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Frederick Benoit

Frederick Benoit

Born In: Burgeo Newfoundland

Passed in: North Sydney
Passed on: January 22nd, 2016

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Fred Benoit, age 81, on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 at the Northside General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Burgeo, N.L., he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Jane (Lawrence) Benoit.
Fred spent most of his life at sea having sailed on the Great Lake boats, retiring from Algoma Shipping after many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in North Sydney.
Fred is survived by his loving wife Mabel (Buglar) Benoit; his two sons Alex (Gwen) Benoit of Valley, N.S., Joe (Melody) Benoit of Calgary; by his grandchildren Michael, Steven, Lori, Brian; great-grandchildren Morgan, Riley, Jace; by his two brothers Jack (Eva) Benoit, Clarenville, N.L., Don (Carol) Benoit, Mississauga, Ont.; sisters Joyce (Jerry) Leddey, B.C., Josie (John) Synasel, London, Ont. and by several nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph Benoit, Victor (Goldie) Benoit and sisters Bessie Campbell (Murray), Mary Parsons (Joe).
Visitation for Fred will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. A prayer service will follow at 9 p.m. with Rev. Julio Martin officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.


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