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Obituary for Lewis A. Benson

Lewis  A.   Benson
Lewis A. Benson, 95, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, NY died on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Sharon Health Care in Sharon, CT. Mr. Benson and his wife owned and operated Benson Dairy Farm in Dover Plains, NY for over 40 years. Mr. Benson was a third generation farmer.
Born on October 17, 1919 in Sharon, CT he was the son of the late Franklin D. Benson, Sr. and Ethel (Corbin) Benson. Mr. Benson attended Pawling High School and the Cobleskill Agriculture School. On March 25, 1945 at the Baptish Church in Beekman, NY he married Emily Dodge who predeceased him on February 18, 2015. Mr. Benson and his wife had the pleasure of extensive travel throughout the country and Europe. Mr. Benson enjoyed the cabin, picnics, hunting and fishing.
Mr. Benson was a life member of the J.H. Ketcham Hose Company and the Chestnut Ridge Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member of the Stone Church Grange, Dover Masonic Lodge #666, Dover Men’s Bowling League and the Pawling Square Dance Group. He was also a member of the Dover Plains United Methodist Church.
Mr. Benson is survived by four daughters, Candace Dodge Benson of Larchmont, NY, Faye Garito and her husband, John of Poughquag, NY, Melanie LaPierre and her husband, James of Dover Plains, NY and Heather Manning and her husband, Thomas of Pleasant Valley, NY and a sister, Fannie Benson Telfer of Pleasant Valley, NY. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Michael LaPierre, Ryan Manning, Christopher Garito and Kimberlee Manning Hicks; one great-grandson, John Chianfagna, III and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Benson was predeceased by three sisters, Blanche B. Darling, Carmel B. Hastings and Mary B. Wamsley; two brothers, Franklin D. Benson, Jr. and Kenneth W. Benson and a special Uncle Luther Benson.
Calling hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. The J.H. Ketcham Hose Company will conduct firematic services at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the Dover Plains United Methodist Church, 26 Mill St., Dover Plains, NY. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Dover Plains, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dover United Methodist Church, 26 Mill St., Dover Plains, NY 12522. For directions or to send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com

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