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Benjamin Donald "Ben" Wilkie

1994 - 2023

Benjamin Donald "Ben" Wilkie obituary, 1994-2023, Stonington, CT

BORN

1994

DIED

2023

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Mystic Funeral Home - Mystic

51 Williams Ave.

Mystic, Connecticut

Benjamin Wilkie Obituary

Stonington - Benjamin "Ben" Donald Wilkie, beloved son of Daniel and Ann Wilkie, best friend and brother to Ross and Katherine, died Dec. 11, 2023. Ben had been attending Cranfield University, School of Management in Bedfordshire, U.K., where he was working toward his MBA. In conversations and messages, Ben expressed interest in his graduate work, the friendships he was making and in his future prospects. Ben graduated from Cushing Academy before acquiring is bachelor's degree from Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y.

Ben was a loyal Liverpool fan. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis and fishing. He loved Stonington summers, being with his many friends, going to the beach, talking, laughing. Ben traveled to visit friends abroad and experience life to the fullest which included adventures like running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. His constant companion at Hobart was his dog Remy, a black Labrador retriever.

A Celebration of Life, will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Wadawanuck Club, 196 Water Street, Stonington.

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Published by The Day on Jul. 21, 2024.

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Pam Gadbaw

August 17, 2024

Incredibly saddened to hear about Ben´s passing. I remember babysitting Ben when he was still in diapers. Sending all my love to Ann, Dan, Ross and Kate.

Donna Carroll

July 22, 2024

The Carroll´s send our love to you all.

Terri

July 21, 2024

Ann & Dan, Ross & Katherine
I was deeply saddened to read about your sweet Ben.
I am sending you all my deepest deepest sympathies.
May he Rest in Peace...
Miss you all
Terri Bongo Facchini (from Dr Primo´s office )

Kirsten and Kinsley Sykes

July 21, 2024

Incredibly sad to hear about Ben´s passing. I remember him and Niklaus having lots of fun together at the Wad Club.
Sending condolences and prayers to the entire family.

Martha Jacques

July 21, 2024

I worked for Ben's grandfather (Atty. William E. Wellette) for just over 13 years and became good friends with his family. I remember when Ben was born!! My sincere condolences to Annie and Danny and to his siblings, Ross and Kate, plus to Monnie.

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Celebration of Life

4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wadawanuck Club

196 Water Street, Stonington, CT

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Mystic Funeral Home - Mystic

51 Williams Ave., Mystic, CT 06355

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