It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fernande Benedict (née Seguin) surrounded by her loving family at her residence on Monday, August 5th, 2025 at the age of 68 years. Beloved wife of Robert Benedict. She is survived by her children; Angel St. Denis, Marc St. Denis (Denise), her step-children; Mary Ann Benedict (Daniel Watson), Robert Benedict Jr. (Lauren) and Crystal Benedict (Ray), 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, her siblings; Roger Seguin, Bernice Valley (Harry), Claude Seguin (Pierrette) and Gilles Seguin (Dawna). She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; George and Rita Seguin (née Durocher) and by her brother; Bernard Seguin.
For 17 years, Fernande served as a delivery driver for the Standard-Freeholder, rising early each day in all weather conditions to ensure readers received their papers on time. Fernande’s commitment, reliability, and quiet devotion to the job made her a familiar and trusted presence on countless doorsteps across Akwesasne.

part of the morning routine, a friendly wave at dawn, and a symbol of consistency in a changing world.
Fernande’s family warmly invites all family and friends to gather for a time of visitation and remembrance on Sunday, August 10th, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm and from Monday, August 11th, 2025 from 11 am at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON (613-938-3888). A service of remembrance will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, August 11th, 2025 at 2 pm followed by cremation.
In honor of her memory, the family invites you to consider making a contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society.