BENJAMIN ALEXANDER SIEDMAN

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BENJAMIN SIEDMAN Obituary

Name: Memorial service for BENJAMIN ALEXANDER SIEDMAN
Start: 2014-02-13T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Wellesley Village Church

SIEDMAN, Benjamin Alexander Of Wellesley, MA died peacefully surrounded by his parents, Jennifer and Stuart Siedman and his siblings Noah (20) and Isabelle (15) on February 7, 2014. A gentle soul, Ben is remembered as a boy who loved life, the comfort of a four-legged friend be it cow or dog, a good check against the boards, music, Chinese food and always, always holding hands. His laugh was infectious and his friendship unwavering. More than anything Bens joy was time with his family. He was loved fiercely by his grandparents, his 10 aunts and uncles and 13 cousins. His battle with Sanfilippo Syndrome taught everyone he touched the meaning of courage and the importance of living in the moment. Ben was only 17 but the impact he had on this world was far greater than his age; inspiring the creation of Bens Dream and ground-breaking gene therapy research that within a year will likely provide the cure Ben always dreamed of. A Memorial Service for Benjamin will be held at the Wellesley Village Church, 2 Central Street, Wellesley on Thursday, February 13, at 3PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. A reception will be held at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Bens Dream: Sanfilippo Research Foundation, P.O. 81268, Wellesley, MA 02481. www.bensdream.org. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781 235 4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 9 to Feb. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for BENJAMIN SIEDMAN

12 Entries

May 25, 2016

May god bless your family and your two other kids. Thank you for all you have done for the Sanfilippo community.

two days old

Kim

January 22, 2015

I've only recently learned of Ben, through the Elisa website in Toronto. You are all so inspiring. Please know I will be volunteering for their upcoming gala because of you and in honour of Ben.

I've attached a photo of a duckling I cared for last summer ~ sounds like Ben would have enjoyed being a ducksitter too.

A fellow animal lover...

Lori, Elizabeth & Erin Orton Allen Burtman

April 21, 2014

We are so sorry for the loss of your son Ben. We hope and pray and wish that you receive enough donations for the research to be done to find a cure for Sanfilippo syndrome that took the life of your beautiful and amazing child. All of the high paid athletes, musicians, celebrities, etc should be pitching in DONATIONS to achieve the goal of raising the money that you and others need to complete the research and testing that is needed to cure this disease and know BEN will be extremely proud once the cure is found!!

Lee Carpenter

February 25, 2014

Ben has touched me even though we never met or held hands. We take joy in his heartwarming story and the gift of his life. Thank you for sharing your beloved son and brother with us.

Beth Brown

February 15, 2014

Dear Jennifer and Stuart,
Thank you for sharing Ben with us. He made a difference in our lives.

Michael Lembo

February 12, 2014

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Siedman's and all those who have had the honor of knowing Ben.

I'm proud to have been a member of the Ben's Dream White Sox for the last several years and our entire team will continue to play in Ben's honor this season and beyond.

Stacey Linwood

February 11, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear that Ben has passed away. Although I have not been in touch , I have thought of Ben and your family often. I was always so impressed at the way you immediately began raising money to find a cure. I would like to express my sympathy to the Siedman family in this very difficult time. May you find peace in the memories you keep close to your heart.

Lily Harmon

February 11, 2014

Ben was an amazing neighbor. He was loved by all. He will be safe and happy in heaven. Best to you all.

Jonathan Goodwin

February 10, 2014

The love and support that your family has given Ben stands as an example for others to follow. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

February 10, 2014

My deepest sympathies to you and your family Adrian Adkins

Gretchen Wehrle-Scott

February 10, 2014

Your love and strength gave Ben a joyful life against all odds. He has left a lasting imprint on the world and will be remembered with a smile by so many people. God bless you and keep you, Stu and Jennifer and your whole family. Hopefully you can rest easy knowing that he is holding Ben in the palm of his hand.

February 10, 2014

My Condolences to you and your family, Robert Wright

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