Frances Benedict

Frances Evelyn Benedict passed away Thursday March 14, 2013, at The Valley Inn Nursing Home in Mancos, Colo. She was 98 years old. Born April 8, 1914, in Union City, N. J., Frances grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. She met and married her husband Joseph Benedict in New York and they were successfully married for 52 years. The Benedicts had two sons; Peter and Paul. They retired to Callicoon Center, N.Y., in 1975. Mrs. Benedict moved to Bayfield, Colo., in 1998 to live with her son and her daughter-in-law. Mrs. Benedict was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and her son Paul. She is survived by her son Peter of Bayfield, Colo., and several nieces and nephews. She will be cremated, and services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the charity of your choice.