COTTONDALE, FLORIDA……Alfred Benson, 85, of Willow Bend South and formerly of Saugerties, New York died suddenly Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the home of his son. Born August 26, 1926 in Clermont, New Hampshire he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Winkler Benson. A Veteran of World War II he served in the United States Coast Guard. He was a Saugerties area resident since 1932 and was employed for over 30 years as a Tug Boat Operator at Eckolf Marine in Staten Island. He retired in 1988. He was a member of the Local 333 United Marine Division.
Predeceased by his wife, the former Joan Crotty Benson in 2001, survivors include his Son: William A. and his wife Mary Jane Benson of Cottondale. 3 Brothers: Max Benson of Saugerties, John Collins of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming and Walter Collins of Texas. 3 Sisters: Margaret Johnston and Elnora Cook both of Saugerties and Madeline Key of Virginia. Several Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive. He was predeceased by a Daughter: Brenda Benson, a Son: Joseph Benson and a Brother: Charles. His Funeral Service and Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Saugerties will be held in the Spring.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., Corner of John & Lafayette Streets, Saugerties.