June 1, 1932 - April 30, 2024

Ben passed peacefully, on April 30th, in his 92nd year, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

He lived a long life and will be greatly missed.

Loving husband of the late Gladys Ball.

He leaves behind a sister, Audrey, in Australia; and son, Rob and wife, Debbie and daughter, Gloria; as well as his son, Ken (deceased 2004). His grandchildren, Amanda (Aaron) Geoffrey, Fiona, Simon and Danielle (Colin); as well as his beautiful great-granddaughters, Davina and Shaelyn.

His brothers, Stan and Ron, are predeceased. Ben was born and grew up in Liverpool, England, and served on the police department there for 15 years before leaving family and friends to immigrate to Canada.

He joined the police department in Toronto, where he met his colleague and dear friend, Stan.

He retired at 60 and for the next 20 years spent his time up on Pigeon Lake in their trailer, boating, fishing and playing golf with his wife, Gladys.

A private celebration of life will be held later this summer.