BENSON, Michael R. of Saugus and Winthrop, December 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Karen M. (Savarese) Benson. Cherished son of Jeanette (Saggese) Benson and the late Robert F. Benson. Devoted father of Paige Marie Benson and Patrick Paisano both of Saugus. Brother of Robert Benson of Lynnfield. Dear cousin and friend of Kristine Gaddis of Winthrop. Nephew of Tommy and Betsey Benson of Winthrop and Sandra and Jim Dary of Hampton, N.H. Adored uncle of Robert, Scout, and Jagger Benson of Lynnfield. Son-in-law of Al Savarese of Revere. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Tues. Dec. 30, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St John the Evangelist Church at 10am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Donations may be made to either the MSPCA-Angell, Att. Donations, 350 S. Huntington Ave. Boston, MA, 02130 or at www.mspca.org., or The Animal Rescue League of Boston 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA, 02116 or at www.arlboston.org. Member and Vice President of the New England H.B.P.A., Mass. Breeders Assn., New England Pinto Assn., and the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. Visiting hours Mon only 3-8pm. For guestbook and directions go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.