Arthur “Art” Benton

Published June 1, 2021

Arthur “Art” Benton

Thursday, March 4th, 1943 Sunday, May 30th, 2021.
At the Glengarry Memorial Hospital on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Arthur Myles Benton of Hamiltons Island, formerly of Martintown; age 78 years. Beloved husband of Gwenneth Benton (nee Lafave). Loving father of Scott Benton (Kelly) of Hamiltons Island, Sherri Benton of Cornwall, and the late Shelley Benton. Cherished grandfather of Ben, Mitchell, Zachary and Aiden, and great-grandfather of Mary Jane. Dear brother of Bill Benton (Jackie) of Martintown, Dwayne Benton (Sandy) of Apple Hill, Bryce Benton (Mary) of Cherry Valley, Violet Ann Shorey (late Norman) of Belleville, Margaret Dickson (Edwin), and Lynn McDonald (Barry), both of Maxville. Predeceased by his brothers Allan Benton, Donnie Benton (Pauline of Cornwall), and Burns Benton (Joan of Picton), by his sister Esther Benton, and by his parents John D. and Violet Benton (nee McArthur). Art is a life member of the Kinsmen Club, a past member of the Martintown Masonic Lodgs #596, and a member of the SD&G Shrine Club. Funeral Service will be held in the St. Andrews United Church, Martintown at a later date. Date and time to be announced. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772). As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Glengarry Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online messages of condolence may be made at www.munromorris.com