Sally Benson Cougle passed away on Oct. 3 at her home in Newcastle. She was born in Manchester, Conn., the daughter of Ernest and Mary Benson.
Sally grew up in Northborough, Mass. and was a 1953 graduate of Northborough High School, where she played softball and basketball, and was a member of the National Honor Society. She graduated from Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in 1956, and remained in Boston working at the Widett, Slater and Goodman Law firm.
In 1988, Sally married Richard Cougle and soon moved to Newcastle where Dick built their new home. In Maine, Sally was a member of the Damariscotta Methodist Church, and active in the Lincoln Theater and CHIP.
Sally was happiest when cooking and entertaining. She was a traveler, and was proud that she had stepped foot on all seven continents. She was a classy, positive lady who saw the bright side of people and life. She will be remembered by her family and friends as an adventurer who always had a twinkle in her eye.
In addition to her parents, Sally was predeceased by her husband Richard Cougle.
Sally is survived by nephews, Gary O’Donnell, wife Linda, and their children Shealyn, Kathleen and Hallie O’Donnell; Brian O’Donnell, wife Paula, and their daughter Celeste O’Donnell; longtime friend, Janice O’Donnell; special friends, Marshall and Sheila, and Flo and Ernie; beloved hairdresser Anita; two cousins; many friends; and “the girls,” Alex and Murphy.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
