Benjamin L. Wilson, Jr.
WILSON, Benjamin Lightbourne Jr. Age 76, died April 6th, 2017 in Montreux, Switzerland. Born August 3rd, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts, he was educated at Milton Academy and Yale University. Filmmaker, writer, photographer, and a great lover of animals, Ben Wilson always lived life on his own terms. His extraordinary intelligence and inimitable wit will be missed by those who knew him.
He leaves his godchildren, Remington Korper and Zoya Hynes, dear friend Marnin Michaels, loving caretakers Dany and Sophie Viquesnel, beloved dog Oswald, and many friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Middle East Children’s Institute. Please contact benjaminlwilson7@gmail.com for memorial information. Services are private.
Published in The Boston Globe on May 21, 2017