Benoit, Phyllis

Phyllis Ruth (Jones) Benoit passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022 at the Atria in Rocky Hill, CT. She was born

and raised in Hartford, CT. She and her brother Raymond survived the Hartford Circus fire in 1944. She moved to

Rocky Hill, CT in 1964 and that became her true home. Phyllis was the loving wife of Philip Benoit for 40 years. Phil was devoted to Phyllis and was her best caretaker. Together they were active in the Sheet Metal Union and the Democratic party in Rocky Hill, CT. She enjoyed

campaigning for the party and was seen waving in support of her candidates. Phyllis was an excellent cook. She had a quick wit and loved her brother Ray. Later in life they spent many hours together laughing and sharing childhood stories. She leaves behind her son Benjamin Strazze (Gene), her daughter Bonita Lawler, her husband Bruce Lawler who passed on March 6, 2022 and her son Leonard Fournier. She was predeceased by her son Gary Fournier.

Phyllis leaves behind her grandchildren Eric Strazze (Tiffany) with whom she had a special bond, Danielle

(Ricky) Daigle, Allison Fournier and Justin. As well as her great grandson Riley. She leaves behind her nieces and nephews Carol (Phil) Pasternak, Patrick, Keith Jones, Karen Lair and Lauren Mcdunnah. She thoroughly enjoyed her time with her great nieces and nephews Jimmy (J-ray), Paige, Meghan, Michael, Craig and Paul. She also leaves behind Steve, Sue, Karen, Mark, Keith Benoit along with Doreen, Scott, Pam, Courtney, Ashley and Kimberly Benoit and the Egidio Family Erin, Danielle, Alexis, Jacquelin and Kyle. Also left behind good friends Monica Fournier, Rose Goodrich and Daughter-in-law Annette Fournier. Family and friends are invited to the BROOKLAWN Funeral Home, 511 Brook St. Rocky Hill, on Saturday, June 18th from 2-4p.m. There will be a gathering after the service at Denovellis Italian Restaurant, 944 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, CT

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