Dean has proudly served his country since enlisting in 2002 and has included deployments to Africa, Afghanistan and Haiti.
Dean Benoit, in his 35th year, suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident, on Thursday, August 11, 2011. Affectionately known as "Gussy" by his loving wife of 12 years, Leann (nee Welsh) of Verona, Ontario. Sadly missed by his children Madisen and Noah. Dear son of Isaac and the late Helen Benoit. Also fondly remembered by Leann's family: her parents Joyce and Christopher Welsh, sister Crystal Rumbolt (Robert), nieces Lilly and Leah, grandparents Helen and Wallace Maynard. Predeceased by his grandparents Peter and Priscilla Benoit and Augustus and Ivy Hynes, as well as Leann's grandparents Mary and Israel Welsh. Dean will be missed by numerous friends and colleagues. In keeping with Dean's wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, 1900 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, Ontario, on Monday, August 15, between the hours of 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Funeral service at KINGSTON GOSPEL TEMPLE, 2295 Princess Street, on Tuesday, August 16 at 2:00 pm. As expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Dean would have wanted to be remembered for his colourful life and his family requests that everyone wear bright apparel to the visitation and service. www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com