Joseph E. Benoit Sr., age 76, of Spencer, died Saturday, August 13, 2016, at home.

He leaves his wife of 57 years, Jane M. (Dufault) Benoit of Spencer; two sons, Joseph Benoit Jr. of Spencer, Scott Benoit and his wife Gina Benoit of Peachtree, GA.; one daughter, Susan Benoit of Southbridge; three sisters, Helen Pelchat of Spencer, Mary Bigwood of Spencer and Karen Hutchinson of Tennessee; four grandchildren.

He was born in Worcester, son of the late Joseph A. and Mary (Keigney) Benoit and lived in Spencer most of his life.  He was a retired truck driver, having worked many years for Washington Mills in Grafton.  He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and restoring old cars.

There are no calling hours.  Funeral services and burial are private.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, MA has been entrusted with arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may light a candle or post a message of condolence.