Donald R. Benoit passed away on July 10, 2015 at the Willimansett West Nursing Center. He was born on Feb 11, 1933 in Chicopee to the late George and Irene (Parent) Benoit. He was a former communicant of the Assumption Church in Chicopee. He was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War era. Donald worked for many years as a machinist at the former Acme Chain Co. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed golfing and playing pool. His family and anyone who knew him will remember him for his love of animals. Donald is predeceased by his wife Lois (Manchester) Benoit who passed away on Mar 11, 2015. He leaves 2 sons Donald Benoit Jr. of South Hadley and Stephen Benoit of Chicopee; 4 daughters Anne Werbicki and her husband John of Belchertown, Teresa Benoit and her husband Carlos Rave of NY, Mary Russell and her husband Steven of AZ and Paula Cox of Monson; 2 sisters Barbara Douglas of Chicopee and Marion Polchlopek of OH; 5 grandchildren Maramonie, Nicholas, Ariel, Alexandra and Christopher and 2 great grandchildren Daphne and Maximillien. He was predeceased by 2 brothers Robert and Richard Benoit. A Funeral Service will be held on Tues July 21, 2015 at 10 AM from the Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield St. Chicopee with a Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 11 AM at Holy Name Parish in the Assumption Church. Burial will follow in St Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held on Mon July 20, 2015 from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home.