Denis Leo Benoit - Following a lengthy battle with COPD, it is with profound sadness yet peace that we announce the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Denis Leo Benoit, of Cornwall, ON, who passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022, at the age of 74, with family by his side.
Survived by his loving wife, Denise (Marchand-Caron); daughter, Cindy (Bill); son Denis; grandchildren, Braydon, Landon, and Avery; brothers, Lyle (Darla), Larry (Ann), and Gerry (Sue); sisters, Audrey (Gerry) and Elaine; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Denis was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Linda (McCourt); his parents John “Joffre” and Marion (Bergeron); brother Ivan (Odette) and infant brother Norman.
For 27 years, Denis “Benny” worked as a pipefitter at Courtaulds until its closure in 1992, then took his trade to Domtar where he worked until his retirement. He was a sports fan, loved watching hockey (Montreal Canadians) and baseball, enjoyed listening to live music performed by family and friends, playing games on his computer, and spending time with his family. He was a proud husband, father, and grandfather, yet a fiercely funny man and jokester whose mandate was to make everyone around him laugh. He also loved dogs and will be missed by his neighbor and granddog Mila, whom he spent time with every day.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses from Bayshore Home Care who cared for Denis in his final years, and the doctors and staff at the Cornwall Community Hospital for their compassionate care and kindness during such a difficult time.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Home. A celebration of life will occur on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM, at the RCAFA Wing, located at 240 Water St W in Cornwall. All friends and family are welcome.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Lung Association or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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