
BENHAM – Thelma Viola, 67, of Milton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Saturday, January 17, 2015.
Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” and Shirley (MacDonald) Burgess.
She is survived by her daughter Sheila (Gary) of Liverpool, her son Charles (Wendy) of Bedford, grandchildren Robert Benham, Rose Ann Oickle and Emily Benham, great grandchildren Lilly Oickle, Jadis, Adden and Olivia Leopold. Her sisters Sylvia (Fred) Sanford of Belmont, Linda (Victor) Frotten of Quinan. Her brothers Kenneth (Judy) of Bedford, brother-in-law Michael (Doreen) Hartt of Mount Uniacke.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles, sisters Vera Harding, Kathleen “Kay” Hartt and brother Robert.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family graveside memorial will be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Benham; Thelma Viola

Maurice & Betty Whynott
Sheila,Charles and Family’
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You will carry her Love in your hearts always..
Carla
Sheila and Rose Ann.I am so sorry for your loss.I know how much it hurts to lose your Mom.Keep her memories and the good times close to your heart.Please accept my sincere condolence.
Carla Roy
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of Thelma Benham,
I would like to convey a sincere expression of sympathy in your time of great sorrow.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sincere Condolences,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Bev & Dennis Levy
Charles & Wendy and family,
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
gloria aulenback
to the families of Thelma benham:
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
jessica joudrey
sorry for your loss
Susan and Doug
We are so sorry for your great loss. Your mom will be missed coming into the smoke shop and having our little chats. Take care your are in our hearts and prayers.
Lilly
i miss nanny!
Mommy
I know you miss nanny. She’s looking down on all of you very proud