Donat J. Benoit, 48, of Goffstown died December 5, 2004 of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Donat was born on August 16, 1956 in Manchester the son of the late Donat and Claire (Begin) Benoit. He was a US Navy veteran. He was employed at LTX in Westwood, MA for 19 years. Donat loved spending time with his family and friends as well as the outdoors, spending time with his dogs and traveling. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Family members include; his wife, Gloria (Martinez) Benoit, of 23 years; one son, William L. Felt of Manchester; one daughter, Lisa Martinez of San Jose, CA; five grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald A. Benoit of Litchfield and Conrad R. Benoit of Manchester; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 8th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM with services at 8:00 PM at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue. Burial will be Thursday at 10:30 AM in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent The ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104.