Ann S. (Murray) Benson, 91, of Methuen died on Monday February 22, 2010 surrounded by her family at her home. Ann was born in England and was raised and educated in Methuen. She has lived in Methuen all of her life. The widow of Robert Benson, her family members include her daughters, Nancy A. and her husband, Eugene E. Curley, Jane M. Brown and Betsy J. Russell all of Methuen and her grandchildren, Lynne Martineau, Kenneth R. Curley, Russell J. Brown, Annie M. Kivlehan, Jamie B. Lawrence, Melissa S. Russell and Everett A. Russell, IV and 10 greatgrandchildren. She also leaves her sister-in-law, Betty W. Murray of Salem, NH and several nieces and nephews.
At Ann's request, there are no calling hours and services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by The Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen.