Pauline Benton Obituary
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Pauline was the loving and cherished mother of Carol Benton of Pittsburgh, Kenneth (Mary) Benton of Boston, Christine Benton of Allentown, Karen (Douglas) MacDonald of SC, the late Mary Benton and the late Cynthia Benton.
She was the treasured grandmother of Aaron Hughey; Timothy, Grace and Alexandra Benton; Nicole and Katie Ng; Christopher, Courtney and Heather MacDonald.
She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.
Pauline was preceded in death by her brother, John Adams.
Pauline enjoyed a long, full life with her family. She enjoyed outings to the Oakmont Bakery sailing the Three Rivers on the Gateway Clipper, as well as quiet evenings at home.
There will be a private family Blessing Service in the near future.
In remembrance of Pauline, memorial donations may be sent to: Allegheny Health Network, AHN Office of Development, P.O. Box 535604, Pittsburgh, PA 15253 or www.ahn.org.
Arrangements are with Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., East Pittsburgh, (412) 824-8800
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