Joan Bench Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Bench (Bedford, Virginia), born in Boston, Virginia, who passed away on January 12, 2020 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Driscoll and Grace Driscoll (Cameron); her husband William F. Bench, Jr.; her son William F. Bench, III; and her brother Arthur Driscoll.
She is survived by: her daughters, Laura Shine (Mike) of Pearl River, NY and Maureen Eliason (Jim) of Bedford; her brother Francis Driscoll of East Longmeadow; her daughter-in-law Trisha Bench of Andover; and her grandchildren, Steven, Meghan (Allison Bench), Molly (Mick Shine), Billy and Jake (Katie Eliason).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Community Table and Food Pantry, Bedford Town Center, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730.
