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BENOIT, Maurice L. "Moe" Age 81, passed away December 10, 2013 in Dayton. Moe was born July 26 1932 in Valleyfield, Quebec. Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to whomever he met. He is survived by Sharon his loving wife of 30 years; 2 daughters Renee (Mark) Reeder of Dayton and Patty (Kevin) Mote of Laura; 3 sons Luc (Patty) of Dayton, Marc (Sandi) of Springboro and Roch of Morehead KY; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister Nicole Benoit of Montreal, and many friends and fans. Moe is preceded in death by his parents Alcide and Marie Benoit, 2 sons, Andre and Maurice "Mo" Benoit, and 3 sisters Lise, Rochelle, and Pierette. Moe played for the Dayton Gems from 1966 to 1970. Along with playing for the Silver Medal Team Canada in the 1960 Olympics, he also played for the 1959 Team Canada that won the World Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He was named by The Hockey News to their all time IHL all star team and was also named their all time best defenseman in the IHL. He was self employed and was a fixture at Good Samaritan Hospital. He had numerous friends that worked there. They were like a second family to him. A Funeral Service will be held 3PM on Sunday December 15, 2013 at Baker/Hazel & Snider Funeral Home 5555 Philadelphia Dr. @ N. Main St. The family will receive visitors from 12PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Society. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com
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for Maurice BENOIT
Aaron B.
December 25, 2020
I lived across the street from Mr. Benoit as a child in Dayton, OH. He was always very outgoing and usually working outside on his home while I would be out there shooting hoops in my dad's driveway. He and his family were always super nice to me and very kind. I am sorry for your loss.
William Pringle
December 7, 2019
A very nice man. Enjoyed talking to him. Was a real gentleman.
Gerry & Marcy Mazur
December 20, 2013
Rest in peace, Moe! Dayton Gems "Extraordinaire", on and off the ice. I am proud to have been a teammate.
Randy Bullen
December 18, 2013
My inspiration for playing and being a fan of Ice Hockey. Moe who played for the Dayton Gems lived across the road from our farm in Trotwood back in the 1960's. He was not only my favorite Gems player but someone I knew and I got to know his family including his sons as well. I was motivated to play the game myself and did well at it because of him. I played for 14 years.
But I will never forget when in 4th grade I was hospitalized with Rheumatic Fever, Moe sent me a signed hockey stick, puck and a couple of his pictures! I chatted with him that day over the old dial up phone!
RIP Moe! One my greatest childhood memories!
December 17, 2013
I played with Moe in Dayton from 1967-69. What a great team mate and even a nicer man, Condolences from our family to yours, Rest in peace big guy. John and Joan Adams, Thunder Bay, Ontario
December 16, 2013
Hi Sharon we are so sorry and surprised to hear about Moe. He was such a great guy and he will be deeply missed by all. Our prayers and sorrows are with you and your family.
Bridget Chrapko
December 15, 2013
Renee, You and your family are in my prayers. May your dad rest in peace and you be comforted by His grace.
December 15, 2013
A true friend and great guy.We so wish we had met Moe And Sharon much earlier.We will miss him in so many ways. God Bless
Bob & Carol Leonard
Don and Rene Warner
December 15, 2013
He was a great friend and a great man and he will be missed.
Marilyn MacMillan
December 15, 2013
I'm so sorry about Moe's passing. My late husband, Garry MacMillan, played with Moe in Dayton. My one grandson is named Dayton. He will be a great loss to everyone that knew him. My family sends their condolences to his family.
Patsy Horst
December 15, 2013
I met Moe through my sister, Linda at Good Sam. He had such a wonderful smile! May God comfort all of you.
Patsy
Debbie DePasquale (Thiele)
December 15, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about Moe's passing. He will be missed by everyone. He was such a nice person. My prayers and condolences goes out his family...
Tracie Thomas
December 14, 2013
Dear Family of Moe, As I am sitting at the Hara Arena, Section 29 for my daughter's Silver Stick Hockey Tournament, I was looking up information about the hockey greats with the banners hanging in the arena. I was saddened to read about Moe's passing. May you find peace and solace at this time.
Gerry Moore
December 14, 2013
A great teammate, and an even better person.
Moe RIP.
Gerry Moore
December 14, 2013
Patty and Luc...May the memories of Moe fill your mind, warm your heart, and lead you through. John Luger
Becki
December 13, 2013
Mrs. Benoit & family -- I'm very sad to hear the news about "Moe." I have MANY fond memories of watching him & the "original" Dayton Gems play, both at Hara &, also, on a few road trips over the years. When I was much younger, my dad had an extra to a Gems' game & I decided to go with him. Watching the Gems & my first ice hockey game (& not on TV!) ... yes, I was hooked! For many years after that first game, we had season tickets & the memories of those great times back then are still fresh in mind. We lived in Preble Co. &, somehow, my dad found out where the Benoit family lived in Trotwood & we often took that route to Hara & at other times when we just might see "Moe" -- he was a rock star! As someone else has said, he had a great smile & he always played a clean game. I pray you will all find comfort in your memories of the happy times you shared together & in knowing he touched many lives & his "work" on the ice? Well, thanks for the memories, Moe!
Pam Bennett
December 13, 2013
My deepest sympathies to you, Sharon, and the whole family---I'm so glad I had a chance to meet Moe and you when we visited Diana and Gary in FL. May God bless you and give you peace---
Gary and Judy Horstman
December 13, 2013
I'll miss Moe. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him play with the Gems. He'll be missed.
Linda Caupp
December 13, 2013
Sharon and family, I am so sorry for your loss and so sad for my loss as well. Moe was like family to me and was always such a gentleman! I don't know what I will do not being able to pick up the phone to call him! Praying for all of you. He will never be forgotten. Love Linda
Lisa Denmark
December 13, 2013
My condolences to your family. Moe was a wonderful man and a true "Gem" to the Dayton community.
Beverly Hafer
December 13, 2013
As a kid, I loved watching Moe play for the Gems. When our son played hockey I would see him at Hara. I also had the pleasure to see him at my job.
Such a neat and friendly man.
You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scot W Denmark, MD
December 13, 2013
So many great memories of Moe and the original Dayton Gems. His tough, hard-nosed, but always clean play made him a favorite and a role model to those of us in youth hockey. As an adult, I had several occasions to see him at Good Sam, concentrating on his work, but never too busy to have a pleasant chat with a former fan. My condolences to the Benoit family.
Ed Heath
December 13, 2013
Moe was truly a wonderful person, I met him many years ago at Good Sam, and he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Bob Barber
December 13, 2013
Sharon, It was sad to here of Moe's passing. He was the BEST. My condolence to your family.
Tom Cook
December 13, 2013
Goodspeed Moe. RIP.
William Pringle
December 13, 2013
Dear Luc:
Once again I am very sorry to hear about your father's death and my sincere condolence to you and your family. Regards Will Pringle
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