Obituary for Anne Foster Benson
Southwest Harbor
Anne F. Benson, 89, died February 7, 2024, at her home in Southwest Harbor. She was born September 11, 1934, in Northeast Harbor, the daughter of John L. and Elizabeth (Ivney) Foster.
She graduated from Mt. Desert High School in Northeast Harbor in 1952. Anne worked as a secretary for Jerome Knowles Appraisal Service and as secretary to the Principle of Mt. Desert Island High School.
Anne married David Benson in 1954 and helped manage several business enterprises including a laundry, restaurant, motel, and shopping center. She was a member of the Kebo Valley Golf Club for many years during which she achieved numerous honors as one of the top women golfers of the club. Anne was proud of her family and took great pride in all their many activities.
She is survived by two sons: William Benson and partner Betsy Hanscom and Thomas Benson and wife Robin; brother Robert Foster and wife E. Pat; three grandchildren Alicia Gordius and husband Jason, Derek Benson and wife Kareema, and Holly Bailey and husband KJ; two great grandchildren Rory Gordius and Brock Bailey. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years David and sister, Patricia Adams.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Those who desire may make contributions in Anne’s memory to the Southwest Harbor Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 437, Southwest Harbor, 04679.
Condolences may by expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Anne F. Benson, 89, died February 7, 2024, at her home in Southwest Harbor. She was born September 11, 1934, in Northeast Harbor, the daughter of John L. and Elizabeth (Ivney) Foster.
She graduated from Mt. Desert High School in Northeast Harbor in 1952. Anne worked as a secretary for Jerome Knowles Appraisal Service and as secretary to the Principle of Mt. Desert Island High School.
Anne married David Benson in 1954 and helped manage several business enterprises including a laundry, restaurant, motel, and shopping center. She was a member of the Kebo Valley Golf Club for many years during which she achieved numerous honors as one of the top women golfers of the club. Anne was proud of her family and took great pride in all their many activities.
She is survived by two sons: William Benson and partner Betsy Hanscom and Thomas Benson and wife Robin; brother Robert Foster and wife E. Pat; three grandchildren Alicia Gordius and husband Jason, Derek Benson and wife Kareema, and Holly Bailey and husband KJ; two great grandchildren Rory Gordius and Brock Bailey. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years David and sister, Patricia Adams.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Those who desire may make contributions in Anne’s memory to the Southwest Harbor Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 437, Southwest Harbor, 04679.
Condolences may by expressed at www.jordanfernald.com