Obituary of Ben Ninham

Peacefully on December 31, 2022, Benjamin Claire Ninham began his journey back home, to the land of the Ancestor’s. In his 64^th year, beloved father of Vanessa Abram, Chase King (Lana), Skylar King (Walter), Destiny Albert (Jeremy), Harmony Albert (Chris) and Ben Ninham Jr. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Nykia, Carmella, Remington, Malachi, Cole, Josh, McKayla, Kane, Kason & Rayden. Great grandfather to Koleeo & Kruz.  

Predeceased by his parents Harley Elijah and Ruth Ninham also siblings, Harley Jr., Brian, Wayne, Patrick, and Nancy. 

Survived by siblings, Layton, Joanne, Lisa, Elsie, and Jesse. 

Ben will be dearly missed by his Aunt’s Alvina and Denise and Sister-In-Laws; Ivy and Didy. 

Lovingly remembered by special nephews and nieces: Big Jack-The Champ a.k.a Bert, Christopher, Dewman, Dezmund, Harley, Niklaus, Presley, Lawrence, Larenzo, and “The Beagle Brats”; Teha, Diaz, Drez-D, Lasa, and Bronson. Charmaine, Danielle, Vicky, Nona, Charlotte, Cocoa, Claudia, Shawny, Sade, Ce-ce, and Larencia.  

Also survived by his two special friends and Mother’s to his children Colleen King and Suzanne Albert. Ben and Suzanne were together almost 30 years and were separated but still, remained great friends and seen each other often. 

He will be deeply missed by his treasured friend’s: Ron Elijah, Dean Logan, Darren Jacobs, Warren Noah, Gordie Hopkins Jr., Bill Sands, Dennis Riley, Denny Abram, Fly, Tom Hickson, Master Kim, Rick Peters, Chris George, Mike Cassidy, Stan Hill, and Eva Doxtator.  Also, Missed by several other cousins and many friends. 

Ben will be resting at the residence of his children on 87 Bear Creek Road, Chippewa Nation, on Monday January 2, 2023, from 1pm- 8pm, Tuesday 1-8pm, Funeral to follow on Wednesday January 4^th, 2023, at 11am, from the residence to the Longhouse Cemetery on Oneida Road, Oneida Settlement.  Reverend Larry Ireland officiating. 

Elliott-Madill Funeral Home Entrusted with Arrangements.  www.elliottmadill.com