Elaine H. Benjamin Kelly

OXFORD – Elaine H. (Wilson) Benjamin Kelly, 77, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Gulfside Center for Hospice Care in New Port Richey, FL.  She is survived by her husband, Stevie A. Kelley of New Port Richey, FL; three children, Sharon L. Walker of Renton, WA, Amy L. Benjamin of Southwick, and Michael A. Benjamin of Griswold, CT; her brother, Leroy E. Wilson of Clearwater, FL; fifteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces.  She was predeceased by her former husband, Charles W. Benjamin; her daughter, Dawn M. Nelson; and her brother, Warren Wilson.  She was born in Spencer, daughter of the late Gordon P. and Nancy E. (Fales) Wilson, and lived in Oakham, Oxford, and Barre, before moving to New Port Richey in 2016.  She graduated from North Brookfield High School and received her bachelor's degree from Springfield College.

Mrs. Kelly was a licensed social worker for Elder Services of Worcester Area Inc. for 12 years, retiring in 2013.  She was a member of the Society of Genealogists and participated in the Greater Gardner Relay for Life.

Memorial calling hours are Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the conclusion of calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.