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Gordon Keith Benjamin

Gordon Keith Benjamin

BENJAMIN, Gordon Keith – 71, Truro, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, in the Palliative Care Unit at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born July 3, 1944, in Truro, he was a son of the late Frank and Irene (Creelman) Benjamin. Gordon worked for Maritime Tel and Tel in Network Services for 32 years. He was a member of First United Church, where he had served as an elder, and was a member of Group Committee for 2nd Truro Scouts. He was also a Past Master of Fellowship #112 Masonic Lodge. In retirement, Gordon joined the senior men’s curling league where he enjoyed the fun and camaraderie. He belonged to Cobequid Eco-Trails Society and loved working on trail building in Colchester County. Gordon had a great sense of humour and always had a twinkle in his eye. He loved the outdoors, whether he was cutting firewood at the woodlot, daily walks in Victoria Park, exploring new trails on the ATV, skiing, boating on the Bras d’Or or just puttering around the yard. Most of all, Gordon was a family man. He and Lois loved spending time at their cottage in Boularderie Centre, Cape Breton, where family gatherings were so important. His eyes would light up whenever his grandchildren visited and he was so happy to see them enjoy everything the cottage had to offer; they couldn’t wait to ride on the tractor with Papa. Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Lois (Crompton); daughter, Kelly (James) Bonnell, and their son, Ben, Truro; son, Jeffrey (Nicky) Benjamin, and their children, Kelsey, Katherine and Jonathan, Veazie, Maine; sister, Joy (Darryl) Wilson, and their daughters Lara and Erin, Sydney River; sister-in-law, Lynda Benjamin, and her daughter, Cheryl, Hilden; aunt, Shirley Castle, Stewiacke; many cousins. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, David. The family would like to especially thank Drs. Murray, Smith and Henderson and their entire team for the exceptional care that Gordon received over the last two years. Fellowship #112 Masonic Lodge will conduct a Masonic Service 7 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015, at First United Church, 711 Prince Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2015, Reverend Roger Moore officiating. Reception will follow in Memorial Hall. Gordon lived with prostate cancer since 2009, so in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Prostate Cancer Canada or Ida Webster Memorial Fund (First United Church) are gratefully appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Gordon’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Love never ends
1 Corinthians 13:8

 

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