Elaine V.

Benton

At 95 years of age, Elaine passed away on Saturday June 13 ^th after a brief period of declining health at the Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody.  Born in Boston she was raised in Chelsea, one of eleven children born to John W. and Florence (Messier) Aiken.  She attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School and was a resident of Chelsea for most of her life.  She was married to James W. Benton, Sr. and together raised a family of three sons and one daughter. She was widowed in 2007 after 60 years of marriage.  Her lifelong devotion was to home and family.  Elaine also worked outside of her home for American Optical as a product packager, retiring in 1979. Elaine resided for 15 years in Malden and two years in Winthrop before going to the Brudnick center for supportive care a year ago.  In addition to her parents, Elaine was also predeceased by 3 sisters and 5 brothers.  Beloved wife of 60 years to the late James W. Benton, she was the devoted mother of James Benton of Malden, Michael Benton and his wife Gail of Swampscott, Elaine V. Archdeacon and her husband Michael of Winthrop and Steven Benton of Winthrop.  Dear sister of Richard Aiken of Wenham and Doris Flaherty of Salem, NH.  She is also survived by 10 cherished grandchildren and 2 adoring great grandchildren.

A private family farewell, graveside prayers and interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody was held on Tuesday.  We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card below.

Should friends desire, contributions in Elaine's memory should be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 302 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 https://act.alz.org/site/Donation

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