Benjamin BLACKLER Obituary

Thank you Kerry for contacting me. Ben was a unique, fun, super intelligent, caring, generous and loyal friend to me for more than 30 years. Our long distance phone calls were never long enough and the topics were fast moving and sincere. My deepest sympathies for you Amy and Jimmy, l could feel the love he had for you both.
Will miss you BSB

Your Aussie mate, Beats

So very sorry and shocked to hear about Ben. My heart goes out to Jimmy and Amy. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time
Love Cheryl and Joe

Our deepest condolences to the Blacker family. Ben welcomed us as neighbours in Maungaraki. Even after we moved away but still in the Hutt it was lovely to see his friendly face around, and stop to have a chat. Thinking of you all, especially Jimmy and Amy at this time.

Condolences to the Blackler family. I remember Ben as a friendly face around Normandale school. Thinking of you at this dreadfully sad time.

The Gardiner family ( Amber Campbell, James and Grace)

I felt like an empty balloon when I heard the news, I was devastated. I have known Ben for many years since SCW and when he started his own business as he was our chartered accountant for our business. He always solved a complicated situation with determination and was eager to find the best solution for us. His professionalism and knowledge was admirable. He will be sorely missed and we send our sincerest condolences to his family.

I was so devastated to hear of Ben's passing, such tragic news. I worked with Ben at Gosling Chapman and quickly developed a wonderful friendship with him that I will treasure forever. He was hilarious, clever, highly successful, a straight shooter, and a good friend. He loved his family and was so proud of them all xxx Thinking of all those who knew Ben, especially his beautiful family. Rest in peace Ben

We are utterly devastated to hear about Ben and our sincere condolences to his family.

Ben was a pillar to our business for many years, often going beyond his duties to help us.

Becoming friends with Ben was easy, he had such a caring and sincere nature about him.

We feel truly honored to have called him a friend, we will miss him dearly.

Donald and Susan Chung.

Karen, Sam & Family sending our condolences.
I remember the day Ben was born Paul called over the fence `a boy´. Diane & Jo

Ben was one of the best - Witty, genuine, intense!. I'm forever grateful I had the pleasure of knowing him in the early days of our CA career at Gosling Chapman. Regular secret smokes in the basement carpark & absconding for long lunches at the bar. Rest well Ben & hope you are taking Silver Cloud out for another spin.

Jimmy, Amy & Kerry and extended family so sorry to hear of the passing of Ben, he was a great asset to Normandale School. Our hearts go out to you all.

My deepest condolences to Ben's children and to the wider Blackler family, my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
My very best wishes, from Tony Hunt

Condolences to Ben´s family. We were mates in Sydney for a while in early 90s. Was good times and he always had my back. Rest easy old mate.

Ben, taken way too soon. My deepest condolences to Ben's family; Amy, Jimmy, Karen, Sam and Kerry - my thoughts are with you and your wider family and friends.
I have fond memories of Ben; always so enthusiastic, kind, and willing to lend an ear and/or help. So many talents and skills.
Rest easy Ben. You will be missed and remembered.
My very best wishes, from Rachael Buxton

Amy, Jimmy, and Kerry, We send love and prayers to all of you. There are no words that can comfort you right now, but please know you are all in our thoughts. Ben and all of you were there for our family during some very dark days. Please know that we spent the evening thinking back on some very special times with all of you. Much love from all of the Pine Family, Dave, Hayley, Raegan, and Christian.

So sad and will be so missed by good friends of the McFetidge family Hutt valley.. our condolences to all Bens family with Gods love hugs at this time.

