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Stephen M. Benoit

1951 - 2017

Stephen M. Benoit obituary, 1951-2017, Milton, VT

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Minor Funeral and Cremation Center

237 Route 7 South

Milton, Vermont

Stephen Benoit Obituary

Stephen M. Benoit

Age: 65 • Milton

Stephen M. Benoit, 65, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home in Milton.

Stephen was born September 13, 1951 in Burlington, the son of the late Marcel and Theresa Carpenter Benoit. He served his country with the US Air Force. An avid sports fan, he loved following the Red Sox, Bruins, Giants and Celtics. He also enjoyed music, hunting and fishing.

He married the former Barbara Lussier LaDuke in 1992 who survives him. He also leaves his children; Skeeter of Burlington, Jessica Martin and her husband, Randy of Georgia, Angela Benoit and fiancé, Dan of Winooski, Heidi Benoit of Winooski, Sara Owen and her husband, Rick of Milton and Adam LaDuke of Milton as well as two grandchildren; Wyatt Martin and Faith Owen. He leaves his sister; Linda Huard and her husband, John of Burlington and his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Benoit, his nephew, Phillip and his mother in law, Irene Kelly.

Stephen's family would like to thank the Milton Police Department and Milton Rescue Squad as well as the caring staff at the University of Vermont medical Center, the VA and Birchwood Terrace for the care given to him as well as his family during his illness.

Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from Noon until 2 PM in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM in the funeral home with Fr. John Feltz officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Milton Rescue Squad, 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT 05468

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.minorfh.com

Visit burlingtonfreepress.com/obituaries to Express condolences and sign the guest book.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Jan. 3, 2017.

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Karen Cadorette

January 6, 2017

Steve was a happy go lucky guy.always a smile on his face.He worked with my husband randy at the burlington school dept in the 80,s im so sorry for your loss.they were both taken from us to young.God Bless

Lynne Lemire

January 4, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Steves passing. I have known him since we were kids. We went to school together, and we always joked that I was his other sister. May he rest in peace. God bless.

barbara Benoit

January 3, 2017

I was saddened to hear Of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Travis Bluto

January 3, 2017

Barb, Hidi, Jess, Adam, Sarah, Angela and James, So sorry for your loss. God Bless

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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Minor Funeral Home

237 Rte 7 S, Milton, VT

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Minor Funeral and Cremation Center

237 Route 7 South, Milton, VT 05468

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St. Ann's Cemetery

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