Mr. Benjamin was born January 19, 1928, son of the late William J. Benjamin and Ruth A. Benjamin. He grew up in Potsdam, New York. Stan was a veteran of the US Army where he served in Japan. He later graduated from Colgate University. Mr. Benjamin worked in business and advertising; and later was the owner of Wakeman's Garden Center in Trumbull, CT, prior to his retirement to St. James in 2001. Stan enjoyed tennis, golf, gardening, particularly his roses. Stan had served in various roles in the St. James Tennis Association including a stint as president. In 2005, he was part of a super senior team that won the state championship for his division in tennis. Mr. Benjamin was active in the Exchange Club in Trumbull, CT, the Southport - Oak Island Rotary Club, the Kiwanis Club, and the CIS Teen Court.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sarah J. Benjamin; three children, Deborah Marques and husband Ron of Florida, David Alan Benjamin of Connecticut, and Caroline Sturgess and husband David of England; a grandson, Kyle Benjamin of Connecticut; his sisters (twins) Janet Gustafson of North Carolina, and Joan Rubenkoenig of Ohio; three step-grandchildren, Miranda, Dom, and Jona; a step-great-granddaughter, Jemma Kemp - Collins; and a sister-in-law, Anne Benjamin of New York.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Jack Benjamin.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In memory of Stan, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
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