Freshman dies at summer home

Clark was avid skier, snowboarder, surfer

Published: Thursday, September 13, 2007

Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 18:01

Boston College student Benjamin Clark, A&S '11, died unexpectedly in his family's Cape Cod summer home on Sunday.

Clark, originally of Simsbury, Conn., was an avid skier, snowboarder, and surfer.

Those at BC offer sympathy, condolences, and prayers to Benjamin's friends and family.

A funeral service will be held this week at St. Mary's Church in Simsbury, Conn.

"We are all saddened by the loss of BC freshman Ben Clark," said University Spokesman Jack Dunn. "As a faith community, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Clark family at this most difficult time."

More details on the story will be posted as they become available.

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