BENSON, Rita E. (Stabin) Of Barnstable, formerly of
Walpole, Nov. 24. Age 79. Beloved wife of the late
Joseph L. (BPD). Devoted mother of Mark J. of Plymouth
& Heidi L. Benson of Barnstable. Cherished sister of
the late Livia Stabin, loving "Ma" of Crystal Santsaver
& her husband David of Fall River, great grandmother of
Sadie & Donovan, also survived by many loving nieces,
nephews, inlaws & friends. All services private at the
family's request. All donations in Rita's memory can be
made to Vested Interest in K9s, P.O. Box 9, East
Taunton, MA 02718. For online guestbook please visit
thomasfuneralhomes.com Alexander F. Thomas & Sons FH
Walpole 508-668-0154
BENSON, Joseph L.
(Ret. BPD) Of Barnstable, formerly of Walpole, April
16, age 78. Beloved husband of Rita E. (Stabin) of 55
years. Devoted father of Mark J. of Plymouth & Heidi L.
Benson of Barnstable. Cherished brother of Richard A.
of Weymouth & the late Charles E. (DPD) of Dedham,
Loving grandfather of Crystal Santasaver of Fall River
& great grandfather of Sadie, Donovan & David
Santasaver. Also survived by many nieces, nephews,
inlaws & friends. Visiting hour will be held Saturday
afternoon from 12:30-1:30 at the Alexander F. Thomas &
Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., WALPOLE, followed by
a service at the funeral home at 1:30. Interment at
Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. Relatives & friends
invited. Joseph was a US Marine Corp. Veteran, Retired
BPD Tactical Division, recipient of many awards
including the Walter Scott Medal for Valor, First
Director of Training for Boston Police Canine Unit & 43
other departments. Former VP of the USPCA & Judge of
many national police canine trials. Please in lieu of
flowers all donations can be made to Vested Interest in
K9's, P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, 02718. For directions &
guestbook please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Alexander
F. Thomas & Sons FH Walpole 508-668-0154 |
