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Winnifred Ellen Benjamin

1938-2015

Winnifred Ellen Benjamin

Winnifred Ellen (DeEll) Benjamin - 77, formerly of Hillaton and Sheffield Mills passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Hillaton, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Blanche (Clarke) DeEll. She was employed on various farms throughout the area and especially enjoyed picking apples, playing Bingo and listening to music. She is survived by her husband, Donald Benjamin; two daughters, Helen (Walter) Ruggles, Black Rock; Erlene Strong, Medford; three sons, Carl Benjamin, Sheffield Mills; Paul (Charlotte) Benjamin, Sheffield Mills; Joe (Sylvia) Benjamin, Kentville; a sister, Louise (Elroy) MacQuarrie; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Harold; a great grandson, Ashton; two sisters, Erlene and Joan; a brother, Bryce. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Mary Anne Doherty-Fleet officiating. Donations in memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. 

Service Date
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Service Time
2:00 p.m.
Service Location
White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, NS

Visitation Location
There will be no visitation, by request

Requested Charity
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia