Barbara J Benjamin

BENJAMIN, Barbara J. (nee Bloch), 83, peacefully at home in Sleepy Hollow, NY on May 18, 2009. Devoted widow of Ted Benjamin of White Plains. Mother of Elizabeth Sanders of Somerville, MA and Ellen Benjamin of Chicago. Stepmother of Phyllis Benjamin of Cambridge, MA and Jill Benjamin of Ocala, FL. Mother-in-Law of Michael Shia and Fred Bates. Proud grandmother of James Hines; Paul, Matthew, and Orpheus Bates; and Sam and Julia Shia. Doting great-grandmother of Amelia Bates. Talented cook, formidable organizer, loyal friend, she brought her energies to good causes. Contributions may be made to Concerned Citizens for Open Space, 1 Eastdale Rd., White Plains, NY 10605.