Wallace P. "Wally" Benoit, 80, of Williston, passed on to be with the Lord, with his wife and family by his side, on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Wally was born in Burlington on Oct. 11, 1933, the son of Sylvester "Sonny" and Mabel (Bergeron) Benoit. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1952, and served his country for the United States Army. Wallace worked as a Class A Tool-maker at General Electric in Burlington for 35 years, retiring in 1988. During retirement he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He grew grapes and made excellent wine and beer. Wally is survived by his wife of 59 years, Michaelena (DePaul) Benoit; their children, daughter-in-law, Deborah, wife of Peter, and their children, Shara and husband, Eugene Messier, Mariah and Phillip Benoit; Paula Fitzgerald and husband, John, and their children, Jacob Fitzgerald and wife, Grace, and Ryan and Emily Fitzgerald; and Scott Benoit and wife, Mary, and their children, Vincent and Weston; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Lyric and Eloise; brothers, William Benoit and wife, Ruth, and Douglas Benoit; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; son, Peter Benoit; and sister-in-law, Marie Benoit. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, July 10, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Resurrection Park Cemetery on Hinesburg Road in South Burlington. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.lavignefuneral home.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the ALS Association, Northern NE Chapter, 110 Ferry St., Suite 439, Concord, NH 03301; or to Williston Rescue, 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495.