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Myrtle Benjamin Obituary
Myrtle Benjamin ,75, of Ellington, beloved wife of Dr. Arnold Benjamin, passed away at St Francis Hospital on Friday, September 29th 2017. Myrtle was born in Rome, Georgia on November 17th, 1941, her parents were Hansome and Jessie Mann who had five children. Myrtle is survived by and will be greatly missed by her husband Dr. Arnold Benjamin and children Arnold David, Aaron, Myrna and grandson Timothy Scott. Myrtle graduated from Calhoun high school in Calhoun, GA. Followed by the B.S degree from Tuskegee University, and then the Masters degree from Howard University. Later, she joined the faculty at Tuskegee University in the Department of Home Economics and Consumer Science. After her marriage to Dr. Arnold Benjamin she taught in the Connecticut Public School System. Upon the arrival of the children, she resigned from teaching and assumed the role of a full time mother. As the children matured she returned to teaching in the Connecticut Public School System. She loved teaching and inspiring her students to be their best. Myrtle joined the Wesleyan Church in 1975 and was a member of the missions committee, the nursery school and the social committee. She was active in the community and was involved with the Ellington Senior Center, Ellington Grange, Auxiliary member of the Gideons International and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta. Myrtle also leaves behind her siblings and their families are Juanita Sanks of Niceville, FL. Deborah Graves of Mt Vernon, NY and Edward Mann of Harrisburg, PA. The family of Jesse Mann (deceased). Brothers in law and family, Ernest Benjamin of Antigua. George Benjamin of England. Reginal Benjamin of New York and Patrick Reynolds of Antigua. Cousins from Antigua Phyllis, Iris Ann, Janice, and Vernon Jr. Myrtle's family wishes to express great appreciation to her friends and family both near and far for their love and care. Thank you to the entire medical staff at the Rockville General Hospital, the Vernon Davita Dialysis Center, Kimberly Hall Rehabilitation, St Francis Hospital, and also the Ellington Ambulance, Ellington Senior transportation and Burke-Fortin Funeral Home. and a special thanks to her health aide and close friend Susan for all that she has done. Calling hours are Sunday, October 8th between 2 -5pm at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St, Rockville, CT. 06066. A Funeral service will be held on Monday October 9th 2017, 11am at the Ellington Wesleyan Church at 276 Crystal Lake Road, Ellington, CT. 06029. Burial will follow at Ellington Center Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com
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Ursula Percoski
September 28, 2023
Sadly the Covid pandemic has created such a distraction since my last entry. What we have been blessed with was the presence of a body to share love and life with. Fortunately for some longer than others and when that body leaves us...the void is insurmountable then, reminding ourselves, that our loved one is in the loving arms of God helps us to accept God's will and through our faith we know we will meet again. Hold your loved ones, tell them how much you love them. Choose your words kindly, speak them softly, smile frequently .. it's impossible to be angry when smiling.
Love to Arnold and his beautiful family
Ursula 2023
Ann Swint
September 24, 2023
I have fond memories of Miss Mann. She was the supervisor of the home management house at Tuskegee Institute, where we young ladies stayed for 6 weeks, learning how to run a household. Besides being a nice place to live, it was a great experience. I enjoyed trying to get Miss Mann to lighten up and not be so serious. She wasn't having it. I really liked her. We stayed in touch for a few years. To her family, although it's been some years, I wanted to express my condolences for your loss. Mrs. Benjamin was a wonderful, caring person, but she meant business. Warm Regards to all
Carey Davis
January 17, 2021
Life sure is strange. Mrs. Myrtle was my godmother and I thought about her today while talking to my wife and got excited to look her up only sadly to find out she passed 3 years ago. Mrs. Myrtle was so kind to me as a child and I never met her face-to-face after she saw me in the hospital as a baby although we corresponded my mail. I remember the stories my mom used to tell me how Mrs. Myrtle saw me in the nursery as a baby and asked my mother if she could be my godmother. I remember how kind she was and would send me birthday cards with money when I was a kid growing up in NYC. Also for Christmas and good report cards as I remember. My mother always spoke so highly of her about her kindness and how smart and classy she was. I learned things about her I never knew until I read her obituary today, but little things about her came back into my mind as I read. It would be nice to talk to some of her kids just to hear some more stories of how great a woman, wife, mother, and educator she was. I can be found on Facebook. I am really bummed today wishing I would have done this 4 years ago.
Ursula Percoski
September 30, 2020
Three short years now..Three long years now. Funny how it seems it can feel both ways. I have been going through old photographs and was fortunate to come upon two with Myrtle and baby Arnold at my home celebrating my daughter Shawna's 2nd birthday. I was pleased to deliver those photos to Arnold today and we shared some good memories, past and recent. Myrtle always seemed to have a permanent smile on her face which felt like a warm hug. Fond memories of a wonderful lady.
Love,
Ursula
Ursula Percoski
September 29, 2019
I have admired Myrtle's outlook to be present in the here and now, remembering the past with joy and appreciation and hopeful of the future but the here and now is what mattered the most. This inspiring trait coinsides with my own beliefs which encourages me to press on through lifes challenges, appreciate our gifts and to share our gifts to help or teach others. Her presence is missed, her spirit is felt all around us. We can rest in comfort knowing Myrtle's joy in Heaven is a peaceful reminder that we will all meet again. 2019
mary jenkins
February 8, 2018
Dr. Benjamin and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman, so kind and sweet. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary, Matthew, and Roxy Jenkins
Melissa Kusia
December 5, 2017
Dr. Benjamin and Family,
Melissa, Gloria and NiKo are so very sorry for your loss. We didn't know Myrtle very well but from what we did know, she was a wonderful woman. She was a fighter to the end and that is an inspiration. We wish you all the best this holiday season and always.
With Love,
The Kusia Family
October 17, 2017
To Dr. Arnold Benjamin and family,
I'm sorry for your loss, may the Lord give you strength, comfort and peace.
With Love
God bless
October 10, 2017
"Lost but not forgotten"
- Jeff Shapiro
Joan Randall
October 9, 2017
We will remember you as a beautiful loving woman. It is a blessing to have known you.
Marion Black
October 7, 2017
We love you, we appreciate you, and we thank God for you. Rest in peace my Tuskegee Sister. We will see you on the other side.
Ursula Percoski
October 7, 2017
Arnold,
You were both blessed to have had so many wonderful years together.I regret that I did not see Myrtle as often as I would have liked to but when I did and when we spoke on the phone she has always left me with a profound feeling of strength, peace and the promise of God's Love. A very special gift she shared. I will be checking on you..
Evangelist Vivian Countryman-Bailey
October 6, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the Myrtle Benjamin Family & friends. Wonderful Memories Will See You Thru This Sad Time, But Remember:To Be ABSENT from this BODY is to be PRESENT with GOD.2nd Corinthians 5-8.
Countryman & Bailey Families.
Josh & Cindy Zeledon
October 5, 2017
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please accept our condolences. Your family will in our prayers.
Karen Regina
October 5, 2017
Rest in Peace sweet lady.
October 5, 2017
The world has lost a beautiful lady. Our prayers are with you Dr.Benjamin and your family.Rest in peace Myrtle.
Karen and Richard Regina
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