November 16, 1926 – January 18, 2015
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ben Caron, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was born in St. Francois Xavier, MB, the second of eight children. Ben grew up on a farm and those skills and interests that he developed there remained with him his whole life. He moved out west in 1957 and settled in Victoria. He had very fond memories of being involved in the C.Y.O. and was proud to be a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. It was at C.Y.O. that he met his future wife, Margaret Hanley. They married in 1960 and together had five daughters. In the early ‘60s, Ben became the manager of the St. Vincent de Paul store on Johnson Street. This was the beginning of a lifelong commitment to the welfare of others, particularly those in need. Ben’s compassion, dedication and vision touched many lives. Margaret started Gingerbread Preschool in 1973, and it is still going strong. Ben’s legacy as “Ben Hen” or “Farmer Ben” is fondly remembered by the many children and families who knew him. Ben was a man of Faith and cherished his family above all else. He leaves to mourn, his wife Margaret; his daughters, Bernadette (Gary) Butler, Cathy (Daniel) Morin, Mary-Joy (Jamie) Croll, Carolin (Dan) McDonnell, Suzanne (Sam) Iaquinta; grandchildren, Suzanne, William, Allie, Stella, Marell, Maggie, Dominic, Benicio and his large extended family.
“And I think to myself, what a wonderful world…”
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View St., on Friday, January 23rd at 12:00 p.m. with a reception in the Parish Centre. Interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. would be appreciated.
Condolences can be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
23 Responses
Our deepest condolences from the entire McHattie family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love Cat
If everyone could take page from Bens life they would learn how to be a better human , and the world would reap the reward as I have had knowing him .God bless.
Dan & Cathy – Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lots of love
All of us at Marys
We are saddened by the lose of our dear “Ben Hen”. Our condolences to his family and friends.
There are very very few people in our world today that have as big a heart as Ben. He will be missed dearly.
Malcolm, Diana, Lena and Karly McMurtry
On behalf of the Claveau Family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Mrs Caron, Cathy, Daniel, and the Caron Family.
Repose en paix Ben.
André Claveau
Chicoutimi (Qc)
To the Coran Family,
Sorry to hear about Ben’s passing. He will certainly be missed by all. Hold on to the great memories and look after each other. He was such a great person. Ben was always smiling and laughing and telling stories. Never a dull moment when he was around.
RIP Ben
Love Ann Hussey and Family
Mom said he was the best boss she ever had. He was just so kind and caring and friendly and made everyone feel welcome.
This world has lost a very special person. He will never be forgotten.
Love the Hussey family (Ann) and the Maugers ( Sharon, Ann’s daughter)
I will remember Ben for his great laughter, his strong ethics, his faith, and his friendship to not only our family when we arrived to the peninsula but all that crossed his path. He took time to be with each person he met during his daily chores.
He was a mentor to many. Our community has lost one super guy.
Peace etc from Barry
Bernadette, Mrs. Caron, Cathy, Carolin, Joy and Suzanne and families,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Caron. He always had the nicest smile and showed a genuine interest in everyone he met. We are thinking of you.
Colleen and Chris Healey
Prince George
Dear Daniel, Cathy, Suzanne et Allie
Nos Sincères Sympaties.
Toutes nos pensées vont vers vous en ces moments difficiles
Our deepest sympathies
Our thoughts are with you in these difficult time.
Lise et Sophie
To Mrs Caron and Family
My thoughts are with you at this diffucult time.
Lise Morin