Matthew James Benoit, 88, of 63 Route 125 in Kingston, NH died on September 16, 2001 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr. Benoit was born on July 29, 1913 in Medford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Matthew and Beatrice (Locke) Benoit. Prior to retirement he had worked as a purchasing agent for Stone & Webster out of Boston for twenty-five years. Family members include; his wife of 42 years, Rachel (Stitt) Benoit; one daughter, Shirley St. Laurent of Seabrook, New Hampshire; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Claire Collins of New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews.