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Benjamin Macfarland Obituary
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BENJAMIN SHIBE MACFARLAND JR. Passed away peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning October 15, 2004. He was born on April 18, 1946 to Benjamin S. Macfarland and Jane (Bunting) Macfarland. He was born into the founding family and operators of the Philadelphia Athletics and Shibe Park. As a young man he attended Trinity-Pawling Prep and Coe College. It was in these years he began spending springs with the ball club in Palm Beach for spring training and became a permanent resident in 1965. He was an avid supporter of his sons' youth sports and activities and also a proud father of 2 Eagle Scouts. He had a true love for the Florida sun, boating, backgammon, and the old Coral Beach Club. He is survived by his wife Mary Casalino Macfarland; his sons Benjamin Shibe Macfarland III and Russell Austin Shibe Macfarland; his step- mother, Ailene Macfarland Price. His sisters Sheila Conner (Jerry Carow), Jill Miller (Phil), Mary Hicks (Sam) and their Families. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday October 19, 2004 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. The Noon Mass on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 310 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach 33401 will be celebrated in his memory. In Lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to St. Ann School Booster Club, West Palm Beach, Florida or the St. Andrew School Alumni Foundation, Boca Raton, Florida. Quattlebaum Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated www.Quattlebaum.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Macfarland
Larry, Meg and Bo Eaton
October 21, 2004
Our prayers ask that your broken hearts mend and that the love you each share as well as your precious memories will support you in difficult times. With all our love, the Eaton family
Sharon Jurgrau
October 19, 2004
Dear Mary, Benny & Rusty,
Was so sad to hear of Ben's sudden passing. I pray God will be with you and may the love of family and friends help to ease your pain and sorrow. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Love, Sharon & Megan Jurgrau
Laurie King
October 19, 2004
Mary & Boys,
I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please let me know. Ben always Kept me laughing. I will truly miss him.
Love and Prayers,
Laure & Steve King & Boys
Debbie Rose
October 18, 2004
Mary and Family:
May you find the strength in the Lord to get you through these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincrely,
Casey Flannery
October 18, 2004
My condolences to the entire family. My prayers are always with you.
Doug Matuszak
October 18, 2004
To: Mrs. MacFarland, Benny,and Rusto,
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had."
~Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
I will forever remember the love, the joy and the laughter 'Big Ben' exemplified everyday. Your thoughts are in my prayers...
Alan Krensavage
October 18, 2004
Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alan and Darla
Sandy O'Sullivan
October 18, 2004
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Mary, her sons and all the family members. My prayers are with you.
Richard Finney
October 18, 2004
With sincere sympathy and prayers to Mary and all of the family. We can find comfort in knowing that Benjamin Macfarland is home with our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ.
God Bless You,
Richard Finney
Dianna Collinsworth
October 18, 2004
My sympathies are with you and your family.
Louise ALVEY
October 18, 2004
Mary,
My deepest condolences during this difficult time. If I can assist in anyway, please do not hesistate to contact me at your earliest convenience. You and your family are in my prayers!
Louise
Randall Planthaber
October 18, 2004
Benjamin Shibe Macfarland III & Family,
Please accept my family’s sincere condolences, we are very sorry your loss.
Randall & Melissa Planthaber
David Beshears
October 18, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I only know Ben III, but I know of the deep love he had for his father. I am so sorry for your loss.
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