1930 - 2023

It is with sadness and sorrow we announce Bente Christensen passed away in her sleep on April 3rd, 2023 at Lakeridge Heights Retirement Residence.

She was predeceased by her husband Orla in 1994.

Predeceased by her parents Knud and Valborg, sisters Gunver (Bent), and Lissen (Ebbe), and her brother Soren (Christine) as well she was proud sister in law to Willy (Oda), Ejvind (Birthe), and Margot (Evan).

Loving mother to Roy (Caroline) and John (Donna). Proud Farmor / Grandma to Erin, Ben, Riley, Jeff, and Kelly. She will be greatly missed by her family who she cherished spending time with at the cottage on West Lake.

Bente was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and educated as a Registered Nurse. She did a 1-year placement at Toronto General Hospital where she met Orla Christensen through the Danish Church social club.

She will be fondly remembered for her adventurous spirit, love of travel, her Danish cooking skills,, and her unwavering love of family. Bente’s last few years were challenging but she faced her battle with dementia head on with her strong will and steadfast courage.

To honour Bente’s life, and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Society.

A visitation will take place on Friday April 14th 2023 at McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road Ajax, ON, from 4pm-8pm. On Saturday April 22nd, 2023 a service and celebration of life luncheon will be held at the Danish Lutheran Church located at 72 Finch Ave West North York, ON M2N 2H4 beginning at 12:00 noon .