Benjamin W. McCleary Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 6, 2022, at the age of 78, Benjamin W. McCleary of Wakefield, Rhode Island, born in Darien, Connecticut passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, George W. McCleary and Nancy Grim McCleary; his wife Jean (Muchmore); his children, Benjamin P. McCleary (Marjorie) and Katherine C. McCleary-Garnett (Alexander); his brothers, Joel W. McCleary of Washington, D. C. and George W. McCleary, Jr. (Judith) of Miami, FL.; and his devoted Welsh Terrier. He was also cherished by five granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South County Hospital's Cancer Center, 100 Kenyon Ave., Wakefield, RI 02879 and HopeHealth, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory

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October 21, 2022

Samuel Bingham wrote a sympathy message

“To Joel, Macky and others, our sympathy. We just heard of Ben's passing by a rather long grapevine, but it brought back many memories of McClearies past. Wherever you are now and wherever you are going, we wish you well and hope our ways cross again. Sam & Janet Bingham 144 Barnet Mountain Drive Marshall, NC 28753 [email protected] 828.337.7931”