Madeline Ada Benjamin1

F, #42417, b. Oct 15, 1931, d. Jan 9, 2009
Pedigree
Father*Olin Kenneth Benjamin1 b. Mar 20, 1909, d. Aug 19, 1982
Mother*Abbie Mary White1 b. Mar 9, 1914, d. Aug 27, 1983

Family

Lloyd Thomas Richard b. Nov 29, 1930, d. Sep 18, 2006

Chronological Events

Birth*Oct 15, 1931 Madeline Ada Benjamin was born on Oct 15, 1931 at Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.1 
 She was the daughter of Olin Kenneth Benjamin and Abbie Mary White.1 
Marriage*Sep 30, 1951 Madeline Ada Benjamin married Lloyd Thomas Richard on Sep 30, 1951 at Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.2 
Death*Jan 9, 2009 Madeline Ada Benjamin died on Jan 9, 2009, at age 77 at Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.3 
ObituaryJan 10, 2009  OBITUARY: FRANKLIN – Madeline A. Richard, age 77, widow of Lloyd T. Richard, passed away at her home early Friday morning January 9, 2009 with her loving family by her side. She was born October 15, 1931 in Franklin the daughter of the late Olin & Abby (White) Benjamin. She married Lloyd Thomas Richard on September 30, 1951. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage before his death in 2006. She was a homemaker early in her life, raising six children. Later she was employed as a cook at the Franklin Central School, which she enjoyed the most. After retiring, she participated in many community services including the Franklin Historical Society of which she was a founding member, served as president of the Senior Citizens Group, and was a member of the East Franklin Union Church. She is survived by her children, Karen Guyton of North Carolina, Thomas Richard and his wife Sue of Franklin, Rebecca Uszuko and her husband Michael of New Mexico, Debra Denault and her husband Jay of Franklin, Helen Rosenblum and her husband Steve of Hyde Park, and Lucinda Holwerda of Kentucky. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn, Gregg, Jason, Jessica, Jennifer Jean, Sara, Bridget, Samantha, Casey, Phil, Charles Tucker, and Austen; and her great grandchildren, Brookelyn, Chianne Katlynn, Ethan, Brendon, Kassandra, McKenna, and Wyatt; a sister and her husband, Betty & Gilbert Dewing of East Franklin; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents and husband, Madeline was predeceased by a sister, Sylvia Messier; and 3 nephews, Michael, David & Daniel Messier. Madeline’s family appreciates all of the care that was given from the Franklin County Home Health Agency with special thanks to Jeanette, Terry and Wanda. A memorial service will be held Wednesday January 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the East Franklin Union Church with Rev. Herman Benjamin officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours. For those who wish in lieu of flowers contributions in Madeline’s memory may be made to the Franklin Historical Society, C/O Sue Clark, 55 Richard Road, Franklin, VT 05457

Information found at http://www.nekg-vt.com/obituaries/2009/obit-8356.php.3
 
Burial*Jan 13, 2009 She was buried on Jan 13, 2009 at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 33036080.4 

Citations

  1. [S1094] Vermont - Birth Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  2. [S4094] Vermont - Death Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  3. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  4. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves, #79.