Atwell “Ben” Hedly, 82, of Barrington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Providence with his loving family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth (Hutchison) Hedly for 62 years before his passing.

Born in Newport and raised in Portsmouth, Ben was the son of the late Isabelle B. (Ayres) and Atwell C. Hedly.

Ben was a member of the graduating class of 1962 at Warren High School. In school Ben was a member of the Future Farmers of America and enjoyed hunting. He worked as the Purchasing agent for Blount Marine, Rau Fastener and Guill Tool. Ben was the Founder and CEO of GT Safety and Tamer Industries. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed many activities including running, mountain climbing, camping,skiing (helicopter and snowcat), mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, adventure motorcycling, and snowmobiling. He also spent his younger years traveling the world for business and pleasure.

Ben was involved in the Somerset Sportsman’s Club, The Massasoit Gun club, The Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club, The Pittsburg Eight, and he was honorary president of the Starbucks Morning Crew.

In addition to his beloved Betty, Ben is also survived by his son: Jeffrey W. Hedly

and his wife Elizabeth; his grandchildren: Morgan E. Hedly, Lucas A. Hedly, Madison M.Hedly, his cousin David R. Snowmen and many extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son: David A. Hedly; his parents: Isabelle and Atwell; and his sister: Judith Raposa.

Arrangements are through Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI 02885 where the family will receive relatives and friends on Monday June 1, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at 11:00 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the Portsmouth Friends Church, 11 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, danafarber.jimmyfund.org