Benjamin-Wilkinson-Obituary

Benjamin Delos Wilkinson

Wilmington, Delaware

Age 77

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Wilmington, Delaware

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Benjamin Delos WilkinsonBenjamin Delos Wilkinson died peacefully at the age of 77 on June 27, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Ben was born in Buffalo, New York, and grew up in the nearby town of East Bloomfield. He was always active as a child and throughout high school - participating in all...

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Dear Jan, Joann and Families,
I also just heard about Ben's passing. I am not surprised at all about Ben's interesting obituary. He was a quiet great guy and a big part of our Class of 1961. I also was a classmate of Ben's for 10 years at Bloomfield Central School and have many wonderful memories of sharing classes, sports and church with Ben and his Parents. In our junior year, I remember winning a three-legged race with Ben on Field Day for our Class. This world is a lot dimmer without...

Just heard of Ben’s passing. His obituary is pretty accurate, as he was really a good guy, just like his parents.
Ben and I were classmates at BCS ‘61 for 10 years and played basketball, baseball and soccer together. In fact, I ate with the Wilkinsons before EVERY SINGLE BB GAME for 4 years; every single meal the same (creamed peas and carrots on toast) while sitting in the same spot. Not that we were superstitious or anything! And Ben’s parents never missed a game, home or away.

Having worked with Ben at Du Pont, I can truly say he was one of the kindest, caring, most beautiful souls on the planet. God bless his family. So sorry for your loss. Carol