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Bensey was born in Southport, she was a lifelong Fairfield resident. She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and was a former employee of Sturm Ruger & Co. She served her church, Holy Family of Fairfield, as a eucharistic minister, and as a member of the liturgical committee and Rosary Guild.
Bensey is survived by her husband, Donald; daughters, Lynn (John) Gadacy, Donna (Michael) Harkins, Mary (Vincent) Calzone, Janet Fable and fiancé John Leifels, Ann (James) Pleszko Jr., and Brenda (Christian) Andro; sons, Donald Bensey, Jr., Brian Bensey, John, Glenn and Michael Bensey; 18 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brothers, Thomas and Joseph Matis; and sister, Helen Matis. She was predeceased by sister, Florence Kaczegowicz; and brothers, George, John and Walter Matis.
Calling hours will be on Monday evening from 4 to 7 pm at the Fairfield Funeral Home of Edmund W. Dougiello, 36 South Pine Creek Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 9 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church in Fairfield followed by interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Bensey's memory to Holy Family Church, 700 Old Stratfield Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825.
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