BENSON, Kenneth Benson

BENSON, Kenneth  –

October 21, 1928 – July 22, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear husband and father, Kenneth Benson, on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Kenneth was the wonderful husband and best friend of his wife, Marilyn, for over 68 years.

He will be greatly missed by her and by his daughter, Catherine; his son, Stephen (Dawn); four grandchildren, Sarah, Alex, Emily and Greg; and two great-grandchildren, Shayla and Wesley. He was predeceased by one grandchild, Caitlyn.

Ken was also predeceased by his parents, George and Eva Benson; and six brothers, William (Norma), James Errol (Bob) (Fay), Jack, David (Edna), Paul (Gwen) (Marion) and Bruce (Carol).

He is survived by his sister, Audrey Mann (Kenneth). Ken founded Benson Steel Limited in September 1980, and the company continues to flourish under the management of the next generation.

Ken was a longtime member and elder of Nashville Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Ontario, and a member of Caven Presbyterian Church, Bolton. In his younger days, Ken was very active in the Masonic Lodge and was a founding member of Bridgewood Lodge in Woodbridge, where he served as Master for three different terms, and in 1991, received an appointment to the office of Grand Steward.

Ken will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S., Bolton, on Wednesday afternoon from 2 – 4 p.m., and evening from 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday morning, July 27th, at 11 a.m., followed by interment.

If you wish, donations may be made to Operation Smile or Bethell Hospice Foundation in Ken’s honou.