Michael F. Benoit

MICHAEL F. BENOIT � DATELINE:�MILFORD, NH � Michael F. Benoit, 65, resident of Milford, NH, died November 9, 2007 at his home. � He was born in Worcester, MA on October 18, 1942, a son of the late Armand & Rita (Brouliette) Benoit. � Mr. Benoit was raised and educated in Southbridge, MA and graduated from Clark University, Worcester, MA. � He had been a resident of Milford since 1988 and had formerly resided in Fitchburg, MA for many years. � Mr. Benoit was an accountant for most of his working life.�He owned and operated MB Fitness, Nashua, NH for 7 years.�Following his retirement, he was employed for Hollis Transportation Company. � He was an avid fitness enthusiast who enjoyed mountain climbing and hiking. � Mr. Benoit was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Milford. � He was a loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather. � Family members include his wife, Ann Marie (Tremblay) Benoit of Milford; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Mary Benoit of Merrimack, NH; a daughter and son-in-law, Andrea & Rob Seltzer of New Rochelle, NY; 4 grandsons, Max, Colby, Jared and George. � A calling hour will be held on Wednesday, November 14th from 9:30 10:30 am in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH.�A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am in St. Patrick's Church, 34 Amherst Street, Milford, NH, followed by cremation.�Donations in his memory may be made to the Share Program, P.O. Box 27, Milford, NH�03055.�Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.�For more information, go to www.smith-heald.com.