Obituary of Walter Ronald Benoit Jr.

Walter R. Benoit

May 4, 1948 – February 3, 2025

Walter R. Benoit, 76, of Middleborough, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. He was the loving husband, cherished best friend, and soulmate of Linda (Cobb) Benoit, with whom he shared 48 remarkable years filled with love and laughter.

Born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts, Walter was the son of the late Walter and Marolyn (Sargent) Benoit. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1966 before proudly and honorably serving his country in the U.S. Army, completing two tours in Vietnam.

Following his service, Walter had a long and varied career, starting as a mechanic at J&A Auto, a counter salesman at Brest Auto in Brockton, then as a painter for Brophy and Philips. He was the Facility Maintenance Supervisor at Haemonetics in Braintree for 30 years, where he was known for his relentless work ethic and dependability.

Walter eventually found his true passion in Law Enforcement as a Special Police Officer, starting in Taunton and Middleborough and concluding with 38 years of service to the town of Carver, where he lived with the love of his life, Linda, for 42 years.

When Walter was not working, he dedicated his time to friends and family. If someone needed an extra hand, they knew they could depend on Walter. He especially enjoyed working on projects with his lifelong, dearest friends, Jack and Jim Daly.

On the rare occasion Walter was not working, he could be found on the golf course or playing cards with the guys. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Walter is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda (Cobb) Benoit; daughter Anita Doll and her husband, John, of Carver, MA; daughter Joy Smith and her husband, Jordan, of Hawaii; son Russell Oliveira of Commerce, GA; and his siblings, Irene O’Donnell and her husband, Steven, of Brockton, MA; Joseph (Joe) and his wife, Eileen, of Merrimack, NH; Michael (Mike) and his wife, Sandra Whitman, of Knoxville, TN; Norman of Middleborough, MA; Robert (Bob) and his partner, Sharon, of Knoxville, TN; the late Stanley Benoit, and his wife, Elizabeth (Betty), of Brockton, MA. Walter also leaves behind many grandchildren, nieces and nephews, who will cherish his memory.

A wake will be held on Monday, February 10th, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Carver, MA. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 11th, at 11:00 AM, also at Shepherd Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pine Hills Cemetery in West Bridgewater, MA.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in his name to Homes For Our Troops, 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780 (www.hfotusa.org) or Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379 (www.oldcolonyhospice.org).