Maelena Collins Benjamin

Maelena (Collins) Benjamin, age 86, of West Haven, entered into eternal life on Sunday October 25, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice of Branford with her loving daughter Stephanie White by her side. The Beloved wife of the late James Ruben Benjamin. Cherished mother of Stephanie White, James R. Benjamin III (Cathy Benjamin), Jason R. Benjamin, Jeffrey Benjamin (Maria Benjamin). Loving grandmother of Dean Williams (Jazmin Williams), Terrance Williams, Kristen Williams, James R. Benjamin IV, Brittany Benjamin, Ruby Quezada, Hernan Quezada, Jason Williams Sr. (Lashanda Williams), Jason Benjamin Jr. (Lastasha Benjamin), Jaevon Benjamin, Chaudalyn Benjamin, Jared Benjamin. Grandchildren of Maelena Benjamin, Dominick Benjamin, Franchetta Benjamin, Stephanie Benjamin, John Benjamin. Also survived by her great grandchildren Dan Lamar Jr. Tanya Williams, Malachi Williams, Anjah William, Mya Adams, Zora Lathrop, Ahmad Lathrop, Jason Williams Jr, Jaiquawn Williams, Sonaii Williams, Jayla Benjamin, Jada, Jared Benjamin Jr.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 31, 2020 in Colonial, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden from 5-8pm. Condolences may be expressed at colonialfunerals.com.