Evelyn R. Benson, age 91, of Andover, MA passed away early Tuesday morning, November 6, 2012 at the Wingate in Andover.
Evelyn was born in Lawrence, MA on September 24th, 1921. She was the youngest child of nine children born to Flavius and Celina Bouchard and she attended local schools in Lawrence.
She was employed for many years and retired from Stride Rite Shoe Company.
Evelyn was the widow of Charles J. Benson. She is survived by her four children, Elaine Baker and husband David of Florida, Nancy Scalese and husband Nick of Andover, Jim Benson of Boston, and Diane Benson and husband Al Sapienza of Newburyport and Charlottesville, VA.
She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Cynthia Bouchard and husband Chris of Florida, Alan Baker of Ohio, and David Sapienza of Seattle, WA, and one great grandchild Gavin Bouchard of Florida. Evelyn is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Throughout her life and especially in her later years, Evelyn enjoyed & appreciated being with her family.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 1:00PM in St. Augustine Church in Andover. Burial services are private.
Family and Friends are invited to call on Friday, November 9, 2012 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. 01845. For more information or to send an online condolence go online to: www.breenfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to one’s favorite charity.