Jane Alice (Flint) Benson, 79, of North Branch, NY, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born in Bronx, NY on November 25, 1946, Jane had an ambitious life as an administrative assistant, business owner, seamstress, gardener, cook and most importantly, matriarch of the Benson family. She grew up on Long Island and moved to North Branch in 1973 to start a new business and raise her family.

Jane was a woman with strong values who never did anything halfway. She was incredibly talented and deeply respected, successfully raising her five children on her own. Jane was not only the rock of her family but also her community. Neighbors loved to watch Jane tend to her many gardens, decorate her home for every season, and offer company to those who visited her busy sewing room, warm kitchen and welcoming front porch.

Jane loved making things beautiful. She had an admirable knack for sewing and design. She loved putting ideas into action. In her later years, Jane found great joy in taking trips with her friends and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved sharing her passion for gardening, sewing and cooking with them. All her friends and family have jars of pickles and applesauce filled with Jane’s love.

Jane is survived by her five children: Charles Benson Jr. (Raffaela), James Benson (Melinda), Robert Benson (Jennifer), Janel Benson (Tom Cambier) and Timothy Benson (Amber); nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Jane is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Henrietta Flint, and loving brother Robert Flint.

In lieu of flowers, Jane requested that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

A  memorial service and celebration of Jane’s life and legacy, with a viewing at the Harris Funeral Home on Railroad Avenue in Roscoe, NY, was held Friday, May 15.  She was buried the next day, on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in the North Branch Methodist Cemetery in North Branch.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Avenue, Roscoe, NY. 607/498-4929 or 845/439-5200, www.Harris-FH.com