Michael S. Benard
October 5, 1957 — March 8, 2012
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Michael S. Benard
Michael was born on October 5, 1957 in Stoneham, a son of the late Ernest L. and Shirley L. (McRae) Benard.He was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1975.He married his beloved wife of 30 years, Donna Ferguson on November 7,1981 and they settled in East Hampton, CT to raise a family and build his business.
With hard work and dedication, Michael started Bobcat of Connecticut and Greater Springfield and grew the business into a highly successful provider of light construction equipment. Following his parents example on how to operate a business, Michael became the largest seller of Bobcat equipment in the state of Connecticut. He was a longtime supporter of Little League Baseball, was a member of Northeast Equipment Dealers Association and was an active member of the Rotary Club of East Hampton, with many years dedicated to the Interact club, the Rotary Student Exchange Program.
He enjoyed traveling to Europe, St. Maarten, and especially Gulfport, Florida. Michael also truly enjoyed many joyous occasions and gatherings of family and friends at the family house on Cape Cod.
Above all else, Michael was a dearly devoted husband and father. His passion, love and enthusiasm for his children were constant and overflowing.He loved anything involving his family and friends, especially boating on Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton. Michael's exuberant nature and personal kindness touched the lives of people everywhere he went. He will be forever loved and always remembered.
He was the beloved husband of Donna L. (Ferguson) Benard with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.Devoted father of Andrew Benard and his fiancé Elizabeth Weinstein of Irvine, CA, and Chelsea Benard of E. Hampton, CT.Cherished son-in-law of Christine A. Ferguson of Marlborough, CT. Loving brother of Richard Benard and his wife Cynthia of Lakeville, Gary Benard and his wife Susan of Melrose, Gerald Carney and his wife Kathy of Pocasset, and the late Jeffrey Benard.Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Relatives and friends will honor and remember Michael's life by gathering for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, on Sunday, March 11 from 2-6 PM and again on Monday morning at Seven Mile Road Church, 84 Green St., Melrose, where his Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:00 AM.Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
If you wish, honor Michael's life with a gift in his memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Dr., Ste. 101, Natick, MA 01760 (www.lls.org/ ) or to the Be the Match Foundation, 3001 Broadway St. N.E., Ste. 601, Minneapolis, MN 55413 (www.marrow.org)
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Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, March 11, 2012
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
Life Celebration
Monday, March 12, 2012
Starts at 10:00 am
Seven Mile Road Church
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