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Francis Benoit Obituary
Northbridge - Francis W. "Benny" Benoit, 72, of Webster, formerly of Northbridge, died in his home on Saturday, August 24, after a long illness.
He leaves his wife of 51 years, Claire H. (Boileau) Benoit; two children: Cheryl A. Rice and her husband, Allan M. Rice, of Bolton, and John M. Benoit of Webster; four grandchildren: Sergeant Todd S. Rice, U.S. Army, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, Eric F. Rice of Bolton, and Monica L. Benoit and Morgan M. Benoit, both of Webster; a sister, Patricia A. Williams of Northbridge; a brother, Richard G. Benoit of Whitinsville; and nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Walter J. and Grace M. (Hurney) Benoit, he was also predeceased by three brothers: Walter Benoit of Smyrna, DE, Donald Benoit of Dunedin, FL, and Robert Benoit of Millbury.
Born in Woonsocket, RI, on March 26, 1941, he was raised in Uxbridge and lived for many years in Northbridge before moving to Webster in 2007. He was a graduate of Northbridge High School. He then earned an associate degree in business from Quinsigamond Community College, and computer certification from Clark University, both in Worcester. He served for eight years in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserve.
Mr. Benoit was a computer technician at New Horizons in Burlington for several years before illness forced his retirement in 2001. Before that, he worked for 10 years as a United Parcel Service supervisor in Ashland and Shrewsbury. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Parish, Northbridge.
Mr. Benoit's family would like to take this opportunity to thank Central Massachusetts Hospice for their support and for the excellent and loving care they gave him.
His earthly remains will be buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Whitinsville, after a graveside service at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 30. There are no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to Central Massachusetts Hospice, 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn, MA 01501. Turgeon Funeral Home, 80 School St., Northbridge, has been given charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis Benoit
Stephen Hendrickx
September 1, 2013
Dick, I hope you and your family can find peace in this time of your heavy loss. Peace can come hard but it is there.
Steve Hendrickx
August 30, 2013
Dear Clare and Family, our deepest sympathy on your loss. We shall always remember our fun filled gatherings. Of how Bennie loved to laugh. He will be missed.
Paul and Jeannie OHara
August 29, 2013
Claire,John and family
Our deepest sympathy
Barbara & Leo Brochu
Mike Smith
August 28, 2013
Mrs. Benoit & John and family.......
Sorry about your loss of your loved
one. He was a good man and you will have many memories. Thinking of you.
Mike Smith
Marge Smith
August 28, 2013
To the Benoit family and Pat.
My sincere sympathy to all. RIP.
Marge Smith
Michael Lussier
August 28, 2013
Claire, Cheryl and John - So sorry to hear of Benny's passing. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Mike
August 28, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Benoit family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).
Lucille Lafreniere
August 28, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the family. we shared a lot of good times in the past and had a lot of good laughs. Benny will find peace in the arms of the Lord!
Wilfrid and Lucille Lafreniere
amy & Bob Amaral
August 27, 2013
John & Family
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad.
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