Paul N. Benoit

Shrewsbury - Life’s simple pleasures for Paul Benoit meant time at his ocean home in Wells, Maine, coined ‘The Friendliest Town in Maine’. Paul was quick to make many friends and acquaintances in his adopted community since 2004. He loved all Maine had to offer from a short walk to the beach, tending to his gardens or sitting aside his bride, 'Cina' in their lawn chairs simply taking in the beauty of nature and life. 

Paul Norman Benoit was born March 3, 1943 in Worcester a son of the late J. Norman and Lillian (Jessie) Benoit. Raised and educated in Worcester he graduated from North High School with the class of 1961 and later from Worcester Technical Institute (WITTY) in 1963. Paul married Worcester native Racina F. Horgan in her native parish St. John’s Church on October 4, 1969. Longtime Shrewsbury residents they began dividing their time between Wells, Maine in 2004. 

Paul worked as a design draftsman for Morgan Construction Company for over twenty-five years and later in the same position for the City of Worcester in its sewer division, retiring in 2016. 

He also had a lifelong interest in coin collecting and also owned and operated a booth at the Grafton Flea Market in which he sold a myriad of products and sundries. Always looking for the bargain Paul had a keen eye for a discount and was a calculated couponer. 

Paul died Monday, August 12, 2024 in Gosnell Memorial Hospice Residence in Scarborough, Maine with his family at his side. He was 81. 

In addition to his wife of 54 years, ‘Cina’Benoit, he leaves his children, Stephen P. Benoit (Polly Bavo) of Ogunquit, Maine, Neil P. Benoit of Shrewsbury, Erin M. Tomich (Aaron) of Sutton and Kerry-Anne Ward (Nicholas Vitaris) of Shrewsbury; his grandchildren, Jacob Benoit, Keira Ward, Lillian and Liam Tomich; his sister, Beverly and nieces & nephews. 

Family and friends will honor and remember Paul's life by gathering for an evening wake in The Eastern Shores Club, 206 South Quinsigamond Avenue, Shrewsbury on Monday, August 19th from 4 to 7 p.m. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 20th in Saint John's Church, 44 Temple Street, Worcester at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Saint John’s Cemetery, Worcester. 

Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. John’s Food for the Poor Program, 20 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or https://www.stjohnsfoodforthepoor.org/about

Arrangements by James + John Heald of The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, Waltham.