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Cody Wenning Obituary
Ashburnham
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cody Wenning, 29, Friday, February 3, 2023, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Cody passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
We are forever grateful for Cody who taught us patience, acceptance, to passionately detest anything that doesn't inspire kindness and understanding between human beings, and to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves. Although Cody was impacted with severe autism, he taught us unconditional love of which there is no stronger example than Cody's mutual love with his parents, who were his guardian angels for 29 years, and now he is theirs.
Though Cody was limited in his communication, his message has and continues to inspire and educate those who were lucky enough to know him and the autism/special needs community as a whole. Cody's legacy includes reform and advancement in local school special needs programs, state legislature for autism awareness, and funding including 800k fundraised for autism research through "Cody's Clan".
Cody is survived by his parents, William H. Jr. and Marcy S. (Solomon) Wenning of
Ashburnham; one sister, Amy (Wenning) Peanamanda, and her husband Daniel of Maynard, MA; Drew Wenning and his partner, Stephanie Gerstetter of Tinley Park, IL; his maternal grandmother, Deborah A. Solomon of Sarasota, FL; two nieces, Saige Peanamanda and Lily Peanamanda; one nephew, Jaxson Wenning, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and all of the amazing professionals who supported Cody over the years and became family.
Cody fought his whole life, and we vow to continue his fight to raise awareness and fight for the individuals and families with loved ones with severe Autism/Special Needs. As such, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the "The Cody Fund" (https://gofundme.com/f/f6ynyj-cody-fund) at Adapt Transition Services (which Cody was attending) to support resources and programs for adults who are significantly impacted by severe autism.
The family plans to hold a celebration of life for Cody which will be held on April 16, 2023, at The Colonel Hotel in Gardner, MA from 2-4 pm.
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Colleen
April 16, 2023
Love you to the moon and back Cody!
Cody & his lazy summer pool days!
Julia Carey
February 25, 2023
He loved the pool and enjoyed just floating the afternoon away... We will miss you my little buddy!
Betsy Johnston
February 16, 2023
What a gift he was to all that knew him- he made me better in every aspect of my life and to you, the Wenning family, you showed me how to be a true advocate for students. His legacy is so much larger than my words- please know the gratitude and love that is felt by so many. I´m so very sorry for your loss, please know how loved he will always be by those who worked with him.
David
February 10, 2023
Dear Bill, Marcy and family- Thinking of you during this difficult. You speak of Cody with angels, and that is so true. However, your entire family were and are angels, too. Your kindness and love for Cody was an example of pure love. Be well- this pain like winter will ease in time.
Bill Burns
February 10, 2023
So sorry... You guys are saints! Best The Burns family
A. Catalina Reinoso
February 9, 2023
Dear Wenning Family,
May the love of friends and family help and carry you through your grief at this sorrowful time. You all are in my daily prayers, so you may continue to be comforted by our Heavenly Father. Rest assured that Cody us now being embraced by our loving Heavenly Father's arms.
With much love and care,
Catalina
Rose Lawrence
February 8, 2023
So very sorry for this deep loss.
I pray for peace in your hearts. You are wonderful parents and Cody was a very special young man.
Rose Lawrence
Meishay Gattis
February 7, 2023
Thought and Prayers to the Wenning Family
Deepest Condolences, Love Meishay Gattis
Anne Moriarty
February 7, 2023
My deepest condolences to the whole Wenning family. Cody was a blessing to everyone who was fortunate enough to know and love him. I will continue to pray for him everyday.
Sooz and Mark
February 6, 2023
Sending love and heartfelt comfort to you all. Words seem so insignificant; rest in complete peace, Cody.
Bob Richard
February 6, 2023
So sorry to hear of Cody's passing, may he rest now in peace -------Bob, CA Trans
Alex Colon & Khristina Brent
February 6, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
The Troy Family
February 6, 2023
Our hearts are with you and we send love and prayers for comfort in your loss Rest in peace sweet Cody love, The Troy Family
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