Gilford--Benjamin McKay Orton passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 29th at the tender age of 8 years old. He leaves behind his father and mother, Steve and Becky Orton of Gilford, NH along with three older siblings, Kayla, Kaleb and Stevie. He also leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Priscilla Hutchins of Northboro, Massachusetts; his paternal grandparents, Chad and Beth Marie Orton of Logan, UT; many aunts and uncles and over 40 cousins who loved him dearly.
Benjamin was born April 4, 2002 and was not expected to live past his birth. He was our 8 year miracle who flourished purely on love. Our sweet little boy brought such joy and happiness to those who had the privilege to know him. We will dearly miss his beautiful blue eyes with forever lashes, his wrinkly little head and those kissable cheeks that we could never get enough of.
We are grateful for the Children’s Hospital of Dartmouth who became Benjamin’s second family, especially those who worked in the PICU. Benjamin was fortunate to have such amazing doctors and nurses that were part of his team and allowed him to live a quality of life that would not have been possible otherwise.
We take great comfort in the knowledge that families can be together forever and look forward to that day when we will once again wrap our arms around our beloved Benjamin. Until then, he will be wrapped around our hearts. We love you little Benny! xoxo
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1442 North Main Street in Laconia, New Hampshire. He will be buried in the Town of Northboro Cemetery in Northboro, Massachusetts. Graveside services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, his family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth in Benjamin’s name, CHaD, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, N.H. 03756.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com