1924 – 2014
Putnam – Vivian F. (Catella) Benoit, 90, of School St, died Monday, June 9, 2014, in Westview Health Care. She was the loving wife of the late George B. Benoit. Born in Milford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alessandro and Francesca (Broggini) Catella.
On May 10, 1947, in Milford, Massachusetts she was united in marriage to George B. Benoit who died on June 17, 2004.
Mrs. Benoit enjoyed reading the local newspapers, word puzzles, and summering with her family at Killdeer Island in Webster, MA. She was an accomplished hand stitcher and a communicant at St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam.
Vivian was employed as a secretary at the Misco Springs Corporation prior to starting her family and becoming a homemaker.
Vivian is survived by a daughter Jeanne Marie Benoit of Putnam, her black and white cat Whiskers, and several cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers F. Lawrence Catella and Dario Bottiggi and a sister Thelma Catella.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Vivian’s family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2014 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon in St. Mary Church, 218 Providence St, Putnam, CT. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or to the charity of one’s choice. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Linda McAuliffe
Dear Jeanne,
May your dedicated love for your mother bring consolation in your grief. I hope that fond memories will replace your sorrow and bring you solace.
Dolores Kania
So Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss seeing Vivian, she was one tough lady, but she still stole my heart,
Mikayla Van Dam
Dear Ms. Benoit,
My family and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know a bond between a mother and daughter is special. May your love and warm memories always keep her close to your heart.
Pat Donnelly
To my dear cousin Jeannie, this saddens me so and I can only imagine your grief and remember mine when my Mom passed. They are together now and I am sure they are all catching up on old times. As the generation before us dwindles , their togetherness in Heaven increases. Prayers and thoughts to you.
Sharon Heon
Sorry to learn of your loss. You have been a wonderful and caring daughter for so long that it is testament to how good of a mom she was.
Anna Mendes-O'Leary
Jeanie,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. You were and have always been a caring and loving daughter. May the many years of memories you shared bring you comfort and peace. May it also help you to know that other people care about you at this difficult time. If there is anything I can do to help, feel free to contact me.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom.
Take care.
Sincerely,
Anna M. Mendes-O’Leary
Sandy Montie
Dear Jeannie,
I just got word of your mother’s passing. I am so sorry. Your mother was so kind to invite me into her home when I was young and gracious towards me as I grew to know her. She had a heart of gold. She also was my mother’s BEST roommate at Westview and my mother, Sophie, is so saddened so hear the news. I called you to get them to be roommates again……..we didn’t know. Hope you are OK.
Love, Sandy Bob & Andrew Montie, Sophie, Ben & Roseann (Montie) Kondysar