Janet M. (Norris) Benson, 66, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a brief illness. She was the wife of Kevin P. Benson. Born and raised in Brookline, she was a graduate of Brookline Schools. Mrs. Benson was a resident of Stoughton for over 40 years. She worked in the Town Clerk's Office at Stoughton Town Hall for over 15 years as a Principal Clerk. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, her cats, day trips to Twin River and spending time with her family and her beloved grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Benson is survived by her three children; Kimberly A. Benson of Taunton, Kelli T. Mitchell and her husband Gary and Kevin C. Benson and his wife Amy all of Bridgewater. She was the sister of Patricia Lanchester of Concord, Alan Norris Sr. of Stoneham, Norman Norris Jr. and Barbara Rapson both of NH and Brian Norris of Bedford. She was the grandmother of Dylan and Kian Mitchell and Ella Benson and was awaiting the birth of her fourth grandchild. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Monday, June 4 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Sunday from 3-7 PM. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations in Janet's Memory may be made for the protection of animals to the APCSM, 1300 West Elm Ext., Brockton, MA 02301 or www.apcsm.org.