Condolence: Dear Carol and family! Charles and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Ben! He was such a gentle man and truly will be missed by all who knew him!Sending our sincere condolences as you get through this very difficult time! Prayers are with you all!! Charles and Elaine

Condolence: Dear Carol and family. We are so sorry to learn about Ben's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Thian Hall.

Condolence: Dear Carol, Ben was one of a kind, so very good to us when we moved to Lakefield. Sincere condolences. Doug and Ursula

Condolence: Dear Carole and Family, It is always heart-breaking to lose a Member of your Family, but that person will always be with you. Remember the good times with Ben. Love Sueann & Paul

Condolence: Carole and Family: The Ring family have been friends for years. It started in Newburgh ON when his Dad worked for CNR and we lived across the road from the CNR station. We obtained our first dog from his mother. I spent few summers in Colborne playing hardball with Wayne who was sports director in Colborne while staying with family. Last time I spoke to Ben was in Brighton at his office. I remember your home on the hill up from your Dad's and his mothers. May your days ahead go on as they did in the past. My deepest condolences. WALLY DONOHUE

Condolence: We were so sorry to hear of your loss Carole. May you gather strength and courage from family and friends at this sad time.

Condolence: Dear Carole and Family. No finer gentleman have we met since moving to this part of Ontario. Brighton is much poorer with his passing. Sincerest condolences, Ken & Elisabeth

Condolence: Carla and family, I'm so sorry to hear Carla of the passing of your father. You and Janelle have many memories to reflect on as you continue on with your own lives. He will always be in your thoughts..... Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs Eileen and Mike

Condolence: Carole and family: We are deeply saddened by Ben`s passing, may your fond memories soothe your loss and comfort you in the coming days

Condolence: My sincere condolences. Ben was a relatively new lawyer in Belleville when I arrived in 1973. He was always friendly and fair. A true gentleman of the local bar. Take heart in his memories that will be with you forever.

Condolence: Carole,Janelle & Carla, Our sincere condolences. I started to write a couple of lines about some of the times we all spent together in Rednersville but, as you can imagine, it quickly got out of hand. I do remember when my dad & I first met Ben - he wandered into our back yard looking for a cat - two days in a row. I distinctly remember when Ben finally admitted that there was no lost cat - as he was sitting on the deck with a drink in his hand. Unfortunately, Mimi and I will not be able to attend the service but you and your family will be in our thoughts. Much love, Chris & Mimi

Condolence: Carole, Praying for Strength to bring you comfort,courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to be carried in your heart forever.

Condolence: Dear Carol and Family Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. There are many fond memories of that famous grade 13 class . Our love, Norm and Kathy

Condolence: Carole,Janelle,Carla and Families I was saddened to hear of Ben's passing. My thoughts,prayers and deepest sympathies to each and everyone of you. Peg Kernaghan(Thomas)

Condolence: Hello to Carole and the girls and JR too. I am so sorry to hear that Ben has passed away. I am thankful that I was able to come into your home and get to know both you and Ben. I have missed coming to see you both. He was such a great and gentle man and he will be missed by all. Sandra

Condolence: Carole, Janelle and Carla We were saddened to learn of Ben's passing. What a great buddy since Colborne High School days. It was always interesting being around Ben from the time I first met him. We had some great adventures during those years, some that got better with the retelling and others that best remain untold. I remember our fishing trips up the Napanee river with Ben's little bulldog Danny who was always jumping out of the boat to attack the fish (-net the fish, then net Danny). We joined the reserve artillery regiment in Cobourg together when we were 17. We have some interesting experiences together with the guns, the sergeants, and the junior ranks mess - read bar. Our high school years were way too much fun, cars, dances, girls, beer, etc. I well remember the Colborne High Rose Queen contest, which was about the time Ben and Carole got together. After high school we saw each other less, as we pursued separate careers. When we retired and moved back to Brighton in 1995 we reconnected and we saw a lot of Ben and Carole. Ben sponsored me into Rotary and we enjoyed the fellowship of the Brighton club. We vacationed together several times. We have fond memories of Ben at a Catholic church dance in Marystown, Newfoundland still dancing up a storm at 3:00 am. Ben had to slow down as Parkinsons took it's toll on him, but he fought bravely on and never gave up. Carole you were such a dedicated caregiver, that allowed Ben to stay at home for longer than many. So sad that such a character has passed on. Rest in peace old buddy, we'll keep telling your stories now.

Condolence: Carole, Jennelle, Carla and families Ben was a wonderful friend who we shared many laughs(wine) with over the years. We have so many great memories who was not only a gentleman but an individual who had a natural talent and dedication for assisting anyone who required his help. Always in our hearts Love. Uwe and Leah

Condolence: Janelle I am so sorry to hear if your dad's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you. Please give your mama a hug from me. Terri & Leo

Condolence: Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence: Our sincerest sympathies to Carole and family on the loss of Ben.

Condolence: Dear Carole & family, Our deepest sympathies to you at this time. I always enjoyed seeing Ben and conversing with him. It has been a few years but I will always have good memories of him. Our prayers to you and your family. Love Don & Betty

Condolence: Dear Mrs Ring and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You taught my kids in Castleton School and we thought the world of you as our teacher. Special blessings to you and your family at this time.

Condolence: I have many great memories of Ben, especially on the ball field. I've known him for a very long time. We had many laughs together. He is the one who rescued Reggie (my cat) and brought him to me for adoption. He was a kind hearted man. Anyone who loves animals as much as he did will have a special place in heaven. I just know that he will be put in charge of all the animals who went before. You will be missed Ben.

Condolence: Carla and Janelle, I'm so sorry to have heard about your Dad. He was such an incredible man and so sweet with his basset hound sidekick. Wishing you love and hope in the time of this grief.

Condolence: I have known Ben since I was a little girl. such a great Man. R.I.P Ben. My thoughts and prayers to the family

Condolence: Ben made a very painful time in my life bearable...he is at peace now. Condolences to Carol & the family from Larry & myself.

Condolence: Such a sweet loving man. My sympathies to family and friends. He was always so thoughtful to my kids when they were little, always asking about them. I remember the dog house with the shower. Him and Carol having us over for a BBQ and my kids swimming in the pool. Him dropping by my flower shop often. One of my favorite Brighton people for sure.

Condolence: I new Ben for many years and thought the world of him. RIP Ben Sincere sympathy to Carole and family.

Condolence: I spent several years with Ben through the Rotary Club, and always had a lot of respect for him. My sincere condolences to Carole and family. Joyce

Condolence: Spent many registry closings with Ben. Always warm and up beat man. Our thoughts are with the family on your loss.

Condolence: Spent many registry closings with Ben. Always warm and up beat man. Our thoughts are with the family on your loss.