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Francis Benoit Obituary
Born in Framingham, he is the son of Mary V. (Malloy) Benoit of Westborough and the late Donald A. Benoit. He was educated in Westborough schools and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School.
During the Vietnam Era he served with the U.S. Army.
Mr. Benoit was employed as a rigger for the Kennedy Space Center in Florida prior to moving to Maine two years ago. In earlier years, he was employed as a truck driver for Overnite Express.
In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by two brothers, Charles Benoit of Brasher Falls, NY and Vincent Benoit of Hopkinton; three sisters, Sheila Wenc of The Villages, FL, Donna Perry of Westborough and Paula Hogan of Northborough. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a great grand niece.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery. Calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Sunday, March 9, from 2 to 5 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.
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Memories and Condolences
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Charles & Tina Benoit
March 14, 2008
Franny we will always miss you but you will live in our hearts forever.
tom donahue
March 8, 2008
sorry to here about my best buddey, we were joined at the hip for many years. my deapest sympathey to all.
Ken Desilets
March 7, 2008
Franny – I’ll always remember the great cousin he was in my early youth. His loss was not expected so soon and I know he will be greatly missed by all our family and friends. He will never be forgotten.
Michael Desilets
March 7, 2008
To my dear Auntie Rie and all her devoted children, my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Cousin Franny. Pax vobiscum.
Crystal Boulanger
March 6, 2008
Uncle Frannie ... is what I have always known you as ...My Grandfather Jim Berry and the rest of my family wouldnt have it any other way you will be greatly missed but always loved ... *Crystal*
jim berry
March 6, 2008
fran.from jim berry,you,r old trucking friend from overnight.the only driver you could sleep in the bunk as i drove us around the county.well i hope the trip up will be as great as it was with me at the controls of the big mack,s.jim
Jay & Debra Yates
March 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Frannie.....what a great guy...he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Joe and Wendy Perry
March 6, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Fran & Sheila Wenc
March 6, 2008
Mom, Chuck, Donna, Paula & Vin
It's hard to understand why people we love are taken from us, but I pray you all find comfort in knowing you were a special part of Franny's life. Wishing you all strength and peace. Love, She & Fran
Karen Remillard
March 6, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy to everyone for your loss. Fran was a wonderful man, a great friend. It was an honor to have known him. May he rest in peace and watch over all those he loved. God Bless
Lisa Perry
March 5, 2008
Uncle Chuck & Aunt Donna and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Love, Joey, Lisa and the Girls
Kathy Yates & David Furbish
March 5, 2008
I'm so sorry to here about Franny. He will be missed. He was a great person and friend. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. He is now an Angel in Heaven looking down on us.
God be with you all
Debra (perry) King
March 5, 2008
Im so sorry for your lost my prayers are with you all
Debbie (Yates) Blash
March 5, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Franny. I hadn't seen him in years but we had some good times in Westboro during the high school years. I didn't know he was living in Maine. My sympathy to all his family.
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