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Benjamin Lanning Obituary
He was born in Southbridge, Mass., and was a graduate of Woodstock Academy. He was self employed and worked with his father as a flooring installer.
Benjamin is survived by his mother, Dot Monroe of Maine; maternal grandparents, Melburn and Patricia Monroe; uncle, Mike Houle; sister, Faith Houle; brother, Jeremy Houle; nephew, Langdon Houle; uncle, Keith Houle; and uncle, Gary Monroe. His father Benjamin J. Lanning, Sr. and step- mother Susan Oster of Union; paternal grandparents, Andy and Louise Sabo; aunt, Sue Tutto; uncle, Glenn Charette; aunt, Betty Lou Wengloski; aunt, Sara Sabo and predeceased uncle John Sabo; aunt, Peggy Fowler; and aunt, Sandy Dodge. His step-grandparents, June and Levi Oster; aunt and uncle, Rose (Teena) and Thomas Plourde; aunt, Carolyn LaPabee; aunt and uncle, Mary and Robert Pollier; uncle, William Oster; uncle and aunt, Steven and Barbara Oster; uncle, Carlton (Lee) Oster; and aunt and uncle, Gloria and John Galica. Benjamin was also survived by several great aunts and uncles; cousins; and friends.
His funeral service of remembrance will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008, at 6 p.m. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs. Burial will be held privately at a later date.
Calling hours are on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 565 Ashford Center Road, P.O. Box 156, Ashford, CT 06278, or to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth St., N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090.
For online condolences or directions, please visit:
www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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M. A.
August 13, 2020
It’s been twelve years (!) but I still think of Ben often. Especially in light of all that’s happened this year...I wonder what sort of wisdom and pseudo-wisdom he’d have had for me. But I’m also pretty sure that if I could talk to him today, he’d take a drag off a cigarette and just say with a grin, “yep, that’s why I got out when I did.”
April 30, 2008
I remember Ben as the guy who would walk me to work because we got off at the same bus stop. He would stop in for ice cream when he saw i was working. He was that guy who was always there because he cared about every person he met, and i regret not creating a stronger relationship to such a caring person. It really puts things into perspective and i will be sure to "pay it forward" in remembrance of him. Thank you Ben for what you have taught me. You have touched the hearts of everyone you know and we will all remember you. We love you.
Cynthia Tomastik
April 29, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. With much love, Cynthia Tomastik
Patricia,Larry,Pam,Kathy,Kristin,Russell,Kenny,Michael,Maria,and Misty Keyes
April 27, 2008
Our condolences are with you and your family. We miss Ben very much, he was such a sweet little boy when we had him, he always smiled brightly and we loved him with all of our hearts.
Love,
The Keyes Family
Esther Bullard
April 27, 2008
Our deepest condolences. Ben was a sweet ,kind young man. Both of our boys John and Danny loved when Ben would come up the hill to our house on Ventura Dr. and play basketball when Ben was in high school school. Danny who is now 17 just said to us yesterday he remembers how Ben would come up to the house and steal his chips....he was like a second brother to the boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ben will always be in all of our hearts.
John,Esther John jr. and Daniel Bullard
Kristen B
April 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
michelle smith
April 26, 2008
Sorry for your loss, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin Berube
April 26, 2008
Ben & Sue
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ben Jr. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Robin, Cara & Reynold Shaw
Danielle, Chris, Cody and Alyssa Verraneault
April 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. Unfortunatley we could not be their to help you with this tradejic time. I personally with always remember Ben when he came with me to check out Woodstock Academy to see if that is where he wanted to attend high school. Then I thought it was so neat for him to be their with me. He will always be remembered and always loved. Please let us know if their is anything we can do. We are only a phone call away.
eric sharpe
April 26, 2008
sorry to hear about your loss,ben was a good kid who will be sadly missed,my prayers go out to big ben and his friends and family,
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