Dorothy “Dot” Benedix

RUMFORD – With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our mother Dorothy “Dot” Benedix.

Born in Rumford to Margaret and Leo McHale on Nov. 13, 1933, and passed away Aug. 14, 2022 in Rumford. She graduated from Stevens High School of Rumford, class of 1952. She married George Benedix Sr. on Jan. 3, 1953, and together raised three sons.

Over the years she worked at Goodwin’s restaurant and was also a caterer famous for her date squares and other desserts. She was a ballot clerk for the town of Rumford for many years, as well as a volunteer at the Rumford Community Hospital for over 30 years. She was also a proud and faithful member of the Daughters of Isabella. She was very active in her local community and the Catholic Church and volunteered when she was able.

She is survived by her three sons, George Benedix Jr., Timothy Benedix, and Thomas Benedix; her grandchildren Erica, Nicole, Derek and Logan; her great-grandchildren Cassidy, Carlee, Owen, Emma, and Cole.

She was predeceased by her former husband, George Benedix Sr., and her companion, Roger Fournier, who brought her much comfort until his passing; two brothers, James McHale and Francis McHale, and four sisters, Catherine Burell, Margaret Howes, Patricia Gautreau, and Ellen Vallee.

A special thank you to Jennifer Kreckel and Louanne Thibodeau for being an immense help to our mother for many years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. at. St. John Church, 126 Main Ave., Rumford. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.funeralalternatives.net.