Loretta A. BenoitAge: 75Loretta A. Benoit, 75, passed away on Friday November 18th, 2016 at the Burlington Health and Rehab Center.She was born on November 3, 1941 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Edmund and Bertha (Durivage) Benoit.She is survived by her 2 sons, Michael and his wife Caroline Shortsleeve of Essex Junction, VT, and Peter Shortsleeve of Burlington, VT; her 3 granddaughters, Courtney, Emily and Sarah Shortsleeve; her brother, Edmund Benoit and his wife Beverly of FL, as well as several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by a son Thomas Shortsleeve in 1990.A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday November 22, 2016 at noon at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Chapel, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, VT with visiting hours from 11AM until the service at noon. Burial will follow in the family lot in New Mount Calvery Cemetery in Burlington.Memorial Contributions in her name can be made to: Humane Society of Chittenden County142 Kindness Ct.S. Burlington VT 05403Visit burlingtonfreepress.com/obituaries to Express condolences and sign the guest book.