin
April 1, 2009
Al was a good man, a true friend and will be genuinely missed. My best to Sally, Steven, Eric and Lisa.
Paui & Midge Kirsch
April 1, 2009
Al was a dear friend and colleague of all of us who shared graduate school with him at Harvard. Our memories of him will be with us always. Our prayers to Sally and family.
Ned Conlan
April 1, 2009
Al Benson was a great man who did a n enormous amount of good for football. Our prayers are with him and his family.
April 1, 2009
Dear Sally & Family:
Al will be missed by the many people he trained and cultured in the football community over the past decades.
Our most sincere wishes to you & your family.
John & Nancy Miley, Cranston, RI.
William Hebert
April 1, 2009
Please accept my sympathy in the passing of Al. Although I had not seen him recently I have many fond memories of our times together when he was Supt.of Schools and I was Exec. Director of the MTA. We played golf from time to time and we both served together on a number of state commitees.
Sincerely,
Bill Hebert
Jennifer Dalrymple
April 1, 2009
Sally and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Al was a fine man with a great smile and will be missed dearly. Golf just won't be the same for Rich without him!
Love,
Rich & Jennifer Dalrymple
Dennis Redding
April 1, 2009
Our prayers are with Sally and the Benson family. Al's dedication to excellence will long be remembered by those who officiate the game of football. The ECAC family was blessed to have both Al and Sally as leaders in the officiating community.
Dennis and Betty Redding
The Cazeaults
April 1, 2009
Aunt Sally,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please reach out if there is anything you may need.
All our love to you,
Rich, Sue, Nicholas and Kate Rose
Bob & Corrine Smith
April 1, 2009
A friend and mentor Al will be missed by all, especially the ECAC football community. Our sympathy and prayers to Sally and her family.
george geiss
April 1, 2009
Al, will be rememberd in my prayers, as well as the rest of his family. Al, was an inspiration and driving force to help many officals become, better officials, and obtain the officiating goals.
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