Cecile Marie (Belden) Benson

Cecile Marie (Belden) Benson, affectionately known as Gramma Boo, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on April 6, 2024. Born to Richard and Rita Belden on October 18, 1953, Cecile was devoted to her family her entire life.

Cecile was a cherished member of the Belden family, eldest sister to Kim Belden, Eric Belden, Suzanne (Belden) Richards, and Angela Belden. In 1974, she married her husband George Taft Benson, III in a beautiful ceremony in Litchfield, NH, and they moved to Londonderry, where they have remained since. They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Cecile graduated from Alvirne High School and worked for many years at the High School and Leach Libraries in Londonderry, NH, while raising her daughter. Cecile was an avid reader, enjoyed card and trivia games & scrolling Facebook, created many craft projects, and most of all, loved to celebrate and be with her immediate and extended family and friends. She was a night owl who would get into a good book or craft project and stay up all night finishing it. Cecile was also a natural care giver who helped care for her aging parents before their deaths. Cecile was accepting to all, incredibly generous and warm, and loved with her whole heart. Her kind spirit and love of all people made her a natural light in so many lives.

Cecile’s love extended to her daughter, Amity (Benson) Small, and son in law, Daniel Small. Amity will remember the deep unconditional love, pride, and support her mother always carried for her. Cecile’s four granddaughters, GG, Chloe, Lexi, and Rowyn were her most cherished blessings and will carry on Gramma Boo’s legacy of love, generosity, and joy.

Predeceased by her parents and her sister Suzanne, Cecile’s memory will be treasured and kept alive by her husband George, her daughter and son in law, grandchildren, siblings, in-laws, and several nieces and nephews whom she adored.

A life celebration ceremony to honor Cecile will be held at the Davis Funeral Home in Nashua on Thursday April 11, 2024 at 4:30pm.