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Charles Benoit Obituary
He leaves his wife of 58 years, Georgette C. (Julian) Benoit; two sons, Charles E. Benoit and his wife Anna of Three Rivers, and Thomas H. Benoit and his wife Kathleen of East Hartford, CT; a brother, Real A. Benoit of Pottstown, PA; a sister, Rita Julian of Sturbridge; four grandchildren, Eric, Jake, Amber and Luke Benoit; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was born in Southbridge, the son of Treffle and Rose A. (Lacasse) Benoit.
Mr. Benoit worked for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority for over 32 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and Korea. He was a member of the American Legion in Sturbridge and was a huge Red Sox and Patriots fan. He especially loved and enjoyed spending time with his family.
His funeral will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Street, Southbridge, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Anne's Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge. Burial will follow at a later date in St. Anne's Cemetery in Sturbridge. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
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Richard Julian
June 18, 2008
My Uncle Edward was a great uncle to have. He often took me camping and he taught me to play ping-pong. He didn’t throw any games either; you had to earn a win. His only concession was when I was first learning he would play against me left handed; when I became proficient enough to win more games than not, he switched to his more dominant right hand where I learned the humiliation of losing again. The training came full circle when after I become good enough to consistently beat him and I switched to my left hand as a handicap to him.
He was always handy at building things and I learned to tinker on cars and such from him. He always had a stack of Popular Mechanics at his house which I loved to read through when I was a kid. He loved to joke around and he could always find humor in any situation. No matter how down in the dumps you might be feeling, his humor was infectious and never failed to cheer you up. He was a great man and I’ll miss him dearly but his health has been failing for a while now and I draw what little comfort I can by knowing that he is no longer suffering.
Aunt Dot, please know that my family loves you and will always be there for you when you need us.
Love,
Rich, Debbie, & Kylee
Bruce Lindsay
June 16, 2008
To all of the family, and especially to Georgette, we at American Legion Post 109 extend our deepest sympathies for your loss. May he rest in peace with all his fellow comrades who where part of the "Greatest Generation" and who so nobly served & protected their country and the world from tyranny.
Bruce G. Lindsay
Chaplain
Champeau-Vilandre Post 109
Deborah Morin
June 14, 2008
You were such a sweet man. You have been in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to your family during this time. I will keep them in my prayers for you.
Eric Benoit
June 14, 2008
I miss you Peppére, god speed to you. We'll be together again someday..I love you.
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