LEWISTON - Ethelyn D. (Benjamin) Roberts, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born on January 14, 1933, the daughter of the late James "Fred" and Ruth (Gilcrist) Benjamin. Ethelyn lived in Maine most of her life. She graduated from Morse Memorial School. Ethelyn worked for Austin Associates for 32 years until her retirement. She loved sports, especially the Red Sox, she was an avid traveler and would spend her winters in Myrtle Beach. Ethelyn enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ethelyn is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey and wife Margaret of Storrs, CT and David and wife Michelle of Lewiston; her twin sister, Evelyn of Thorndike, ME; her 3 grandchildren, Dylan, Jenna and Chelsey; her 3 great-grandchildren, Lydia, Tegan and Mason and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Harold Benjamin. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 1-3pm at Fortin/AUBURN. At Ethelyn's request, memorial donations may be made to the the Make A Wish Foundation - Maine, 477 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Maine 04210. 783-8545.
