Bridport, VT Mrs. Mattie C. Benoit Mattie C. Benoit 86, died Wednesday evening March 2, 2011 with family members by her side. With the love and care from her family and the support of hospice, Mattie was able to stay in her home which was her wish. She was born in Addison May 6, 1924 the daughter of the late Edwin Stanton Cross & Nellie (Farnsworth) Cross. Mattie was a graduate of Vergennes High School class of 1943. She is survived by her children, Rene E. Skip Benoit & his wife Sharon, of Weybridge, Larry S. Benoit & his wife Nancy, of Hendersonville, TN, Jerry P. Benoit & his wife Nina, of Shoreham, Donald A. Benoit, of Florida and Sharon L. Benoit, of Bridport. By his five grandchildren, his fifteen great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Rene A. Benoit who she married October 22, 1943 in Fayetteville, N.C. He died February 28, 2008 Graveside services will be held in the spring in St. Genevieve Cemetery in Shoreham. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Addison County Home Health and Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral home. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com