Germantown, Maryland
Aug 11, 1941 – Jan 22, 2017 (Age 75)
EDOUARD ERNEST BENJAMIN A retired economist, diplomat, cabinet minister, and former Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), died in Rockville, MD on January 22, 2017 of complications from a stroke. Mr. Benjamin was born in the Republic of Guinea....
Read MoreChère Daniele ,
C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de Édouard . Nous étions hors du pays pendant plusieurs mois . Hugh, ma famille a Dakar et moi-même vous offrons tout notre soutien et notre affection pendant cette épreuve diificile. Sincères condoléances à toute la famille : Édouard jr, Sara , David , Mai
FAtima et Hugh
FAtima Smith
April 03, 2017 | Bethesda, MD | Friend
Yale Class of 1964
On behalf of my classmates in the Yale Class of 1964, I extend condolences to Ed's family and friends. Ed had many friends in our Class and will be greatly missed. We mourn his passing and will remember him on our Class Website (www.yale64.org), in the May-June 2017 issue of Yale Alumni Magazine, and at a memorial service on campus during our 55th reunion in May 2019. Anthony M. Lavely, Class Secretary
Anthony Lavely
February 23, 2017 | Atlanta, GA
Dear Danielle and family--I was saddened to read Edouard's Obituary. Memories of our time together at the World Bank came back vividly. I recall Edouard's dignity, great smile, intellect and dedication to Africa. He was an inspiration to me. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Aubrey Williams
February 04, 2017 | Arlington, VA
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
February 01, 2017
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your father rest in peace.
Sarkis A.
February 01, 2017 | Rockville, MD | Coworker
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7
January 31, 2017
My deepest condolences during this time. Know that you and your family remain in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Mariyo Nzuwah
January 31, 2017 | DC
Ed,
My family and I are praying for you and your family. May the peace and comfort of God rest upon you and yours.
Tammie Bowman and Family
Tammie Bowman
January 31, 2017 | Montgomery Village, MD | Coworker
Ed,
Be assured of my prayers for you and your family. Your father must have been very proud to have raised such a great son.
Paul Croarkin
January 30, 2017 | Kensington, MD
