Livonia: At age 97, Jean passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born on May 14, 1927, to the late Vivian Brown and Mable (Robert Waide Sr.) Waide, was predeceased by her husband, William J. Benson Sr., and son, Brian E. Benson. Jean is survived by her children, Gloria M. (Steve) Struble, Kathleen A. (Chris) Cook, and, William J. Jr. (Brenda) Benson. 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Jean was a telephone operator for 42 years with the Rochester Telephone Company.
Per Jean’s wishes, there will be no formal calling or service. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My sincere condolences to my friend, Gloria and the entire family.
I’m very sadden at the loss of a great neighbor from back in the day. I’m so sorry for the family’s loss of a mother n grandma, My thoughts are you you all.
My sincere condolences for the Benson Family on the passing of your loving Mother. May the Blessings of God be with you and Jean
I am so sorry to hear this!! I always looked forward to her visits at the assessors office each year!! We would visit for at least an hour. A lady I respected and loved our hugs!! She always brought me a goodie!! God bless her and her family!! Until we meet again!!
I delivered her newspaper a long time ago. Condolences to the family.
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. Jean was one of my favorites! Always smiled and kind hearted, we would talk forever it seemed about anything! I’m blessed to have known this wonderful lady for 30 years! Prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Jean and my mom Joyce Carpenter used to work together at the telephone office. When they transferred to Rochester. They would ride together. Jean was a lovely lady. Sending prayers to her family
Very sorry for the family’s loss.
Condolences to the family. Jean was a kind lovely lady. I enjoyed what a sincere person she was. She and Bill are together again.
I met Jean and Bill over 50 years ago and have always admiired their love and commitment to each other. A true example of love, commitment and patience (mostly her’s). I am so sorry for your loss. Jean was always so very kind, warm and loving. God Bless.
Jean was a lovely lady, always thoughtful and friendly. My condolences to her family.
So sorry to hear this . What a sweet lady Jean was . My sincere condolences to the Benson family.
I am very sorry to learn this, but she had a long happy life. My parents, Gene and Ruth Baker, loved Jean and Bill and I remember Jean bringing dishes when my Dad died. I know the family have many years of happy memories.
So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady.Had many conversations with her at Livonia Center Post Office. Had often thought about her.