Henry Toussaint Benway, 67, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday, April 24th after a short stay at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, VT. He was born in Plattsburg, NY on June 22nd, 1947; the first of five children to Henry T and Grace Soucy Benway. He attended Mt. Assumption Institute in Plattsburg and went on to graduate with a degree in Computer Science from Champlain College in 1967. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and served for three years as a Computer Systems Operator. Henry was employed for 10 years by the State of VT, followed by 18 years at IBM in Essex, VT. In 2009 he retired after working for the VT State Colleges and Union Institute and University. Post retirement, he continued applying his expertise and passion for computer science by working on computers for friends and family. On April 23rd, 1976 he married the love of his life, Delina Pike. Hank, as he was affectionately called, was very proud of his family and homestead in Moretown, VT. He spent many years gardening and was a true handyman often praised for his resourcefulness and innovative abilities. Hank was an avid dog lover, and his sense of humor will be keenly missed. In recent years he especially enjoyed spending time with his nephew Aaron Pike and great nephew David. His survivors include his wife of 39 years, Delina, his daughters Jessica of Montpelier and Nicole Godin and her husband Matthew of Vernon, VT. , his mother Grace Benway and three sisters Virginia Couture and her husband Gerald, Nancy Brodeur and her husband Michael, and Ann Benway all of Burlington. He also leaves behind brother-in-laws David Pike of E. Calais, Douglas Pike of Berlin and Donald Pike of S. Barre, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Hank was pre-deceased by his father Henry T, brother Robert, and sisters-in-law Diane Ribolini and Jennifer Pike. In keeping with his wish, Hanks body is being donated to the Boston University Osteological Collection under the Forensic Anthropology Program. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Central VT Humane Society, 1589 VT-14 East Montpelier, VT 05660 or the Woodridge Nursing Home, 142 Woodridge Rd, Berlin, VT 05602. There will be an open house celebration of Hank's life at the Benway home, 2154 US Rte. 2 Waterbury, VT 05676, on Thursday, April 30th from 3-6pm. On-line condolences may be sent at www.guareandsonns.com