With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Benton Richard Phelps of Millville, Massachusetts, born in Arlington, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Ludwig Phelps and Muriel Grace Longmire; his son Robert Lee Wood Phelps; and his siblings, William D. Phelps of California and Nancy E. Martin (Phelps) of Townsend.

He is survived by : his wife Elaine Marie Taylor; his granddaughter Olivia Phelps of Millville; and his siblings, Sandra M. Alexander (Phelps) of Bedford, Linda L. (Siltanen), Keeler (John) of Salem, NH, Laurel A. (Siltanen), Brightbill (Russ) of Mattydale, NY and Harry P. Ainslie of Burlington. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Buma Funeral Home (101 N Main St, Uxbridge, MA 01569). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial donations may be made to the Millville Fire Rescue Association, 8 Central St., Millville, MA 01529.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buma Funeral Home