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Mary Benoit Obituary

BENOIT, MARY C. Mary C. Motta Benoit, 89, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Lionel Benoit. Mary was born in New Bedford, MA on December 28, 1923; daughter of the late Francisco and Rosa Freidas Motta; had worked as a seamstress for the former Amy Sue, Inc. until her retirement; was an active parishioner of Notre Dame Church, Durham having been a member of the craft group and the “Holy Rollers” meatball sub makers for the Durham Fair. Mother of Ronald (Jacqueline) Benoit, Richard (Rosemary) Benoit, Rosemarie (David) Scroggins and the late Albert Benoit. Grandmother of Jonathan Benoit, Deanna Lewis, Kimberly, Kelly and Jeffrey Scroggins. Sister of James Motta and the late Frank, Antonio, Buonoventura “Tut” Motta. Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 10:45. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 10:30 am. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Notre Dame Church at 11:30 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Unit, 7th Flr., Middlesex Hospital, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457. www.northhavenfuneral.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2013.

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December 2, 2013

With our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. We have many memories of your mom growing up on East Pearl St
Sharon Stopka & Jean Anderson Millard

December 2, 2013

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our deepest sympathy.
The Anderson Family
Bob, Jim, Bill & Jean

November 9, 2013

To the family
May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

Christian and Clare Couture

November 9, 2013

To Ronald, Richard, Rosemarie and spouses;
We are extremely sorry for the lost of your mother. Mrs Benoit was a very special friend and a second mother to me. I spent many days in her home and she was such a welcoming and loving person.
May she rest in peace and may God give you all the strength to get through this very difficult time.

Pauline & Tommy Meeker

November 8, 2013

Rich and Rosemary, so sorry to here of your mom's passing. we have a lot of memories of her when we were kids at the old neighborhood. She was a good person. With our deepest sympathy. Pauline (Couture) Meeker and Tom Meeker

Cindy Koczak - Anthem BCBS

November 7, 2013

Rosemary and family..So sorry for your loss.

Dinora Rodriguez

November 7, 2013

To Rosemary - My Condolences to you and your family - from Dinora Rodriguez Bluecross Blueshield Ct .

Renee Rausch

November 7, 2013

Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother and Grandmother.

November 7, 2013

With heartfelt sympathy - we are very sorry - we will remember her.

Liz & Terry Silvestro

November 7, 2013

Dear Rich and Rosemary,

With deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,
James and Caroline Ardito

Renee Rausch

November 7, 2013

Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom and Grandmother.

Jan Rogers Ciskowski

November 6, 2013

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember her well from EPearl St when all of us used to hang around together. My prayers are with you and your family

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