Obituary
Aline Adrienne Bentham of Punta Gorda, Florida was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on June 14, 2024 at age 82.
Aline was born to Olivier and Yvonne (LaMontagne) Richard on August 6, 1941 in Salem, Massachusetts. She grew up there and attended St. Joseph’s School. Aline worked for many years as a Quality Control Specialist for several medical supply manufacturing companies.
On April 17, 1960, Aline married her soulmate and the man of her dreams, Robert Bentham. Together they had five wonderful children, Bobby, DeeDee, Robyn, Lori, and Nicole. The couple settled in Tewksbury, MA where they raised their five children. As a family, they enjoyed spending time at Great East Lake in Maine/New Hampshire. After retiring, the couple became “snowbirds” for several years before relocating permanently to Punta Gorda, Florida. Aline was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed bowling, going to the movies, golfing, going on cruises, and most of all enjoyed her time at the casino.
Aline’s memory is honored and survived by her devoted husband of sixty-four years, Bob; her children, Bobby Bentham of Port Charlotte, Florida, DeeDee Bentham and her fiancé Denis Chandonnet of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Robyn and her husband Harry Wilson of Methuen, Massachusetts, Lori and her husband John Barbieri of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Nicole and her husband Jesse Adams of Stoneham, Maine; and her grandchildren Morgan (Barbieri) Mak, Heather (Barbieri) Davis, Joshua Barbieri, Kolby Barbieri, Arielle Chandonnet, Chantelle Chandonnet, Chandler Adams, and Spencer Adams; her brother Robert Richard and his wife Denise of Chandler, Arizona, and her sister Betty Richard and her partner George Rogers of Salem, Massachusetts. Sister in law, Dot Richard of Danvers Massachusetts. Aline was predeceased by her brothers George and and his wife Eleanor, Paul and his wife Betty, Raymond, Jean, Roger and Roland; her sisters Theresa and Janette Beaupre and her husband Robert.
Her family and friends will remember Aline as someone who would open her home to anyone and everyone, always welcoming them with a big hug and kiss. Her life was a testament to the beauty of a life well-lived, the lives she touched, and the love she shared.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford, Massachusetts. Aline was very dedicated to her Catholic faith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Aline’s favorite Catholic charity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
I thank God for bringing you into my life. Thank you for all the years of love, kindness, teachings, scoldings too & continued support in my life. You helped to create the woman I am today.
I will cherish all of moments until we meet in Heaven. I'm forever grateful.
Love you
Kathy
Auntie Arline you were a guiding light a second mother to me. You embraced me as teenager when I needed someone the most. You were my mentor and always made me feel loved.You filled every room w laughter and joy. I will never forget the fond pinching of my cheeks and your hugs!
I will miss you and we will meet again.
Love your Neice , Pammy
All our love and sympathy to our family. The Mailloux Family