Joan M. Benson

Joan M. (Crowley) Benson, 86, of Danvers, died Monday, September 28, 2026 in Danvers surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Paul F. Benson, with whom she shared nearly 66 years of marriage.

Born in Medford on January 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Doody) Crowley. She was raised and educated in Medford and Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School. A Danvers resident since 1965, Joan was a parishioner of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church and loved the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.

For many years, Joan opened her home to many children, finding great joy in caring for them and forming long lasting relationships with their families. She also worked at Hotwatt in Danvers for several years. She enjoyed playing softball and volleyball, ice skating, singing, and walking around the neighborhood with her beloved Paul. Vacations at Old Silver Beach on Cape Cod brought her many happy memories. Above all, Joan loved spending time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she leaves four children, Cheryl Benson of Danvers, Paula Andruskiewicz and her husband Joseph “Mike” of Lynn, Kevin Benson and his wife Kimberly of Danvers, and Donna Rougier and her husband George of Beverly; eight grandchildren, Michael Andruskiewicz, Stefani Andruskiewicz and Ethan, Marcus Benson and his wife Jacqueline, Kyle Benson, Kelsey Mihovan and her husband Erik, Melissa Andruskiewicz and Seth, Caitlyn Rougier, and Kourtney Benson; and eight great-grandchildren, Lacey, Makenna, Blake, William, Dylan, Henry, Maxwell, Kassian and many beloved grand dogs. She also leaves two beloved sisters, Mary Rita Christopherson, Elizabeth Correia and her husband George; sister-in-law Mary White and many beloved nieces and nephews and longtime friends, including Dina, Charlene, Tom, Annette, and Bonnie. She was predeceased by her brothers-in-law, Lee “Chris” Christopherson and Lewis White.

Joan’s family is grateful for the love, care, and support she and her family received throughout her illness from the staff at Hathorne Hill and the team at Care Dimensions.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Monday, October 5, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm Street, Danvers Square. Due to an allergy, kindly omit flowers. Instead, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923. To share a message of sympathy with the Benson family, please visit www.lyonsfuneral.com.