Obituary of Mark E. Bensen

Mark Edward Bensen, age 55, of Shelton, beloved husband of Kim Bensen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 19, 1961 in Montclair, New Jersey, he was a son of Jean Thompson Bensen and the late Edward Bensen, of Essex Fells, NJ. Mark had retired from office management for BG Lubri-Care Distributors of Orange, CT, and continued working with his wife at Kim's Light Foods of Shelton, CT, where he was well-loved by staff and members. Mark was known for his lighthearted humor, keen wit, generosity, sage advice, listening ear, and terrible puns. In addition to his beloved wife Kim of 32 years, and his mother, Mark is survived by five loving children, Aleeta Mary Kenny and her husband Joshua, Adam Edward Bensen, Alan Marshall Bensen, Andrew Bickford Bensen, and Abraham Abdel-Hack, two sisters, Beverly Streit and her husband Jim, and Barbara Teasdale and her husband Jim, a brother, Alan Richard Bensen and his wife Lisa; mother-in-law, Mary Voyer and her husband Clem, brother-in-law, David Marshall Cobb, Jr., sister-in-law, Heather Lutz and her husband Thomas. He also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father-in-law David Marshall Cobb, Sr., and his niece Julie "Teej" Teasdale. Relatives and friends may greet the family at a memorial gathering celebrating Mark's life on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. at Calvary Evangelical Free Church, 498 White Plains Road, Trumbull, with a remembrance service taking place from 6-7 p.m. in the church. A private interment will take place in Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark's name to The Master's Mission, 2902 Mission Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771, or to Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418, or online at griffinhealth.org.