Oh Gosh Ben, gone way too soon, the time you had you made people smile, feel important and valued, you were professional, a family man, the best cousin ever :). I loved meeting with you at work, we always laughed, and you made accounting understandable. We always shared family stories and loved chatting about the wonderful characters in our families, It's soo hard to believe I wont be able to walk into Blackler Smith and co to get the best hug from you, you might be gone, but never forgotten XXXXX

This came as a huge shock to me, Ben has been my accountant for a number years from when I first started my business at 17. Being young Ben was a great mentor and role model for me and always took the time to give me well rounded advice and support. Ben was also always great to talk to and took a interest in what I was doing and always gave me compliments on my work ethic and skills that meant a huge amount coming from him. I thank you for your support in my younger years and helping me in my early years of business. My deepest condolences to the family.

James sokalski

I just couldn't believe it when I heard the news on Friday. Ben was our accountant for over 20 years - we were constantly exchanging notes about family bike rides, tramps and adventures. The quarterly catch ups around the boardroom table never stayed to the task on hand - Ben was so interested in people and places. Always with a smile on his face and a lovely calm demeanor - he will be missed.

Really sorry to have heard the news of Ben's sudden passing. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and work family at this time. Ben was a great guy and an outstanding accountant. We always loved working with him, especially when Blair and Ben started their own business together all those years ago. His knowledge, guidance and 100% support of our business was second to none and we thank him for this commitment. We loved catching up with Ben when we had our meetings over the accounts each year. He will be sadly missed by so many people.
Sandra Holden, Ally Todd and Paul Veric
Ally Todd Swimming

My sincere condolences to the family and his work family. I had the pleasure of working with Ben back in the SCW days. Taken far too soon.
Kim Ellis

Still trying to comprehend the saddest news of Ben's passing last week.Our heartfelt sympathy to Amy Jimmy Kerry Kylee and girls and all Ben's extended family and friends and work family. We had the pleasure of meeting Ben many years ago as our accountant and with kids at same daycare and considered him a friend, he always had our best interests at heart... you will be remembered with love Ben by those whose lives you touched. Xx Marrice Fraei Wayne Sproston. (Wilson's Autos)

With deepest sadness we send our sincere condolences and sympathies to Ben's family, staff and friends at this unexpected and very sad time.
Ben assisted our family with sound, helpful and grateful advice for over 20 years. Rest in peace young man. God bless. Mark and Frances Williams.

There are no words that can express the emotions that the lose of Ben has bought to our family or the grief we feel for Amy, Jimmy, Sam and his family, Karen, Kylee and her family and Kerry. Over 30 years of wonderful memories of time's spent with Ben will keep him in our hearts.

Condolences to your family Ben.
A good man is all I can say and.gone way too soon

We are so terribly sad to hear the tragic news. I remember spending great times with Ben in Dunedin and Sydney in the 90s. Our deepest condolences to the Blackler family. Louie, Pita, Te Aumihi and Awatea Bradshaw Loten.

So sorry for your loss.
I have fun memories of Ben´s cheeky smile during our school days in Queenstown.
His passion for family and loved ones in more recent years was apparent. I´m hoping that your own special memories will help you through this very difficult time.
Kerry (Dovey) McIntosh

Our deepest condolences to the Blacker Family. We have very happy memories of Ben in Queenstown and in Dunedin when he was a young fellow. Nathan,Jase,Bridget and Yvonne Elder.

What a devastating day Thursday was when we heard the tragic news about Ben. Our deepest condolences to his family. Ben was not only a great business adviser to us but also a friend and our regular talks always started and ended with our life stories and experiences. Often we would have to call each other back because we didn´t actually tackle the business issue that we both wanted to discuss. It was an honour calling him a friend and we will miss him greatly. Clayton and Ali Young.

I was devastated on hearing of the tragic & unbelievable news of Ben on Friday. He has]d been not only a competent accountant to me for about two decades but also had become a friend with whom I looked forward to a pleasant banter when visiting his office. Our sincere condolences to his family and office colleagues.
Chula & Malkanthi Rajapakse

Our deepest condolences to Ben´s family especially Jimmy and Amy, Kylie and her girls. Our heart is heavy with the sudden passing of our good friend, and always open ear to my hair-brain schemes. Richard Claire and Georgia Taggart