ObituariesReed & Benoit Funeral Home Bernard L. Grooms, 78, Watertown October 1, 2019 WATERTOWN, NY —Â Bernard L. Grooms, 78, Watertown, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at Hospice of Jefferson County. A complete obituary will be published on newzjunky.com. Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.