Native obituary: Dr. Benjamin Eleonu, 67, OB/GYN at Boston Medical Heart and the Mattapan Group Well being Heart

Eleonu, Benjamin Chelem MD Age 67, of Sharon, handed away June 9, 2023, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Heart. He was the son of the late Emmanuel and Dorothy (Wurunwo) Eleonu.

Benjamin was born on December 29, 1955, in Ubima, Rivers, Nigeria. He was employed as an OB/GYN doctor at Boston Medical Heart and the Mattapan Group Well being Heart. He had many hobbies, together with studying and portray. He beloved watching numerous issues on television, together with Nigerian films, Shark Tank, soccer video games and comedies. Benjamin was an lively member of Waters Church in Norwood, the place he generously volunteered his time. He additionally was an lively member of Obakor Ikwerre New England and the American Medical Affiliation.

Loving husband of Clara (Chidinma) Eleonu. Beloved father of Azubuike Benjamin Eleonu, Chinma Miriam Eleonu and Chinda Kingsley Eleonu; his brother, Biandu Chinwo; and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Relations and pals are kindly invited to attend Calling Hours on Friday, June 30, from 2 PM to five PM on the Roberts and Sons Funeral Dwelling, 30 South Road, Foxborough. A Funeral Service shall be held Saturday, July 1, at 10 AM on the Waters Church, 668 Walpole Road, Norwood. A semi-private Interment for his household to comply with at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. To ship an internet condolence please go to the funeral residence web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in reminiscence of Benjamin could also be despatched to Miriam’s Residence Inc., 28 South Foremost Road, Sharon, MA 02067. Please write his title on the memo line.

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