Obituary of Anne A. Benoit

ANNE A. BENOIT Troy- Anne A. (Snead) Benoit, 85, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully Monday, February 2, 2009 at Stratton VA Medical Center. Anne was born in Richmond, VA on October 11, 1923. As a young child her family relocated to Schenectady where she graduated with honors from Nott Terrace HS. She was an enlisted private in the Army during WWII where she was decorated with the WWII Victory Medal. She was married to Russell Benoit on August 31, 1951 and relocated to Troy, where they resided until Russell's passing on March 1, 1992. After being widowed, Anne moved to the St. Jude Apts. in Wynantskill. She enjoyed the company of the seniors who lived in the complex, and the many social events. She was active in their community and enjoyed planning parties, baking and cooking. She also enjoyed politics and campaigned for JFK. She was an avid reader, loved playing cards, Scrabble and did her crossword puzzles daily. She loved to sew, knit and crochet. Anne was a strong, independent woman who worked outside the home in the business field. Anne is survived by her daughter: Marsha Connell of Troy and 3 grandchildren Michael Toomey, Richard Connell, and Lynnsey Connell and her great granddaughter; Michaela Toomey whom she was "so happy I got to know". She was predeceased by her sister; Phyllis Crossman of Schenectady and Lexington, SC. Special thanks to Dr. Vish; her primary care physician, the ER staff, and the staff on 7B. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday from 5-7 pm at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, and Latham. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00 pm the funeral home In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Albany County Nursing Home Activities Dept., Albany Shaker Rd., Albany NY 12211, to help in meeting the needs of the Alzheimer's population. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com