It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ben.
Ben died on 8th February at the age of 51 years.
Ben spent many happy hours with family and friends at The Queens Head, Newton and we would like to give him a permanent seat there by having a bench in his memory in the pub garden.
Therefore donations will be gratefully received and will go towards the funding of his bench.
There will be a private cremation service for close family and friends, but we will have a
'Celebration of his Life' on Saturday 4th July where all will be welcome.
Dearest and most cherished son - your loving heart, quick wit and kind, lively nature will be forever missed and never forgotten.
It's so hard to contemplate the world without you in it, Ben.
Lots of wonderful memories...... Mum
Mrs Deborah Hopkins
In memory of my dear son Ben, whose death has left a huge hole in my life. I miss you, I will never forget you and I will always love you.
Dr John Hopkins
So sad that you won't be around anymore. We had some great fun when you and Caroline used to come and spend some time with Nan and Grandad at Vale Road - especially with my old tape recorder and microphones. Great fun! Will miss you. Uncle Derek.
Mr Derek Charles Hopkins
My Brave Ben-Bo, Cuthbert, Ben-Hop. Love you, cousin and I will miss you dreadfully....
Virginia
Mrs Virginia Schad
Ben, though I miss you greatly, memories of your presence and laughter will continue to bring me joy.
Mr Ferdi Bulmer
This is in loving memory of Ben who has been part of our lives for the past 16 years. may he rest in peace.
Mr&Mrs David Short
With loving memory, Aunty Caroline
Miss Caroline Jones
All my sincere condolences. Ben was an amazing friend, a real legend. I loved him from the 1st day I met him, and will do to the last day of mine. Forever my brover, forever my sun !
With all my love, Reecko
Mr Eric Mazoyer
Looking forward to remembering many happy times in Maine, Norwich, Cambridge, Shropshire, and Klosters with brave BenHop at the Queen's Head. I'm sure he'll make sure there's a bit of mischief and we will have a good laugh. Rest well, sweet Ben. We miss you. All my love. Clemmie
Church Centre Manager Clementine Winny
So many wonderful memories and so much laughter. We miss you dear Ben and will never forget you. All my love, Toya
Mrs Antonia Littlewood
Oh Ben we played together, we danced together and we laughed together. And boy did we laugh. I cannot wait to sit on the Ben-ch and talk nonsense again. That Ben! I’ll never ever forget you. Wilderness Will X
Mr Wilderness Will
I hope to visit you at the Queen's Head often and enjoy a bit of much needed extra time, and maybe even a lockdown, with the one and only Ben.
Ms Kersti Winny
I've tried to find words, but of course there aren't any. Miss you, Ben.
Mr James Winny