Adeline R. Benson

Adeline Roma Benson, 97, of Springfield, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Feb. 28, 1919, in Springfield, the daughter of Frank and Helen Rachiski Gierko.

She was a graduate of Springfield High School and Castleton Normal School. She taught in Jamaica and South Londonderry. Mrs. Benson worked for more than 40 years at Jones and Lamson Machine Tool in Springfield. Adeline enjoyed line dancing, reading, walking and discussing politics. She married Raymond Benson on April 30, 1942 in Shaftsbury. Mr. Benson died Nov. 6, 2001.

She is survived by a son, Peter Benson; a sister, Caroline Aiken; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two sisters, Jenny Kane and Amelia Obuchowski.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday Aug. 26, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield. The Rev. Peter Williams, pastor, will officiate. Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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