Benjamin Richard Zagwyn, 27, died unexpectedly October 15, 2015. Born and raised in Conyers, Georgia, he was the son of Barbara Shaw Zagwyn and the late Richard Zagwyn. A carpenter, Ben also studied welding at the Wentworth Institute. A MA resident since 2007, he enjoyed the ocean and listening to music, and loved riding his dirt bike.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter Jayden Elizabeth Zagwyn and her mother, Jacqueline Thompson;two brothers, Wayne and Kyle Zagwyn; his grandparents, Forrest and RoseMarie Shaw and Conrad Zagwyn; his girlfriend Nicole Bannon-Larsen; and a large extended family including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and their families.

Visiting hours for family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 1:00-4:00pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave (Rte 111) Acton. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Ben's name to benefit The Orange Recovery House. Checks are made payable to ServiceNet, Inc.,129 King Street, Northampton, MA 01060, please reference Ben Zagwyn-Orange House on the memo line. Donations may also be made online at www.servicenet.org