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2020
Benjamin Fletcher Obituary
WINTER GARDEN, FL - Benjamin Thomas Fletcher, age 71, went home to our Lord on December 16, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Benjamin was born on November 4, 1949, in Ilion, the son of Benjamin and Clydia (Hosler) Fletcher. He graduated from Ilion High School in 1967 and joined the US Navy. Benjamin proudly served his country aboard the USS America, CVA 66. His dedication to service continued as a firefighter, medic and deputy sheriff. He joined the Ilion Fire Department in 1978. Affectionately known as "Fletch" and "Benji", he loved his time in the fire service and went on to retire as Deputy Chief of the Ilion Fire Department. Benjamin was also a New York state fire instructor. He earned numerous awards and certifications throughout his career. After retirement, he relocated to Winter Garden, FL and worked in security. He volunteered with the ESL and special needs ministries at church.
Benjamin touched countless lives and leaves a legacy of faith, patriotism and service. A beloved Dad, "Ampa" and friend, he will be missed by all.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and John Main and Tricia and Ken Claiborne; beloved grandchildren, John Charles Main and Ryleigh Ann Claiborne; as well as brother and sister-in-law, John and Bonnie Fletcher; sister, Betty Johnson; special friend, Karen Kriener; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held January 9, 2021, in Winter Garden, FL, with a firefighter service in the summer of 2021, in NY.
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Bob and Dolores Klippel
January 14, 2021
Betty, John and family,
So sorry to read of the passing of " Tom ". He is certainly in a better place now, and no longer suffering.
Our deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire family.
GREGORY LYNCH
January 9, 2021
Fletch was my instructor while in fire department.He was alot of fun,great guy and great fireman.
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