Katelyn Rinetta Benoit

We remember Katelyn, who left us too soon. A teenager with a passion for writing, computer games, music, gardening, and baking, she searched for happiness through creative outlets. Kat also immensely enjoyed the art of fashion and thrifting as well as "borrowing" clothes from her mother to create new outfits.
Katelyn faced the challenges of depression, bullying, and eating disorders while bravely living as a transgender young woman, always striving to be true to herself despite the difficulties she encountered.
Katelyn's life was marked by both joy in her creative passions and the struggle of living with depression.
As we grieve her loss, we also honor her strength and authenticity. Katelyn's memory is a reminder of the challenges many young people face and the importance of supporting one another in times of need. We will always remember her for her irreplaceable smile and laugh, her unique sense of humor, her huge and generous heart, and the impact she has had on those around her.
Katelyn was preceded in death by her grandmothers Peggy Ross and Raelene Hample. She is survived by her loving mother, Andrea Lincoln and father figure, Todd Stanton; her sister, Lucy and brother, Sebastian; great-grandmother, Lonnie Lincoln; aunt, Samantha (Nick) Howes; uncles, Randy Hample and Matthew Lincoln. Kat is also survived by long time best friends, Evan and Ari Helstrom as well as many other family members and friends who love her dearly.
Open calling hours will be held Saturday, April 5th from 2-5 pm at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618).