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Paula BENHAM Obituary

BENHAM - Paula M. (nee DePasquale) November 15, 2013, beloved wife of Gary A.; loving mother of Justin, Joshua and Leanne Benham; loving daughter of Lucille (Ippilito) and the late Joseph DePasquale; dear sister of Joseph and Lynn DePasquale; dear aunt of Vanessa DePasquale. Friends received on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft) where services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Paula was an employee of Test America. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Tina Ceesay

November 13, 2025

Hey Lady. I miss you. You´re always in my thoughts.
Love you
Tina

Tina

November 12, 2024

Hey Lady. Thanksgiving is almost here and you are so very much loved, missed and not forgotten. I miss you more than ever.
You have some really beautiful grandchildren I know you are watching from above. All my love to you.

Brigid Killian

June 12, 2024

Paul and I have so any fun and happy memories of our camping trips with you ad Gary. I know your birthday is soon. I miss you Paula, I wish I could tell you how much your friendship meant to me.

Lisa LeShane

November 12, 2023

I can't believe it's been 10 years! I think about you quite often and wonder what could have been. I treasure our memories, knowing there were not enough of them. You are missed and loved!

Tina Ceesay

November 12, 2023

Hey Paula thanksgivings coming I know how much you love this time of year. I miss you so much I talk to you all the time I´m pretty sure people think I´m a little baddie, but I just wanted to tell you that I really miss you I wish you were here you kids are doing so wonderful. You´d be so proud of them and really so proud of Gary because he´s such a strong person. Love you girl.

Tina Ceesay

November 12, 2019

I miss you honey more than you can Imagine definitely you are the better of the two of us my conscience my god Mother and friend love you more than anything in the world and I miss you hell always be with me in my heart love and blessings to Gary Lee and Joshua and Justin

Lisa LeShane

November 12, 2019

I miss my friend every day. I think about her family and wish them all the best. I love you Paula. You are always in my heart and in my many memories of you.❤

Lynn Fitzgerald McGrath

August 28, 2019

While looking for Paula on Facebook to try to reconnect with her, I ran into something that said she passed. I was shocked and left with a feeling of disbelief and sadness. I havent seen Paula for 30 plus years but we did spend so much time together while we were growing up. We always had sleepovers and she was my best friend when we were young. My mother and Lou were friends and I have so many great memories. I hope her family is well and Im so sorry I didnt hear about this sooner as I could pay my respects

December 17, 2013

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

December 17, 2013

Love and Prayers
Ma Joey Lynn and Vanessa

December 17, 2013

Love and Prayers
Ma Joey Lynn and Vanessa

December 17, 2013

Love and Prayers
Ma,Joey,Lynn and Vanessa

December 17, 2013

To my Aunt Paula,
My Paula! My Paula!
With Much Love and Sorrow,
Nessie

December 17, 2013

To my beautiful sister Paula, who has a will of iron and a heart of gold, I miss you terribly already. I love you with all my heart and soul. God bless you until we meet again. Sisters forever.
Love Lynn

tina ceesay

December 15, 2013

As Christmas approaches, I know that this time with out Paula, your mom, your wife will be hard, we will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers over the holiday seasons. Love The Ceesays

Marcy Ceesay

December 13, 2013

With much love <3 I know youre watching over your family and loved ones :]

November 24, 2013

Gary and children, My sincere condolences for the loss of your wife & mother Paula. May God give you a peace that surpasses all understanding and comfort you in this time of great sadness. God bless you all.

Judy Kostyk

November 22, 2013

I am so thankful to you, Paula, for the many times you were there for my sister and her family.

Marcy Ceesay

November 21, 2013

Paula was such a great woman to all..It is so sad to hear of her loss..She will always be in spirit, and protect Joshua, Leanne, Justin, and Gary. I love you hun. Fly high <3

Lisa LeShane

November 21, 2013

Gary and family,
Paula will be missed by us and so many others. She touched so many lives and was a very special person. She will be in our hearts always. Love Lisa LeShane and Amanda Pied

Jolene Skinner

November 20, 2013

Dear Benham and DePasquale Families,
I went to both grammar and high school with Paula. She was a great friend and a very bright person. So sorry for your loss.

June DeCosta

November 19, 2013

So very, very sorry to hear this

Samantha Makowski

November 19, 2013

Dear Joshua and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you.

Alana Ceesay

November 19, 2013

Paula was like a second mother to me; she was one of the strongest women that you ever could have met. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Paula wil forever be in our hearts. -Alana Ceesay

tina ceesay

November 19, 2013

Gary and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all, Paula was one of the most thoughtful loving people we knew she will always be with us. God Bless Love the Ceesays

November 19, 2013

Dear Joshua and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the happy memories of your Mom be a source of comfort today and always. The Crowley and Donovan families

Thomas Sullivan

November 19, 2013

Dear Benham Family: On behalf of the faculty, staff & students of Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School, we offer our prayers and condolences to you. We pray that our Risen Lord will give you comfort and love at this difficult moment in your life. We will remember Mrs. Benham in our prayers and our upcoming school liturgies.

Thomas Sullivan, Principal
Bishop Timon-St. Jude H.S.

Chuck Cwiklinski

November 18, 2013

Glad to have known Paula. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Verl Preston

November 18, 2013

Paula was a joy to know and her strength was an inspiration - she will be missed.

November 18, 2013

Dear Benham family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Shannon Blake

Rhonda Johnson

November 18, 2013

It was a pleasure to know Paula.

November 18, 2013

Toughts, prayers, and lots of love.
~Mr. D

Joan Marden

November 18, 2013

I have truly lost a "wonderful friend" and shall miss Paula dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ed, Joan and Chris

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