Sharlene M. (Leary) Major Benson

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sharlene M. (Leary) Major Benson (Chicopee, Massachusetts), born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 8, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William C. Leary and Marion M. Leary (Desnoyers); her former husband Neil Francis Major; her brother-in-law Michael Anthony DeVito, Jr.; David J. Leary and William C. Leary (Suzanne).

She is survived by: her husband Dennis R. Benson of Chicopee; her children, Daniel J. Major (Terri) of Port Charlotte, FL, Donna M. Grzelak (James) of Southwick, Douglas P. Major (Billy Stritch) and Patrick J. Major (Tracy) of Chicopee; her grandchildren, Sarah K. Major (Ricardo Rodas), Amanda L. Major (Steve), James W. Grzelak (Tony), Rachel N. McCauley (Mitchell), Jessica R. Lusignan (Spencer) and John P. "Jack" Major; her great grandchild Dahlia Major Rodas; her siblings, Kevin M. Leary of Eustis, FL, Christopher J. Leary (Cheryl) of Eustis, FL and Linda Leary of Holyoke; and her siblings-in-law, Michael Major (Dona) of Naples, FL, Sandra DeVito of Chicopee, Gary Benson (Darlene) of Granby, Ann O'Connor (Thomas) of Springfield, Todd Benson of Worcester and Craig Benson (Joanne) of Springfield. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Saint Anne Church (30 College St, Chicopee, MA 01020).

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Saint Anne Church, 30 College Street, Chicopee, MA 01020.