Name: Gwendolyn P. "Gwen" Benson Life Dates: 2/2/1918 - 1/12/2012 City Of Birth: Boston, MA Pre-deceased by Gwen is predeceased by her husband, John P. Benson; sister, Dorothy Lettice. History She is survived by her children, Pat (Ed) Traugott, Fred (Marcelle) Benson, granddaughter Jennifer (David) Gnage; great-grandchildren, Sarah Rose Gnage, Carolyn Grace Gnage; several nieces nephews. Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesley Methodist Church, 2009 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14615 in Gwen's memory. Services Gwen's Funeral Service will be held Saturday February 25, 11 AM at Wesley Methodist Church, 2009 Dewey Ave. Interment private. Additional Information Gwen most enjoyed her family, loved Christmas, her 50th wedding anniversary. She was well loved, friendly, could always make others laugh. She was a loyal friend, proud mother, grandmother great-grandmother. She had many friends, was very social, talkitive, liked drinking tea. She loved children, was a Girl Scout Leader and President of the PTA. Gwen was very giving, active volunteer. She enjoyed dancing, camping, tent or trailer in Stoney Brook Park. She use to square dance in Florida, attended every party at Oakcrest Village Club House. Enjoyed dressing up as Shirley Temple on Halloween. She wintered in Florida, summers in Canandaigua at Indian Village, collected teddy bears, use to be an avid reader, enjoyed her 42" flat screen tv while staying at Hilton East.