Charles N. Benoit, 52 of 676 Stafford Street in the Rochdale section of Leicester, died Tuesday Feb. 1 in his home after a long illness.
His wife Eileen (Rogers) Benoit died in 1998. He leaves his mother Yvonne (Dalbec) Benoit of Cherry Valley, a brother and sister-in-law Daniel and Betsey Benoit of Cherry Valley and a nephew Francis Benoit of Cherry Valley, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Mr. Benoit was born in Worcester son of the late Normand Benoit. He graduated from Leicester High School in 1971. He worked many years at WPI as a licensed steam fireman, retiring due to illness. He previously worked at Worcester Spinning and Finishing in Cherry Valley. He was a volunteer firefighter at Station 2, Cherry Valley, worked on the Civil Defense and Rescue, and the Leicester Ambulance Service. He was an avid animal lover and enjoyed playing accordian for a number of years.
A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Wed., Feb. 2 in MORRISON-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. Following cremation, burial of ashes will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are Wednesday Feb. 2 from 5:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA. 01104
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