It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Jacques Benoit, of Pomquet, Antigonish County, on November 18th, 2022,
at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital,
Antigonish.
Born and raised in Pomquet, he was well known throughout the
community with a long-standing reputation for being a gentle giant,
always with a smile and a friendly hello.
For over 40 years, Jacques was foreman for Colin R. MacDonald
Construction/Alva Construction, working throughout the province. He
took pride in his work and continued to build bridges up until shortly
before his passing, many of which can be seen around Nova Scotia
today.
Jacques was always available to lend a helping hand – from
repairing roofs and building decks, to laying foundations, he was
never too busy.
When not working or helping others with home projects, he
could be found tending to his lawn and garden, camping throughout the
Maritimes, playing cards, or basking in his sunchair with the country
music playing and working on his tan.
Jacques is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon;
children; Kim, Tracy (Jason), Pierre (Aimee); brothers, Anthony
(Carmel), Mario (Sherrie), Moses (Rita), James (Aggie), Sandy (Jean);
sisters, Rachel (Joey), Arteen, Evelyn (Michael), Delores (Johnny);
grandchildren, Alissa (David), Anthony, Ryan, and Riley, and numerous
nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Rachel
Benoit.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm in
C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish.
Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 1:00pm in Ste. Croix Church,
Pomquet, with Reverend Dennis Lamey presiding. Cremation to
follow, and burial in the parish cemetery at a later
date.
In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
1949 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jacques Benoit 1949 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia