Richard G. Benoit Sr., age 75, of Putnam, died Sunday, December 4, 2106, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare - University Campus, Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 57 years, Barbara A. (Perry) Benoit of Putnam; a son, Mark S. Benoit and his wife Tammy of Thompson; a daughter, Donna L. Benoit and her companion Matthew Morin of Thompson; two brothers, Edward Benoit and his wife Alice of Brooklyn, Normand Benoit and his wife Beverly of Florida; a sister, Carol Riggs and her husband Gary of Florida; eight grandchildren, Richard, Allan, Amanda, Danny, Kyle, Glenn, Dylan and Ben; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, Richard G. Benoit Jr.; a  a sister, Jeanne Bennett and by a brother, Ronald Benoit and his wife Joanne.

He was born in Putnam, son of the late Leodore and Agnes (Lamiotte) Benoit and lived in Putnam all his life.  He worked at Bates Shoe in North Grosvenordale, Numa Tool in Thompson and Medal Selling in Putnam before opening his own business, Richard Benoit Painting Contractor, which he owned and operated for over 45 years.  He loved painting and enjoyed going to the casino.

Richard was a devoted husband and was a great dad and grandfather who loved his family.  He will be missed but lives on in each and everyone of us.  He will be always in our hearts.

There are no calling hours.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a date and time to be announced.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street. Webster has been entrusted with the arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may light a candle or post a message of condolence.

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