Brenda B. Kimball

LUNENBURG - Brenda B. (Benham) Kimball of Lunenburg, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 84, from natural causes. Born on July 12, 1940, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Brenda was the beloved daughter of Frank Benham II and Pauline Benham. She grew up with a keen intellect and a generous spirit, qualities that stayed with her throughout her life. Brenda pursued her studies at Green Mountain College in Vermont, where she formed lifelong values that shaped the woman she became. Brenda married the love of her life, Gordon Kimball and in 1961, the couple settled in Lunenburg to run the family farm, Flat Hill Orchards. Together, they cultivated more than just fruit—they built a legacy of hard work and community that spanned 57 years of marriage. Brenda became a familiar, warm presence at the farm stand, faithfully serving Lunenburg with a kind smile for over five decades. Before her life at the orchard, Brenda proudly worked as a bridal consultant at Priscilla’s bridal in Boston. Her impeccable taste and eye for elegance followed her throughout her life. A woman of grace and curiosity, she found great joy in travel—especially her visits to England with her daughter Tracy, where she developed a deep affection for all things British, from royal pageantry to the charm of Downton Abbey. She and Gordon also cherished time spent in Barbados and along the coast of Maine. Brenda loved nothing more than a breezy convertible ride with Gordon or a quiet afternoon on the front porch of the farmhouse, watching the orchard in bloom. She will be remembered not only for her warmth, style, and wit but also for her deep devotion to family and community. She is lovingly survived by her daughters, Deb and Tracy; her sons-in-law, Jon and Jimmy; her cherished grandchildren, Doug and his wife Jessie, and Juliet and her husband Chris; and her adored great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Isaac, Sienna, Roman, Eleanor, and Hayes. Brenda was predeceased by her brother Frank,and is fondly remembered by his wife Paula; her sister-in-law Nancy and brother-in-law Ralph; her niece Rebecca; and nephews Peter and Shawn. Brenda’s legacy of love, strength, and elegance will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew. Her funeral service will be held on Monday June 9, 2025 at 11 AM in the United Parish of Lunenburg, 16 Main St. Lunenburg, MA 01462. The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., Ayer is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

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Brenda B. Kimball

July 12, 1940 - May 29, 2025