Robert Lawrence Benson

Robert Lawrence Benson, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home in Saratoga Springs with his loving family by his side.

Born on October 12, 1946, in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Benson and Dorothy Milner.

Robert worked as an electrician for Skidmore College for many years before retiring. He was proud to serve his country in the US Army and as a Vietnam Veteran.  He cherished time spent with family and friends, especially going out for dinner to enjoy a good meal together. He loved traveling to Las Vegas to gamble, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time on the golf course with his friends.

Robert is survived by his loving companion, Paula Carr; his sons, Robert Benson, Jr. (Faith Willett) and Brad Benson (Jennifer Marcotte); his daughters, Rebecca Winslow (Bradley) and Tammy Morgan (Bill Morgan); his brother, Chuck Benson; his sisters, Dorothy Barret, Virginia Coon (Robert), and Allison Akins (Douglas); eight grandchildren, Rachael, Kate, Idalia, Ava, Oliver, Sam, Joe, Allison; five great-grandchildren, Kali, Kole, Kinley, Brandi, Lucas and many dear friends who will remember his humble and kind spirit.

He was predeceased by his sister, Paulette Benson.

Interment with military honors will be held 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duel Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

A celebration of life will follow at Wilton Fire Department, 270 Ballard Rd, Wilton, NY 12831.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.