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Benjamin Stowell | Visitation:
Thursday, October 15, 2009
3:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home-518-273-4162
97 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
Service:
Friday, October 16, 2009
10:00 AM
Calvary United Methodist Church
15 Ridge Place
Latham, NY 12110
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| | | LATHAM - On October 12th 2009 at 6:20 pm Benjamin Stowell arrived at the end his journey along an arduous path at the age of 9 years old. In 2006 Ben was diagnosed with a rare cancer called osteosarcoma in his right humerus. Ben was assisted in his journey by a super hero of his creation – The Green Drakkoman.
Ben was an inspiration to anyone who met him. When things looked darkest he would often say, “Remember, Focus on the Positive.” He was able to inspire adults in ways that we never anticipated. Ben never let the osteosarcoma limit him. He chose to live life full on and had many accomplishments to be proud of. He attained the blue belt in karate, learned how to snowboard, took guitar lessons and most recently started to learn how to play the cello.
He attended Blue Creek Elementary School in the North Colonie School District and was beloved and celebrated by not only his school, but by the entire school district. Ben’s goal in life was to become a “fire-fighter doctor” and was inducted into the Latham Fire Department as an honorary member and responded to his first call after the induction ceremony. Ben was also a member of the Siena College Women’s Water Polo team and was an honorary Bat Boy for the Boston Red Sox. In 2009 he became the first player/owner in North Colonie Youth Baseball league when he sponsored The Green Drakkoman team. He attended church at Calvary United Methodist church and maintained a simple yet very strong faith.
The community at large wrapped his entire family in the loving arms. In the last moments of Ben’s time here on earth he was held in his parents’ arms as they lovingly caressed his head and told him they were proud of him. His last moments were very peaceful. He had a well lived life. In addition to many loving relatives, Ben is survived by his twin brother James Stowell, his mother Stacey Gerard, his father Tim Stowell and his dog Mocha.
Ben’s funeral service will be Friday at 10:00 am at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place, Latham with Pastor Bob Kovitz-Campbell officiating. Cremation will follow with services in the Gardner Earl Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham on Thursday from 3 to 7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made to The Ben Fund (to assist other families dealing with childhood cancers), c/o HSBC, Latham Branch, 494 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110.
Condolence book at directions at www.BowenFuneralHome.com.
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