Vernon Obituary: Barbara Benson, 77

Barbara Benson, born on August 3, 1938 in Hartford, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Barbara was a 1956 graduate of Bulkeley High School. Barbara raised her four sons on Oxbow Drive in Vernon, where her doors were never locked. Barbara’s home (and refrigerator) was always open to her sons’ friends. Nothing gave her greater pleasure than her boys, Artie, Bruce, Reno and Brian, who were her pride and joy.

Besides being a full time mom, Barbara worked outside the home as well, at Contromatics, Willie’s Steak House and Barb’s Deli. After moving to Florida, Barb worked at H&R Block until her most recent illness when she returned to Connecticut.

Barbara is survived by her loving family- her son Arthur and his wife Laurie, son Bruce, son Steven and his wife Kristen, and son Brian. Barbara also leaves her seven grandchildren, Emily, Griffin, Joshua, Conner, Marissa, Kyle and Callie, and her great grandson Colin, Emily’s son. She is also survived by her brother John Cicerchia and his wife Joyce and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her parents John Cicerchia and Helen Buszta.

The family would like to thank Lauren and Nancy at St. Francis Hospice Care in Enfield, and especially her cousin Agnes Martin and family for their gentle care and support in Barbara’s final weeks.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 9 AM -12 PM at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Street, Rockville, with a luncheon to follow at Tomato Joe’s (Shea’s) 103 Tolland Turnpike (Rte 83) Manchester.

Donations may be made to Vernon Recreation Department 120 South St. Vernon, CT 06066.