Benjamin F. Redden

North Hampton - Benjamin F. Redden, 72, of North Hampton, passed away peacefully at Exeter Hospital on March 7, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born in Portsmouth on September 22, 1951, a son of the late Kenneth and Marion (Littlefield) Redden. Raised in Portsmouth, Ben graduated from Portsmouth High School, class of 1969. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army in 1970 and served his country honorably until 1972. He began working at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard when he was accepted into the apprenticeship program in 1974, he graduated the apprenticeship program in 1978, where he started his career in shop 38 as a marine machinist, eventually working as a zone manager and then in 300N, the nuclear department. He retired from the shipyard in 2013, proud of his 40-year-long career. During his time at the shipyard he earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Southern New Hampshire University. In 1973, he met his wife Judith (Davis), and the couple married just three months later. In 2023, Ben and Judy celebrated their 50th year of marriage. Ben was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. His love for his North Hampton home was evident, spending countless hours in his backyard. He cherished attending yard sale adventures with his granddaughter throughout the seacoast area. He purchased a family camp at a trout pond in Concord, providing a space for his children and grandchildren to create lasting memories. Ben cultivated a garden in his backyard, growing tomatoes for homemade salsa. Cruising the Beach with Judy in his Thunderbird brought him immense joy, and his friendly nature allowed him to make friends wherever he went. His love for cookies was well-known. In addition to his wife Judy, left to cherish his memory are his sons Benjamin Redden and wife Leane, and Nathan Redden and wife Jennifer. He is also survived by his grandchildren Addison, Breeanne, Tanner, and Maxwell Redden, as well as his brothers Forrest Shaw and wife Carol, Donald Redden, Kent Redden, and pre-deceased by Denise Redden. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, family and friends are respectfully invited.

Benjamin F. Redden

September 22, 1951 - March 7, 2024