MAKHAN, Dr. Bernard (Ben) - September 17, 1936 - July 10, 2021
Dr. Ben Makhan passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.
Predeceased by his late wife, Zeta Makhan, his son, Ben (Benny) Makhan and siblings, Ruth, Pat, Henri and Mickey, he is survived by four daughters that include Kamla Makhan (Gary Clewley), Dr. Sharmila Makhan (David Vousden); granddaughters, Ariana Zeppieri-Makhan (Anderson Todd), Elysse Vousden-Makhan and Madeleine Vousden-Makhan; brothers, Reynold (Leela), Chris, Winston (Donna) and Fr. Michael Makhan; sisters, Marie Makhan (Mike) and Molly James (Cliff ), and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Trinidad, Ben attended St. Mary Catholic College where he was a scholarship student, cricket captain and avid sportsman.
While practicing ER medicine, he also maintained a Family Medicine practice on Brown's Line, Toronto until 2012 when he retired on account of his cancer.
Ben loved practicing medicine and cherished all his patients, colleagues, fellow staff and peers as they brought much happiness to his life. Unfortunately, Ben's personal life was not as successful as his professional life and in this obituary, he wanted to extend his sincere apology to his late wife and son, and surviving children, grandchildren and siblings for all the neglect and hurt they suffered on account of his actions and choices.
In Ben's later years he resided at Viva Retirement Community in Mississauga. He truly enjoyed his time there and appreciated the company and friendship of his fellow community members. Ben also very much appreciated the wonderful care he received from the great staff and management.
Ben was thankful for the blessing of all of his doctors and dentists and their staff, nurses and all at the Queensway Site Oncology clinic for the amazing care and treatment he received.
The family would like to thank the First Responders, ER doctors, nurses and staff and Credit Valley Hospital for the compassionate care Ben received in his final moments of life, Dr. Winston Makhan for his helpful palliative care advice, Meadowvale Funeral Home/Cemetery and Graeme at Cremation Care Centre on Mimico Avenue for exceptional service provided during a very difficult time. Ben was privately cremated earlier this week.
A Mass/service will be held in his honour on Monday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m., at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 2340 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1, (905-272-1454), www.stcatherine.ca. Seating capacity may still be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions so please check their website or call for seating capacity updates.
In lieu of flowers, donations to CAMH would be greatly appreciated. (www.camh.ca/en/get-involved/ways-to-donate).
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