Donald E. Benington, 88, of 14 Elm Street, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born March 4, 1921 in New Lisbon, NY, Don was the son of Sumner K. and Esther (Johnson) Benington. He had worked at the former Norwich Shoe Company and was a veteran of World War II.
On August 12, 1947, in Covington, Kentucky, Don married Thelma O. Jones Benington. She died on May 16, 1995.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Hale, Pastor of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Don may be made to the Broad Street United Methodist Church.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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My sincerest sympathies at your loss. Donald was a fine gentleman, whom I have had the privilege of knowing since I moved to Norwich 23 years ago. He was a kind soft spoken man. He always took good care of himself, and I’ll always remember seeing him diligently walking his way around the 1/2 mile walking path (spring, summer, fall, and winter) at Weiler Park.
Once again, my sincere condolences.
Robert E. Wansor, D.C.
We offer our sympathy for the loss of Mr. Donald Benington. He was a wonderfully kind and sympathetic landlord to my sister, Cynthia, who has been a tenant in his well-maintained house for nearly 20 years. His concern for her well-being will always be greatly appreciated.
Barbara Tefft
Newfield and Oxford, NY
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