Obituary of Raymond James Benson

BENSON, Raymond James – Peacefully with his family by his side, Raymond Benson died at Trillium Villa on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 86.  Beloved husband of Connie for 62 yrs. Loving father of Laurie (Dan) McCallum and Jim Benson, Sarnia.  Cherished grandfather of Cody (Jamie), Brad (Stephanie), Jessica & Alicia (Andrew). Great-grandfather of Jaxon, Case, Sawyer, Liv, Ryder, Sophia & River.  Dear brother of Betty Benson, and Patricia Boudreau.  Also survived by many nieces & nephews.  Predeceased by his parents  

James T (1954) & Emily Jane (Prince) Benson (1974). Brother John (2019) and sister Jean (2007).   

Raymond was born in Sarnia and attended Johnston Memorial and SCITS.  He was a process operator with Dow and retired at 55. He bragged that he had been retired longer than he actually worked for Dow.  Ray was a long-time member of the Moose Lodge.  He loved to golf, play euchre, slots and enjoyed canning & helping Connie to make and freeze fruit and turkey pies.   

The family would like to express their gratitude to all the wonderful team members at Trillium Villa for their compassion & care.   

In keeping with the families wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of life will be held Wellings of Corunna in the atrium on Saturday July 12 from 1-3. Arrangements entrusted to The McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia.  As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Ronald McDonald House. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com