Benjamin Michael Flaherty, beloved infant son of Danielle Elizabeth Flaherty, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 15, 2021 after a year-long courageous battle with Alexander’s Disease. Benjamin was 18 months old.
Although Benjamin’s time on Earth was limited, he touched countless lives. He was the embodiment of pure love. Benjamin was able to teach profound life lessons to all who knew him without ever speaking a word. He brought so much joy to the world, and will continue to be a guiding light for his family.
In addition to his mother, sweet Benjamin leaves behind his sister Kailyn Byington and his maternal grandfather Michael Flaherty Sr. both of Dennisport MA, his maternal grandmother Elizabeth Tocci and his uncle Michael Flaherty Jr. of Londonderry NH. Benjamin also leaves his paternal grandmother Barbara O’Hara and his aunt Amy Phipps, both of Rockland MA and his paternal great grandmother, Rosemary Flaherty originally from Ashland MA, as well as numerous other relatives.
Benjamin’s family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses at Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who spent countless hours caring for Ben.
Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday 4/21 at Doane, Beal and Ames Funeral Home in South Dennis MA. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on 4/22 at Our Lady of the Cape in Brewster MA.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to United Leukodystrophy Foundation. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealamesdennis.com.
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