WESTFIELD – Thomas Benson, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2025. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Army 101st Airborne, worked for 
many years at Sears, Smith & Wesson and Loomis, and was the owner of T.F.A.D.T. Chainsaws of New England. Thomas loved fishing, hunting, camping and cooking Sunday breakfast for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Frances (Lizak) Benson, his children Antoinette Waterman of Palm Bay FL and her husband David, Deborah Vaudrin of Palm Bay FL and her husband Brian, Thomas Benson Jr. of Granby MA and his wife Carol and his brother McDonald Benson of St. Petersburg FL. Thomas also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 25, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home in Westfield. His funeral will begin on Thursday, June 26, at 9 a.m. from Firtion-Adams Funeral Service. His Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to Baystate Home Health and Hospice. www.firtionadams.com
