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Benny was well known as the founder and director of several fife and drum corps and served as principal director of the former Commonwealth F&D, the Captain James Buxton F&D, the AA Sherman Camp 18 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, The Sturbridge Martial Band, Uxbridge Minutemen and friend to so many others.
Benny was a founder of the Uxbridge Historical Society and former member of Uxbridge Historical Commission. He served on many town committees and participated in every parade and ceremony the community had to offer. He was Director of the Towns Bi-centennial Commission and worked to erect the monument to Uxbridge patriots of the Revolution. He lobbied State legislators for the creation of the Blackstone Valley Heritage State Park, especially the Capron park. He filed successful legislation to have "The Road To Boston" accepted as the official State March. He proposed and erected monuments to Andrew Garside and dedication of the Capt. James Buxton bridge, always being an advocate of historical preservation and recognition.
He served with the Uxbridge Fire Department for many years and worked for the Uxbridge Highway Department as well. He ran a part time trucking business and enjoyed collecting old truck memorabilia. He created a network of family that extended far beyond the many blood relatives, friends for which he was much appreciative.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Mary E. (Buxton) Emerick, a daughter Karen and her husband Keith Miller of Brooks ME; 3 sons Peter B. and his wife Barbara Emerick of Uxbridge, Thomas J. and his wife Sharon Emerick of Uxbridge and Jonathan D. Emerick of Uxbridge; 4 grandchildren Kevin, Benjamin, Sam and Zadok; 3 great-granddaughters Gabrielle, Alyssa and Hailey; his brother John J. Emerick Jr. of Uxbridge; 4 sisters Isabelle Elias of Deland FL, Agnes McLaughlin of Whitinsville, Martha Callahan of Uxbridge, and Mary Jane Ennis of Northborough; and many nephews and nieces. He was brother of the late Margaret "Maggie" Emerick and Anna Kelleher.
His graveside funeral service will be held Monday May 19 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Granite St., Uxbridge. Calling hours at Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd. are Sun. May 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donation's may be made to the Police Donations Fund, 275 Douglas St. or to the Uxbridge Ambulance and Firefighters Fund, 25 S. Main St., both Uxbridge, MA 01569.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Emerick
Richard Martin
May 27, 2008
To all of the Emerick family my deepest sympathies. The Blackstone valley lost a great man, officer, patiot, and father.
To Tom, Pete, and Jon, I hope to see you in the near future.
Kind regards,
Richard Martin
Wanda White
May 20, 2008
Mary,
I am very sorry for your loss, I know how much you will miss Benny.
Are prayers are with you
Wanda & Skip
Carrol Quivey
May 19, 2008
It was a privilege to have met Mr Emerick at the "wharf concert" almost 2 years in July '06. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
The Quivey Family
George Maple
May 19, 2008
Ben will be missed, his efforts for many historical organizations can't be replaced. I would like to offer my condolences to his family. He is now with Gen Ben Butler.
In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,
George Maple
JVC, Dept of Mass SUVCW
Sen. Richard & Joanne Moore
May 18, 2008
We are saddened to learn of Ben's death. He gave so much to Uxbridge, to public safety, and to expanding the public's appreciation of history and historical music. Ben also successfully proposed legislation to establish "The Road to Boston" as the state's ceremonial march and to designate a bridge in Uxbridge as the "Capt. James Buxton Bridge." He made a positive difference in the life of Uxbridge and the Commonwealth.
james Mulligan
May 18, 2008
To all the Emerick family ,we are very sorry to hear of Benny's death. I learned many things from him in the short time I worked with him.
Jim & Patty Mulligan
Jim and Shirley Cleaves
May 18, 2008
As Bob Hope used to say: "Thanks for the memories".
Jim and Shirey Cleaves
Rick Brodeur
May 18, 2008
As a member of The Capt. James Buxton Fife & Drum Corps of the 60's,I remember the great times we had with Benny. He will be missed by many. Oh the memories. Marching in the Progressive Club on saturday mornings to the tune of "Road To Boston" Thanks Benny
David Gervais
May 18, 2008
Peter and Tommy,
Very sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.Your dad was a great man. I had the highest respect for him. His loss is a big one for the town of Uxbridge. May God Bless him.
Jimmy Benoit
May 17, 2008
Some of my best memories were growing up in the drumb corp. The most appreciated are when Benny, the policeman, would always save my butt when I was gettiing into local mischief. Than You sooo much Ben, You will never be forgotten by my family.
Peter Degree
May 17, 2008
At a Deep River muster in the late 50's-early 60's, on my way to Swede Hall, a guy walked up and struck up a conversation. He followed up later that week by mailing me fife music. Benny was one of the first who showed me by example what drum corps is.
I am only one of so, so many who will miss Benny as a good friend.
Heidi Degree
May 17, 2008
I still treasure the talks I had with Benny about music and drum corps. He was absolutely the kindest, most considerate man - a true gentleman. He will be missed by so many.
Jim Foley
May 17, 2008
Ben, you were a good teacher, partner and friend for many years. May God open his merciful heart and reward you eternal happiness. Pax
Paul Benoit
May 17, 2008
We'll all truly miss you, Benny.
The stories....
Ed Norris
May 17, 2008
On behalf of the Brothers of Willie Grout Camp No. 25, may I extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Brother Benjamin will be sadly missed. Fraternity bound us by such strong ties here, we shall be true to his memory, and be reunited in the world that is to come.
Yours in Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,
Commander, Willie Grout Camp No. 25
bruce holmes sr
May 17, 2008
i am so sorry to hear about benny he was a great man my prayers are with you bruce holmes
Walter (Ben) Brown,retired P.O. Northbridge
May 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Emerick Family, Benny was a great friend .
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