Lia Benveniste

Lia Benveniste, “Lily”, 84, of New London, passed away on June 13, 2019 at Backus Hospital in Norwich.  Born in Cali, Colombia on April 14, 1935, she was a dedicated daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Hayon) Benveniste, caring for her mother for many years . Lily retired several years ago after a successful career as the school secretary at Clark Lane Middle School in Waterford. A long time resident of New London, Lily liked to garden and travel.  May her memory be a blessing. She leaves to mourn her loss: a sister, Judy Goldberg of Mystic, a nephew, Edward, and his wife Carol of Storrs, a nephew Jeffrey and his wife Helene of Bet Shemesh, Israel, a nephew Steven and his husband Greggor of New York City, and a niece Debora and her husband Thomas of Waterford. She also leaves behind seven grand nieces and four grand nephews. A beloved brother-in-law David Harold (Judy’s husband), pre-deceased her. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jewish Aid Cemetery on Gillette’s Lane in Colchester. In addition to flowers which she loved, donations in her memory may be made to The Eastern Connecticut Garden Association www.getgrowingct.org. The Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester has been entrusted with care of funeral arrangements.  

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