Beverly R. Benson, 79, of Londonderry, NH, died Monday, April 2, 2007 in the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH. Mrs. Benson was born in Maspeth, NY on June 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Russell and Sophie (Klatt) Campbell. She was a resident of Londonderry since 1983, formerly living in West Babylon, NY. She was employed as a proof-reader for Normandeau Associates in Bedford, NH from 1983 until retiring in the mid 1990's. Mrs. Benson was a member of the Mayflower Club, and also enjoyed playing BINGO.
She is survived by three sons, Russell Benson and his wife Mary of Lindenhurst, NY, Richard Benson and his wife Christine of Lindenhurst, NY, and Andrew Benson and his wife Kristen of Londonderry; one daughter, Margaret Benton and her husband Albion of Londonderry; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and one sister, Carol Drake of South Carolina.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Bldg., 360 State Rt. 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110-5032. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements.