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Les Rans posted a condolence
Monday, October 6, 2014
wow, very surprised.
Ben & I went through public school at Holliston & shared a locker
grade 9/10 at Walter Murray.
Always a good guy & very smart.
Best thoughts for those Ben left behind.
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Judy Danelley posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
I love you. I miss you.
What on earth do I do now?
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Sherrill Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Such a sweet and gentle man. My husband, photographer Courtney Milne, and I worked with Ben on and off over the years, and it was always with ease and many smiles. When Courtney passed in 2010, Ben was there again, a quiet support. I will miss you. Blessings to your family.
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Melissa Bell posted a condolence
Monday, January 20, 2014
I have missed you these past days, but know your in a better place. My heart hurts but i know you don't want us to be sad. The memories bring me happiness and knowing that no more memories are to be had I will cherish the ones i have. Its still such a shock that you are gone. You will hold a place always in my heart. God must have needed you for photo shoots in heaven. So fly with the angels and say hi to grandpa. R.I.P. my dear uncle ben.
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Jean Huber posted a condolence
Monday, January 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss Judy. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Susan Murphy posted a condolence
Monday, January 20, 2014
I am so glad we met Ben. I will truly miss you my friend.
Robin and family, I am praying for you all daily. Wish I could be there today, I will be thinking of you and praying from Edmonton. <3
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Bob & Sharon Parker posted a condolence
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Will thinking of you Jason, Joelynn and the family tomorrow as you celebrate your dad's life.
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Anne-Marie posted a condolence
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Judy,
I have enjoyed reading the tributes to Ben. I am deeply saddened for your loss. Love always
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Ron & Shirley Keller posted a condolence
Friday, January 17, 2014
We am saddened by this sudden loss of a dear friend. We are thankful and blessed by our visit last fall and the enjoyment of our time together and a rekindling of old friendships. Our deepest sympathies for Judy and family at this time. We will miss him. Ron and Shirley Keller
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Friday, January 17, 2014
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Deb Hornby posted a condolence
Friday, January 17, 2014
Judy, Jason, Robin, Aunt Helen, Louise, and Jack - our hearts break for your loss.
Ben has always been a part of my life. As a small child, he was my big cousin Benny. Oh, how I looked up to him. As a teen, he was my cool cousin Ben with the Datsun 240Z and a vast knowledge of music. Oh, how I admired him. As an adult, I am pleased to say that my cousin Ben became my friend. Oh, how I loved him. I miss my friend. I am honoured that my husband Doug and I were able to spend a few of the last hours of his life visiting with him. Ben, you will always be in our hearts. We love you.
Love from Deb and Doug Hornby - Calgary, Alberta
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Sheila Litke posted a condolence
Thursday, January 16, 2014
The world has lost an amazing person! Ben's name will live on through the very memories that he created! My deepest sympathies to Judy and family!
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Gayle Heglin Sazinski posted a condolence
Thursday, January 16, 2014
A loving partner, a devoted Dad and a kind friend not to mention all his beloved animals he loved and cared for. He will be missed by so many. We were all blessed to have him in our life.
Gayle, Larry, Chelsey and Adam
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Ian MacLeod posted a condolence
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Ruth and I would like to extend our condolences to Jason and Robin. We sympathize with your loss and although we did not know Ben well, we do know that his sudden departure has affected you deeply.
Love
Ian and Ruth
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
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In my thoughts. You were a genuine and wonderful person.
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B C Read posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Although I didn't know Ben real well, the few times we meet he was taking my picture at a gig in or around Regina. His photos were always great and I used a couple over the years. He was always the gentleman and one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to meet. Thanks Ben RIP.
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Jacquie and Doug Herman posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
We feel so bad for your loss Judy, and ours. We always enjoyed talking with you both and will miss him as a neighbor. We are out of town for the funeral, but know our hearts are with you.
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Lorri Solomon Matthewson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
I met Ben first at the Regina Folk Festival, and then served with him on the Sask Music Board. We became friends, and he was one of my favorite people. He was a beautiful spirit. We had supper together the last time I was in for work, a month or so ago. We talked about that book we were going to do together. My heartfelt sympathies to his friends and family and life partner Judy. Judy, I love you, and when you are ready let me know, and I'll come and get you.
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Chad Eros posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Ben was our first family photographer and he was my first book keeping client. I also served with him on the Sask Recording Industry Board of Directors. He was a great guy. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I put his pictures of my kids to music and it makes everyone weep who sees them. Thanks for being an awesome passionate person Ben. I will miss you.
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Jessi Nicholson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
I will miss Ben. Just recently he reached out to me on Facebook and I hadn't gotten back to him. Now I wish I would have. Ben "scooped me up" when I was still in Regina about a decade ago...he saw me perform on stage and then introduced himself to me and often suggested that I have him shoot my photos....when I finally did, he did a great job and just really appreciated me and made me feel comfortable.
Ben was/is a generous soul and a friend to the Regina community and beyond. He will be deeply missed.
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Stephanie Hunter posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
My thoughts are with your family during your difficult time. It was a pleasure to have known Ben. His wisdom and humour made him a pleasure to visit with. His calm, gentle nature was inspiring. I'm sure that anyone who met Ben was encouraged in their endeavours by his interest and caring. Blessings to all.
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Rodrina ruggieri posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
my deepest condolences to the family and friends!
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Ed Rodger and Charlene Kramer posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Ben was a wonderful co-worker and friend, always willing to share his knowledge, work out an issue or see the bright side of things. Our deepest condolences to all his family on your loss, he will surely be missed.
