Frances Benjamin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Frances Benjamin of Elmira, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Frances left this world on November 5, 2025 at the age of 105, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anthony Miller and Carrie Carrier Miller; her sisters, Carrie Carroll, Helen McWharter, Mary McCreight and Ruth Rosekrans; her husband Mark Wilson Benjamin, Sr.; and her children, Judith Ann Baumgartner of Fairborn, OH, Charles Robert Benjamin (Rae Ann) of Bellingham, WA and Mark Wilson Benjamin, Jr. (Mark Jr.).
She is survived by: her brother John Miller; and her son-in-law Harold Baumgartner. She is also survived by ses 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Walter J Kent Funeral Home (858 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park (563 Jerusalem Hill Rd, Elmira, NY 14904).
Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Whatcom Hospice, 2800 Douglas Ave, Bellingham WA 98225 or Catholic Community Services of Western WA, 1742 Iowa St, Bellngham WA 98229, Frances (Miller) Benjamin's Story, August 14, 1920 - November 6, 2025, Age 105, Bellingham, WA.
