Jeannette M. Benoit, 65, of Lincoln, died Wednesday at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston after a courageous battle. She was the wife of Norman P. Benoit. They had been married 43 years.

Born in Montreal, Canada, she was a daughter of Marguerite (Bourbonniere) Blier of Smithfield and the late Albert D. Blier.

Mrs. Benoit is also survived by her sons Michael Benoit and his wife Laurie of North Smithfield and Christopher Benoit and his wife Lisa of Cumberland, her sister Debra Blier of Morgan, Vermont and her grandchildren Kyle and Emily Benoit.

She had been employed by AT Cross Manufacturing Co. prior to her retirement. She loved camping and craft shows, sewing and being with her family.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 am from the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Avenue, Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Jude Church, Front Street, Lincoln. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 would be appreciated.

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