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Kathy Fogh posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
I never had the privilege to meet Ben personally, but seem like I knew him just a little through conversations with his daughter Robin, her husband Julian, and their two children, Amelia and Xavier. From those talks, he was an amazing person, father, and grandfather. I know his legacy will live on just knowing he transferred his photography talents and gifts, and his love for family and friends, to Robin.
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Tracy DeBussac posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Robin and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your beloved father.
Tracy and Austin
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Caitlin Sinnett posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
I may have only met him once while taking a flight back from Denver at the beginning of November 2013, but it was enough to know he was an amazing talented man who was full of joy and love for what he did. He will be missed from this world.
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Doug Ettinger posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
my deepest condolences to Bens family. I had the pleasure of getting to know Ben through his creative eye, and his passion for his art. you were a great, kind hearted man. you will be truly missed.
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Tamara Chik-Barnes posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
my sincere condolences to Ben's family. Ben was an amazing person, fun, selfless, full of energy and love for every moment. I met Ben at a photo workshop and am grateful that I got to be part of his artistic vision as a model. He was very talented and professional and nice. We stayed in touch over the Internet for years mostly talking about photo shoots, cats, dogs, and the environment. we saw eye to eye on many things. I saw Ben last year at Oxford Stomp at Stampede time in Calgary. He was photographing my favorite band that was playing and, knowing how much I loved them, got me free backstage passes to meet them. he truly was a thoughtful person. I'm glad I snapped a photo with him that day! I will miss him a lot.
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Lesley Rosiak posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Still in shock over your passing, Ben. The photoshoots I did with you were some of my most memorable. You will be missed. My condolences to your family.
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Jeff Hamon posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
My sincerest condolences to Ben's family and entire network of friends. He was a great photo-friend and mentor to many, always offering his thoughts, support, time, and wit. Photo club meetings, Facebook discussions, and just day to day things will not be the same. But I know that now he will forever be taking photos "of the stars" (and he always made his subjects FEEL like stars, even when he was not photographing people like Sir Paul) now that he is up there WITH them. Truly a good friend.
-Jeff
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Jacqueline Stirling posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Finding you was a blessing. You opened your heart without any questions and brought closure to a search that had begun when I was a child. It was shocking to hear that you passed, it was only last year that I finally got to meet you. The last few days I have reflected and what I realized is that you lived your life to the fullest, you lived your dreams, inspired people that you met and filled their hearts with joy. You have inspired me and I will carry this gift with me. I will not say good bye, but thank you.
Love
Jackie
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Louann posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Robin, so sorry and sad for your loss, take comfort in the many beautiful picture your Dad took and the happiness that those memories will hold forever..
Louann, Joe and Abby
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Kristie Yee posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Oh Ben, I think it's finally beginning to sink in that I won't get to see your smiling face anymore. These past few days, it didn't really seem real that you weren't coming back. But now I'm struggling to keept the tears from streaming down my face.
Ben you have always been so wonderful to me, such a great listener, conversationalist, and most of all a friend. My heart goes out to your family, because I feel intense grief with this sudden loss, I can't even begin to relate to what they are going through.
I am glad we spoke the Wednesday before, even though it was over Facebook.
I can't even express my sorrow, you will be very missed.
Kristie
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Mario P. Menard posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Ben was a wonderful & kind man. We shared many discussion about photography and had a few laughs together. It was with shock that I've learned he passed away. My most heartfelt condolences to his children, wife, his entire family and my friend Jack Checkowy of Ottawa. RIP Ben.
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Mandy Lockert posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Ben you will forever be in my heart and thoughts, thank you for your unending kindness and love. I am so happy I was able to tell you before you left us how much I appreciate and love you, wish I could have one more hug. my condolences go to your family and many friends, I know you are watching over us all with that same kindness and love. Until we meet again sweet sweet Ben.
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Rachel and Bill Allen posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Your wit, charm, smile and photographic skills have been called upon high and although we know it was way to soon for us here on earth, we know that you will be shining down from above wishing every one of us all that our hearts desire.
Always a smile and a laugh whenever we would meet, you will truly be missed. It was such an honour to know you, work with you ... in front of and behind the camera, and all our conversations in person or via computer. We will miss you stopping in on your way by.
Fly high with the Angels, our Friend, until we meet again.
(((Hugs)))
Rachel and Bill
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Karyn posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
My deepest condolences to your family. Thoughts and prayers for you guys. ♡
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Amberyl watson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Ben... Ben was one of the kindest most gentle and giving souls I have ever met, he always lit up when we would meet for coffee and talk each other's ears off about the next shoot we could do together. We were good friends. Ben helped me realize my own confidence, and guided me into the modelling industry, giving me incredible advice. I feel so privileged to have been able to have Ben in my life and work with him so closely. Every photo he has ever taken, I will always picture the man behind the lens. To Ben- you will be greatly missed by all your friends and family, you have touched so many peoples hearts and lives. Thank you always. Rest in peace sweet friend. <3
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Ron & Marlene Single posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have both known Ben from years at SaskTel and continuing after. He was such a kind and sincere man and we will always remember him. Having him do the photography at our daughters wedding will always remain special to us. Cherish your special memories.
Ron & Marlene Single
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Robin sanders posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
I will always love you. you were the best dad ever and I will aspire to be everything that you have always wanted me to be.
