For Meredith, Scarlett, Abigail and Tayla. Sending heartfelt  condolences to you all at this very sad time.  No words can express the deep sadness I feel for you on your loss. I have many good memories of Ben: his awesome smile, English accent, thoughtfulness, beers, pizzas, cars and so much more. He will be missed but never forgotten. Hold him in your hearts, speak of him often and he will always be with you... My thoughts are with you all, love Freida

My sincerest condolences to Ben’s family for your tragic loss. Although I feel sad, I slowly start to smile as I recall my fond memories of Ben - including him being so proud he never once emptied the communal bin during his first year of Uni, finding his jacket under a pile of pizza boxes he thought he’d lost in his second year and moaning about Star Trek before sneaking down to watch it with me and Duncan. I admired his tenacity with whatever dodgy project he had on the go at the time and you never knew what he was going to say or do next which just added to the excitement. I will miss you.

I went to an event organised for Ben by Martin, Richard and his friends. He'd been kicked out of the house for the afternoon as Meredith's friends were having a baby shower there to celebrate Scarlet; so Ben's friends organised the male equivalent: a big group of his friends surprised him at a local pub to congratulate him and raise a glass or two in celebration. He had such an infectious smile and was clearly so over the moon as he was shortly to become a dad for the first time. I met my wife Emma at this celebration, and felt really honoured to have been made to feel so welcome at such an occasion. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Ollie Seed

Condolences to Ben's family. Ben is a great Man with such a kind soul. You will be missed by your Kapuni friends. Kia Kaha, family.

Growing up with Ben, we got up to a lot of mischief and made a lot of memories that I hope to reminisce and share with Bens family in the weeks and months to come. You were one of my best friends mate, and there never was a more gentle man with a kind heart and a jovial soul. You will be missed by many. My condolences go out to all of the family who will be feeling this loss very much.

Sincere condolences to you Meredith and to your wonderful girls. Ben will be well missed by all. A great character with a wry sense of humour and many talents. Kia Kaha, be strong and focus on the future for your family. Matt.

You were a great man Ben, you'll be missed.

Nicest guy you could meet. It's been an honour working with you.

You are in our constant thoughts Meredith and family. We are standing with you. Sending you love and strength. Kate & Richard xo

So saddened and shocked by the news, such a loss to everyone. I only knew Ben through our little homebrew group, but he was well liked & respected by us all. Bens English ales will be sadly missed, but not nearly as much as Ben himself. My condolences to Meredith and all the family.

Oh Meredith, I am so deeply devastated for your loss of Ben. I can only imagine the terrible pain & heart break that you . Scarlett, Abigail & Tayla are going through right now. I know our families have lived miles apart for most of our lives but I want you to know, I will treasure all the beautiful picture memories that you have shared over the years. Of you, Ben & your beautiful girls. Sending you & your girls love & hugs from across the miles. From my family to yours, in deepest sympathy love Your cousin Hayley, partner Paul & daughter Mollie, Caitlin, Maisie & Bradley xxxxxx

Sincerest condolences to Meredith and the girls and family. I am feeling so sad for your loss and wishing you courage for the difficult path ahead. I didn't know Ben but may you rest in peace beautiful soul.

It was a joy to work with Ben and I will always remember him for his professionalism and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace

Years ago as I sat watching TV I gradually became aware of an acrid chemical haze filling the room. It was coming from the oven in the student house where Ben and I were living. He’d been preparing a pyrotechnic experiment that involved impregnating toilet roll with something flammable, drying it out in the oven, then setting it alight with spectacular results. Except he’d forgotten all about it and was in his bedroom as our whole house was slowly filling with smoke! This is how I’ll remember Ben. Almost always there was a project under way, they sometimes left scorch marks or hangovers… but never dull! I’ll miss you, Ben. My thoughts are with you Meredith and girls.

I am absolutely shocked & heartbroken on hearing of Ben's passing. I have never met a kinder and good-hearted soul. Words cannot express my grief and how much he will be missed. My thoughts are with you Meredith and your girls.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Meredith and your beautiful girls. I am in shock. Ben was such a great guy. It’s so incredibly heartbreaking to hear of Ben’s passing.

Sad and in disbelief, our hearts are with Meredith, his beautiful girls and all his loved ones. May you RIP Ben you will be so missed. Love Always, Debbie, Riaan, Jayden and Kayleen

Shocked and saddened, my thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Ben was good person, bright, funny and a wonderful family man. It was a privilege to work alongside him, I am proud to have been his friend and will miss him dreadfully.

One of the gentlest souls I have ever had the privilege to know. An honest man, who spoke highly of his family. My condolences to Meredith, their girls and the wider family, I am so sorry for your loss.

It is with great sadness and our sincerest condolences in his time at the club he had become a much liked and appreciate member I cannot imagine how much pain Meredith and the girls are feeling at this time but hope soon the good memories will be what remain