Obituary: Benjamin "Ben" Learned, 1982-2026

Obituary: Benjamin "Ben" Learned, 1982-2026

Ben Learned Credit: Courtesy Benjamin “Ben” Learned, 43, of Georgia, Vt., passed away on April 16, 2026. Born on October 11, 1982, in Burlington, Vt., Ben was the son of Lori Simard and John Learned. He grew up in South Burlington before moving to Winooski, where he graduated from high school. On April 25, 2015, Ben married the love of his life, Ashley Learned. Although they were married for 11 years, their love story began 20 years earlier, aft…