BENNION, Dorothy Elizabeth
1923 - 2013 (89 years)-
Name BENNION, Dorothy Elizabeth Birth 6 Dec 1923 New York 
Gender Female Death 6 Oct 2013 Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY Person ID I136926 Laur from Germany Last Modified 13 Jul 2020
Father BENNION, Donald M, b. Feb 1891, Sheldon, Wyoming County, NY d. 8 May 1972, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age ~ 81 years) Mother FANNING, Ruth, b. 16 May 1893, New York d. Dec 1973, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 80 years) Marriage Abt 1912 Family ID F48781 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 LESTER, John Abner, b. 13 May 1920 d. May 1981 (Age 61 years) Marriage Abt Sep 1941 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 9/30/1941
The home of Mr. and Mrs. D
M. Bennion, 202 Sixty-sixth street
was the scene of an attractive fall
wedding when their daughter,
Dorothy Elizabeth, was united in
marriage to Mr. John Abner Lester,
of this city. The ceremony, which
was performed by the Rev. Clinton
H. Churchill, of the Churchill
Tabernacle, took place in front of
the fireplace, which was banked
with garden flowers. The Wedding
march was played by Mrs. E. J.
Lawler.
The bride was attractive in a
gown of white velva ray taffeta,
with tiara of gardenias, and carried
an arm bouquet of white gardenias.
She was given in marriage by her
father, Mr. Donald M. Bennion.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Mrs. Winfield Winchester, of
Dale, who wore a gown of rose
moire taffeta and corsage of yellow
Talisman roses.
The bridegroom's attendant was
Mr. Robert Davis, of Niagara Falls.
Little Jean Winchester, niece of
the bride, acted as flower girl and
wore a dress of blue silk. she car-
ried a basket of white asters and
blue gypsophela.
The bride's mother was attired in
green crepe. Her corsage was of
yellow roses and pompoms.
After the wedding reception, re-
freshments were served. Covers were
laid for 60. Friends and relatives
were present from Rochester, Dale,
Dansville, Warsaw and Niagara
Falls.
After a wedding trip to the
Afirondacks, Mr. and Mrs. Lester
will reside at 202 Sixty-sixth street.
Children 1. LESTER, Janine d. Bef 2013 2. LESTER, Allen 3. LESTER, Ruth Elaine Family ID F48782 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
Family 2 WINCHESTER, John L d. Sep 2005 Family ID F53904 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Niagara Gazette - 9/30/1941
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Notes - October 7, 2013
Dorothy E. Winchester
Niagara Gazette
TOWN OF NIAGARA — Dorothy E. Winchester, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at her residence.
She was born in Warsaw, NY, on December 6, 1923, the daughter of the late Donald M. and Ruth E. (Fanning) Bennion.
Mrs. Winchester graduated from LaSalle High School. She was employed with Olin Matteson and Maxim's Department Store, before becoming a school bus driver with the Niagara Wheatfield School System, for over 25 years, before retiring in 1985.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, knitting, cooking and listening to country music. Mrs. Winchester was a member of the Niagara Falls Senior Citizens.
She was the wife of the late John L. Winchester, who died in September of 2005, and the late John A. Lester, who died in May of 1981.
Mrs. Winchester is survived by one son, Allan (Susan) Lester of North Tonawanda, NY; one daughter, Ruth (Bob) Mort of Niagara Falls, NY; five grandchildren, John (Mary Beth) Lester, Virginia (Jeff) Chancy, Robyn (Mike) McKinney, Renae Card and Russell Mort; eight great- grandchildren; numerous step-children, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews; close friend of Ben Mitchell and family and her dog, Greyson. She was the mother of the late Janine Lester; sister of the late Everett Bennion and Gladys Milliman.
The family will be present on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. James D. Henkel officiating. Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or to the American Heart Association. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton, NY.
- October 7, 2013