Rev. Howard Benson, retired pastor from Bangor, Maine, died peacefully on May 1st. A service in celebration of his life will take place on Friday , May 10th, at 10am at the Old Town United Methodist Church. Howard served churches in Dexter, Kittery, Old Town, and Brewer, Maine and served as DS on the Northern District of the former Maine conference from 1976-1981.

Words of condolence may be sent to his wife, Eva Benson, at 122 Ohio Street, Bangor, Maine 04401.

Please hold Eva and the Benson family in your prayers.