Canandiguad, NY – Benjamin D. McCheyne, age 72, longtime resident of Canandaigua, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, at Light Hill in Canandaigua.

Benny McCheyne. Photo provided.

Benny is survived by his wife, Nancy (Brown) McCheyne who he was devoted to; his four McCheyne siblings, Ann Marie, Mark, Mary, and Roberta; brother-in-law, Thomas Brown; nephew, Joe Caito; and four nieces; Alexis Caito, Olivia McCheyne, Arika Lynn, and Andrea Overslaugh.

Benny was a trained farrier, calling himself a horse shoer. In 1975, he started his business after graduating from the Midwest Farrier School in Zenia, Ohio. Driving and racing harness horses were also his passions in this era. Ben’s many clients of decades were also his friends. He was shoeing horses up to 5 weeks before his cancer diagnosis in early January.

When told he was called a Horse Whisperer, Benny’s response was that he’d been called many things, some not that good. He will be missed for his way with horses, his sense of humor, and just being the good person he was.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Light Hill, 5160 Parrish Street Ext., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Interment will be in White Haven Memorial Park. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be set in the future. Condolences may be offered at http://www.johnsonkennedy.com.