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Benjamin Ross Obituary
Ross, Benjamin C. "Ben"
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. – Ben Ross, age 49, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at his home in Essex Junction, Vt. He was born on Nov. 21, 1971, at Madison General Hospital in Madison, Wis., the son of Richard and Deborah Ross.
Ben and Richard, his father, owned a record store in Burlington, Vt., until May 2011, when a change in technology made it possible for music lovers to download their music for free. Ben then returned to school to complete a degree in accounting. He was always an outstanding student, appreciated and enjoyed by his teachers from kindergarten through graduate school. After obtaining his degree in accounting, he went to work as a financial planner for Edward Jones. Ben had a lifelong love for games. His favorite was Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), which he played with friends each and every week. He was kind and gentle, and the best son anyone could have. He left a legacy of love with all those he touched over the years.
Ben is survived by his parents, Richard and Deborah Ross. A service for Ben will be held at the Unitarian Church later this summer in Madison, Wis., when inside gatherings can be resumed.
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Doug Richardson
September 20, 2023
I'm very sorry and saddened to see this I was a good friend to Ben for many years went to Van Hise Middle School and West High School with Ben. Best wishes to Deb his mom, I spoke at my mother's funeral at the Unitarian Meeting House in Madison WI in 2019 may they both RIP, Ben was a good man for sure
C.J. King
September 17, 2021
Please let me express my sympathy for your loss. I am C.J. King, and I am helping to organize a statewide COVID memorial service in VT this Sunday. Ben's name will be read, and a flower placed in the memorial wreath in his honor.
Here is a story from VT Public Radio: https://www.vpr.org/vpr-news/2021-09-16/a-celebration-of-life-for-all-the-vermonters-who-died-of-covid-19
and here is a link to the Facebook livestream of the memorial service, in case you would like to watch: https://www.facebook.com/VermontInterfaithAction/events
Peace to you.
Christine McSoley
April 29, 2021
The world has lost a true gem of a person with Ben´s passing.He was an intelligent caring and witty guy who could hold a conversation with anyone.He could talk gourmet recipes or sports stats all day long but oh If you were into music Ben was a virtual encyclopedia of knowledge-with passion!He was also great pet parent to his cat Monkey.I am honored to have known Ben.My heart goes out to his family and friends.He will be missed.
Adam Lory
April 28, 2021
Ben was a great addition to our team at Edward Jones. He was a good man. We are so sorry the world lost him.
Lynn (Lippitt) Stel & Marilyn Guimond
April 26, 2021
Debbie, mom and I are so saddened to hear about Ben. We are thinking about you and wish we were there to offer some comfort to you.
Darcy (Hillery) Shinn
April 26, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
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