Obituary of Edgar Gordon Benjamin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edgar Gordon Benjamin age 70, who passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 15th, 2016. Edgar was born to the late Amanda Marie (DeRoches) and Gordon George Benjamin in Pugwash. He is survived by his former spouse Debbie (Gullens) Benjamin; daughters; Tammy (Jonathan) Strickland, Melanie (Mike Connolly), Mandy, and Katie (Jon Webber), and his beautiful grandchildren, Emma and Jack Connolly. He was deeply loved by his incredible siblings, Norval (Shelley), Richard (Debbie – deceased), Doris (John Murray), Diane (Peter Reid), Frank (Carol), and Gordie (Lisa). Edgar had many nieces and nephews who he loved, Krista, Corey, Johnny, Jill, Peter, Mark, Roxanne, Andrew, Angie, Jennifer, Paul, Matthew, Phillip and Justine. Edgar was an exceptional man who brought light and laughter to every room he entered. He had the ability to captivate you with his long, incredible stories (Piddlehead and Dingledorf). Strangers became friends, and friends were there for a lifetime. Nothing brought Edgar more joy than watching Jack and Emma play basketball, he rarely missed a game. Edgar touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral service is Saturday, March 19th at 11 a.m., St. Ignatius Church, Bedford, Father Pat Cosgrove Officiating. Reception to follow. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to T. J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, Bedford. 902-835-4212. Donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences can be made by visiting www.tjtracey.com “I guess it’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it’s what you leave behind when you go.” – Randy Travis