Louis J. Benware
We gather here to bid farewell to a remarkable figure, Louis J Benware, born on June 5, 1932 in the humble town of Piercefield. Louis was a man of many virtues, a beacon of light in the lives of those who knew him.
His journey came to a peaceful end on May 23, 2026.
Louis served in the United States Army as a medic in the Korean war from 1952-1954. He was also a dedicated mechanic, a profession he took pride in and served in for six years at Burns News Auto Mechanic. But beyond his profession, Louis was a passionate outdoorsman who found solace and peace in nature. He loved walking, fishing, and camping, often sharing these moments with his family and friends. The crown jewel of his affection was Mount Arab in Tupper Lake, a place he held dear to his heart, just like his great-granddaughter Selena, who was the apple of his eye. Louis's life was enriched by a large family of great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren, each of whom he loved dearly and celebrated joyfully.
Louis leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. He is survived by his daughters Judy Laplant, Lois (Thomas) Sullivan, Brenda (Kenneth) Arthur, Jean (Walter) Kennedy; grandchildren James Seymour, Wally Kennedy, Vicki Marques, Brian Kennedy, Correnia Rice, Stacy Papineau, Shawn Benware, Becky North, Reggie Laplant Jr., Dominic Dobynes, Chris Dobynes, Patrick Dobynes; great-granddaughter Selena Kennedy. His brothers Roy and Arthur Benware also survive him.
Louis was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth, his parents Mendoza and Madeline Benware, his siblings Kenneth, Lester, Walter Benware, Theresa Payrot, Dorothy Bush, and his children John Benware and Gail Benware, and son-in-law Reginald Laplant.
The graveside service for Louis will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:15 am EDT at Saint Alphonsus Cemetery, Tupper Lake, New York. As we bid him farewell, let us remember his life as a testament to love, dedication, and compassion. In the words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." And Louis made us all feel loved, cherished, and valued.
We invite you to share your memories, stories, and photographs of Louis on his memorial page.
Each shared memory serves as a tribute to his life and a comfort to those he leaves behind. His story continues in each of us, and together we will cherish and remember him.