It is with great sadness that the family of the late Norman Benoit announce his passing at his Residence, St. Alban's, NL on Monday January 1, 2018 at the age of 51. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children: Candice (Cordell Bowers), Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, Daniel Benoit, St, Alban's, NL, grandson: Caine Bowers, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; parents: Paul & Beatrice Benoit, St. Alban's, NL; brother: Paul John Benoit (Tanya), St. Alban's, NL; sisters: Diana Benoit (Allan Collier), St. Alban's, NL, Joanne Benoit (Shannon Francis), Gander, NL, Kimberly (Darrell Hinks), Conne River, NL; the mother of his children: Ethel McDonald, St. Alban's, NL; girlfriend: Rochelle Duquette as well as a large circle of other nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his common law spouse: Melva Benoit; daughter: Heather McDonald. Funeral service on Saturday January 6, 201 at 11 am at Hynes' Coast of Bays Funeral Home, St Alban's, with Father Edward Brophy officiating. Interment at the R. C. Cemetery, St. Alban's. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Hynes' Coast of Bays Funeral Home, St. Alban's.