Obituary for Toni Elissa Ames (Benner)
Toni Elissa Ames (Benner) age 73, of Seymour, formerly of Woodbridge, she passed peacefully on August 19, 2021 after a brief illness and a valiant fight for life.
She was the beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend who loved antiquing, thrifting, eating pop tarts and enjoying her daily dose of Coca Cola.
She is survived by her mother Eleanor Wallace; brother Michael Ames; and three daughters: Jamie Benner, Danielle Benner (Matthew Roskowski) and Alexa Benner. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Mason and Calla Benner. She was predeceased by her sister Donna Marie and her brother Ralph Wallace.
Toni was an avid reader and extreme bibliophile who worked as a Library Media Specialist for both the Stratford and Waterbury Public School Systems.
A Memorial Service of Requiem Eucharist will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 91 Church St., Seymour at 2PM on August 29th; Toni’s family is asking people to wear yellow as it was her favorite color. It will be a simple service, but a big celebration of her life! The Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St., Seymour is entrusted with the arrangements. Please sharre a memory at www.hullfh.com
The family would like to thank the staff at Yale New Haven Hospital and VITAS for their excellent and loving care during her illness. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood or contributing to a foundation that supports literacy efforts.
She was the beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend who loved antiquing, thrifting, eating pop tarts and enjoying her daily dose of Coca Cola.
She is survived by her mother Eleanor Wallace; brother Michael Ames; and three daughters: Jamie Benner, Danielle Benner (Matthew Roskowski) and Alexa Benner. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Mason and Calla Benner. She was predeceased by her sister Donna Marie and her brother Ralph Wallace.
Toni was an avid reader and extreme bibliophile who worked as a Library Media Specialist for both the Stratford and Waterbury Public School Systems.
A Memorial Service of Requiem Eucharist will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 91 Church St., Seymour at 2PM on August 29th; Toni’s family is asking people to wear yellow as it was her favorite color. It will be a simple service, but a big celebration of her life! The Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St., Seymour is entrusted with the arrangements. Please sharre a memory at www.hullfh.com
The family would like to thank the staff at Yale New Haven Hospital and VITAS for their excellent and loving care during her illness. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood or contributing to a foundation that supports literacy efforts.