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Alberta Benson Obituary

BENSON Alberta Benson, "Orange Grammy," age 78, passed away, Sunday, October 11, 2009. She was born in Denver, Colo., November 5, 1930, moved to Burbank, Calif. in 1940, moved to Milford in 1952 and lived there until 1994 and then moved to Hamden. Alberta worked at the Polka Dot Theatre on Pleasure Beach from 1952 until the mid 70s as their makeup artist. She was also a professional astrologer. Survivors include four children, Cheryl Slomkowski and her husband, Marty, Joseph Benson, Christopher Benson and his wife, Margarita, Cindy Benson; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 16, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 1530 Bronson Rd., Fairfield. Arrangements are under the direction of the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. To sign an online guest book, please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Oct. 15, 2009.

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Robert Stempson

November 13, 2009

Alberta - We miss you very much. Your astrological skills and your incredible knowledge of palmistry has helped thousands of people find direction in their lives. We are sorry to have not seen you recently but all of us think of you often. Thank you for the wonderful years of support and giving.

Ray and Gwen Feher

October 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Beth Maroney

October 16, 2009

So sorry to hear of Alberta's passing. I remember her beautiful voice. She sang many times with my mother, Mary Malarkey, the organist at St. Agnes Church. Mom also passed away this year. The angels are singing more sweetly now.

James Luse

October 16, 2009

I loved Alberta so much. I pray for forgiveness that I did not visit or see her or communicate since 2004-2005. After I returned to CT from MICH I was not in touch. Many blessings, prayers and white light attend her soul. We read together at many psychic fairs and shared many meals--all golden times. she was a phenomenal astrologer.

Margaret Benson

October 15, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Alan Waldeck

October 15, 2009

Gosh I'm so sorry to hear about "Albie". She and I were very close friends from the time we met at Polka Dot in 1952. Iwas in many plays and never let anyone else put on my make up. I lost touch when I moved from CT to Virginia Beach. I watched all of you children grow up and I'm sharing your sorrow at this time.

Alan Waldeck

Lori Waldeck Jaffe

October 15, 2009

I am SO sorry to hear of Alberta's passing..I can't think of any one memory (there were so many) but probably most of them would have been backstage at the Polka Dot ( at Union Av, Fairfield Inn and Pleasure Beach)with my mom doing makeup . She was a dear sweet lady....God Bless Her.

Tarra Benson

October 15, 2009

I will miss my Orange Grammie very much!! I wish peace for you. I love you!!!!! Tarra

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

October 15, 2009

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