Obituary for (Richard) Ben King
In Loving Memory of (Richard) Ben King
Who passed away suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 47.
Ben, beloved son of Cathy and Murray and dear brother to Terry, his wife Jen and niece Emma. Beloved father to the love of his life Laine and; friend of Laine’s mother Tammy and her family. Loving “Step daddio” to Mellissa and Ashley, friend to their mother Tracy and Puterbaugh family, grampa to Logan and Bella. There was a special bond Ben and his brother Terry had with their cousins Mandy, Jason, Mitchell and Adam. Dearly missed by Aunt/Uncles Pat and Fred, Susan and Brent, Sandra, John, Wendy and Roy, and Great Aunt Barbara and Klich family. Predeceased by his four grandparents whome Ben is now reunited with in heaven. Ben especially loved his Grandpa Joes to whom he shared a special bond and who in Ben’s words was his best friend and idol. Whether sitting by campfire, watching a movie, playing darts, sharing laughs or just chatting on the phone. Ben cherished time spent with many friends and will be dearly missed by special friends Benji and Crego family, Clinton, Liza, Sherry B, Scott and John. At a very early age Ben had a passion for finding out how things worked and his dream of becoming a great auto mechanic was meant to be. He had a kind heart, always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbours.
A cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at Kinmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to join family for a celebration of Ben’s Life on Saturday, May 13th from 1to 4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441, 11 County Road 503, Kinmount for refreshments and sharing stories, with words from family and close friends at 2:30 p.m.
Ben’s love for his son Laine was great it would be his wish to make sure Laine was looked after. A trust fund is being set up for donations to the Laine King Trust Fund (cheques and cash only) would be greatly appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 or at the TD Canada Trust - Cathy King "Laine King In Trust", Account Number 30422-004-6407025.
Who passed away suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 47.
Ben, beloved son of Cathy and Murray and dear brother to Terry, his wife Jen and niece Emma. Beloved father to the love of his life Laine and; friend of Laine’s mother Tammy and her family. Loving “Step daddio” to Mellissa and Ashley, friend to their mother Tracy and Puterbaugh family, grampa to Logan and Bella. There was a special bond Ben and his brother Terry had with their cousins Mandy, Jason, Mitchell and Adam. Dearly missed by Aunt/Uncles Pat and Fred, Susan and Brent, Sandra, John, Wendy and Roy, and Great Aunt Barbara and Klich family. Predeceased by his four grandparents whome Ben is now reunited with in heaven. Ben especially loved his Grandpa Joes to whom he shared a special bond and who in Ben’s words was his best friend and idol. Whether sitting by campfire, watching a movie, playing darts, sharing laughs or just chatting on the phone. Ben cherished time spent with many friends and will be dearly missed by special friends Benji and Crego family, Clinton, Liza, Sherry B, Scott and John. At a very early age Ben had a passion for finding out how things worked and his dream of becoming a great auto mechanic was meant to be. He had a kind heart, always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbours.
A cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at Kinmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to join family for a celebration of Ben’s Life on Saturday, May 13th from 1to 4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 441, 11 County Road 503, Kinmount for refreshments and sharing stories, with words from family and close friends at 2:30 p.m.
Ben’s love for his son Laine was great it would be his wish to make sure Laine was looked after. A trust fund is being set up for donations to the Laine King Trust Fund (cheques and cash only) would be greatly appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 or at the TD Canada Trust - Cathy King "Laine King In Trust", Account Number 30422-004-6407025.