So sorry for our loss my thoughts are with you - Maggie
Ben Eldridge (28 Jul 1981 - 11 May 2026)
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Ben
Heart Of Kent Hospice
£1,040.00
+ Gift Aid of £218.75
In partnership with
Funeral Director
- Location
- Spitfire Pub 1 Liberty Square Kings Hill ME19 4AU
- Date
- 5th Jun 2026
- Time
- 12pm
In loving memory of Ben Eldridge who sadly passed away on 11th May 2026, age 44.
Ben is very much loved and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
We are sure you were all aware Ben was a spoilt only child. The stories that Graham and I are now hearing about from many years back confirm that he and his friends whose names I won’t mention he was a very naughty young man. Ben lived for the day fast and loud, if he loved you, you knew it. If you annoyed him you knew it. Ben could spend money like it was going out of fashion and he liked the best things in life. He told me the other day that he felt that he had lived 10 years in the last 3 years and that he had bought all the things that he ever had wanted to buy and didn’t have to get up for work. Ben has many wonderful friends.
Ben was very generous and would help anyone who needed it. He loved his food especially jerk chicken, rice and peas. Ben worked in the NHS for over 20 years a career that he was proud about and made many friends. When Ben had appointments with his Oncology Consultant it was like listening to 2 old friends.
Ben fought his battle hard and went through some traumatic events but carried on regardless with such courage. Life is cruel and Cancer sucks. Ben is cherished by his Dad and I and our hearts will be forever broken xx
Join us in celebrating the life of Ben on 5th June at 12pm at The Spitfire, ME19 4AU. We invite family and friends to share memories and honour their legacy together.
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Thank you Maggie for your kind donation to the Heart of Kent Hospice xx
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My memories of Ben, cheeky, funny, kind and total ray of sunshine. Although it was a long time ago, we remained in touch via social media and I followed his journey and fight against this god forsaken illness. Still laughing joking and remaining positive till the very end. What an inspiring human he was.
May he rest in eternal peace..
I want to send my deepest condolences to his mum Claire and all his friends and family. Heaven surely has gained a bloody goodun. Xx
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Thank you Nicola for your lovely words and keeping in contact with Ben over the years. You summoned him up just like he was, he battled hard and went through a lot pain he was our true warrior. Miss you xx
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Ben and I on a Pharmacy night out. He always looked out for his girlies.
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That’s a lovely picture of you both Lauren xx
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You will be missed my friend
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Great photo thank you xx
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8 9 10....loved dearly always and forever, gave us the best memories xx
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Thank you for the care given to your patients including Ben Eldridge. Rest in ever lasting peace Ben x
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Hello Liz thank you for supporting the hospice that cared for Ben they are absolute angels. He did like you say put up a fight and unless he told you you would not have known he was so ill. All the stories and lovely comments people are writing are extremely touching and funny we can’t help but shed tears. Our loss is devastating and I’m writing this whilst sitting in the kitchen and to me Ben is up in his bedroom. Love and miss you always xx
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My deepest condolences to Ben’s grieving parents, dear Claire and her husband Graham. You had a real lovable mischievous character of a son. He fought long and hard during his battle and for that strength in him, I know, you will have been proud and will always be. Ben definitely ‘showed his quality’ as a teenager working in pharmacy and later as a grown man (FYI - he could give really supporting hugz just when needed xx). I would like to think he is wrapping his happy hugz around you both forever more. 🤗🤗
LizW xx
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Typical photo with Ben really, laughter was never very far away when he was around. You have left a massive hole in our lives, but also so many happy memories to try and fill that with. Sleep tight bruv, see you again one day.
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What a wonderful photo Bruv Col thank you for posting it xx The good old days with many lovely people xx
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I loved my time working with Ben, he was cheeky, full of fun and the loveliest person you could wish to meet. So sad that he went through so much , RIP Ben ❤️ love to his mum and dad
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Thank you Julie for your lovely words and lighting a candle for Ben xx you all had such fun time even though you were working! Especially stock check ❤️
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Ben, you will be forever missed mate ❤️
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Thank you so much guys. Vickey although you never met Ben he would have taken and instant love of you, like we have. Tony you have always remained true and your family should be very proud what a delightful young man you are. Xx
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Annie and I have been your Posties for a few years and if it wasn’t for you ordering parcels Royal Mail would have gone out of business years ago! Ben, you fought your illness with courage, dignity and true grit. You are an inspiration to others and were truly loved. We will miss you opening your front door and saying to us you’re late where is my parcel!! Our thoughts and love to you Claire and Graham. Rest in peace our Ben.
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Never a truer word said our Ben was this person. Thank you for always going the extra mile (miles) to ensure that Ben’s parcels were always on time and searching for them 😝 you made our lives so much easier. He harassed you with banter but you took it on the shoulder. You have always taken the time to care about Ben, to check on him and follow his progress and for that we are eternally grateful xx
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Thank you all for loving Ben. Thank you for being Ben’s friend and for all the support and encouragement you gave him. Ben did "wear his heart on his sleeve”. Thank you for all your kind and truthful words and reflections. Thank you for lighting a candle. Thank you for your kind donations to 'The Heart of Kent Hospice' where Ben received the best love and care he deserved.
Mumma Claire and Dad Graham thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts xxxxxx
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Annie and I have been your Posties for a few years and if it wasn’t for you ordering parcels Royal Mail would have gone out of business years ago! Ben, you fought your illness with courage, dignity and true grit. You are an inspiration to others and were truly loved. We will miss you opening your front door and saying to us you’re late where is my parcel!! Our thoughts and love to you Claire and Graham. Rest in peace our Ben.
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Ben you absolute legend. Us MOFOS will miss you.This day is one of the many great memories with you. Rob and Dolly xxxx
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Lovely picture. I remember this day well and so did Ben! I don’t think he had laughed so much in his life. Life, love and laughter was Ben with great friends around him. We thank you xx
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Dear Claire and Graham. We followed Bens journey on facebook and, like many others, saw how courageous and strong he was throughout.
We didnt know Ben as well as many others did, but it was clear he had the best of both of you, the gentle side, the banter, the kindness and not forgetting the finer things in life like his cars.
You fought such a hard battle Ben and you never gave up.
Rest in peace.
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RIP Ben
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RIP Ben. Will miss our little chats. X
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Ben and I on a Pharmacy night out. He always looked out for his girlies.
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Typical photo with Ben really, laughter was never very far away when he was around. You have left a massive hole in our lives, but also so many happy memories to try and fill that with. Sleep tight bruv, see you again one day.
Ben you absolute legend. Us MOFOS will miss you.This day is one of the many great memories with you. Rob and Dolly xxxx
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