Michael M. Benton, 54, of Weymouth, formerly of Whitman, died Friday, December 9, after a period of failing health. He was the beloved son of Judy Ann (Moretti) Benton Kasparian and her partner Richard Rodier and the late Paul D. “Benny” Benton and his late wife Spring.
Mike graduated from Whitman Hanson Regional High School, Class of 1986.
He was a collector of antiques, jewelry and fine art and had amassed quite a collection over the years. He enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Brockton Garden Club. Mike was a Mason and belonged to the St. Andrew’s Royal Cork Chapter Fellowship Cork Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed traveling internationally and spending time on Martha’s Vineyard and in Florida, Provincetown, New York City and Maine. Michael was an excellent cook and baker as well. Most importantly Michael loved his family deeply and spending time together reminiscing and laughing. Michael remembered all the family history and stories like a book.
In addition to his mother Judy, Mike is survived by his brother Scott D. Benton and his wife Kathie, sister Tamara P. Benton and her partner Paul Weidenbach. Loving uncle to Ryan S. Benton, Meghan M. (Benton) Torres, Jillian L. (Benton) Feeney, Isabella P. Benton and Kenny S. Benton along with six great niece and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held privately.
Arrangements by the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, for full obituary, online condolences and directions please visit www.blanchardfc.com