Franklin -------John “Jack” E. Benoit, 74, passed away on January 5, 2011 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, N.H., surrounded by his children, after a battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Jack was born on November 7, 1936 in Franklin, N.H. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping, especially with his sons. One of his favorite pastimes was pheasant hunting with Ebony. He was also an excellent fly-fisherman and was proud to teach his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed daily drives around Andover to visit his family and friends. He always treasured times at family gatherings.
Jack is survived by two sisters, Reana Preve and Corrine Keyser; two brothers, Lester And Harry Benoit; five children, Gary Benoit and his wife, Tina, of Andover, N.H., Brenda Thisell and Chris Peck of Vershire, Vermont, Kenneth Benoit and his wife, Kristina, of Belmont, N.H., Sharon Sheperd and Joe Barton of Gilmanton, N.H., Scott Benoit and his wife, Diane, of Northfield, N.H.; four grandchildren, Jessie Thisell of New York City, Benjamin Benoit of Winnisquam, N.H., Dominique Murphy of Portsmouth, N.H., Nikita Thisell of Enfield, N.H. and many, many close nephews and nieces.
No calling hours will be held.
A Service will be held by his son, Gary, at his home in Andover in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. 0330l.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to wilkinsonbeane.com.