ROLLIE GEORGE BENEDICT – BRISTOL Rollie George Benedict passed away peacefully Thursday, November 9, 2017 on his 102nd birthday, at the Helen Porter Rehab Facility in Middlebury. He was surrounded by their loving, amazing staff. Rollie was born in Bristol, VT in 1915, to Abraham Lincoln Benedict and Delia (Odette) Benedict.
He is survived by brothers George Benedict and Phillip Benedict and his Wife Mae, sister Wilma Poljacik and 65+ nieces and nephews; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Rollie was predeceased by his loving wife Marjorie (Barrows) Benedict, their three children, Dixie, Rollin Sr., and David Benedict and sister Ethel Blakely.
Rollie was an expert on healthy living having participated in the Charles Atlas program in his early 20s. He lived his entire life learning all he could about the newest research on health and put these practices into play. He never drank alcohol or used caffeine. He worked hard his entire life. He was quick to crack a joke or break out in a limerick. He called his home health nurses “his best friends.” His family and friends will miss the twinkle in his eye and his big goofy grin.
Calling hours will be 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at the Brown McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. The funeral will follow directly after the calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Rollie’s name to the Helen Porter Rehab Facility, 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753. To send online condolences to his family please visit brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com
