Obituary of Gary Edmund BENOIT

BENOIT, Gary Edmund September 24, 1944 – Montreal, Quebec August 30, 2015 – Okotoks, Alberta Gary Benoit of Calgary, AB, passed away on August 30, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Gary was born in Montreal and later moved to Calgary. For 33 years, he was the Human Resource Staff Land Manager before retiring in 2008. Gary’s passions included photography, puzzles, and movies. All of which he loved to do with his family and friends. Gary is survived by his children, Craig Benoit & De of Saratoga Springs, NY, Randy Benoit & Lia of Calgary, Kevin Benoit & Alex of Calgary; grandchildren, Alexander Benoit of Saratoga Springs, NY, Connor Benoit of Calgary, Nicholas Benoit of Calgary, Samantha Benoit of Calgary, Lily Benoit of Calgary; siblings, Norman Benoit & Janet of Phoenix, AZ, Manon Hughes & Douglas of Windsor, Richard Benoit of Montreal, Dennis Benoit & Celine of Montreal, Terry Benoit & Solange of Montreal; and other family members, Genevieve Benoit & Eric Nadeau of Montreal, Lynn Hughes & Stacey of Toronto, Roxanne Winters & Steve of Auckland, NZ, Patrick Hughs & Stephanie of Windsor; close friends, Bonnie & Al Thompson; and pets, Kea & Layla. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Sandra Brown in 2011. There will be no formal funeral service. Forward condolences through . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222. or the Calgary Flying Club 1 (403) 288-8831. In living memory of Gary Benoit, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.