Obituary: Willis Elwood Benjamin
Benjamin, Willis Elwood - 82, Truro, passed away at Cedarstone Enhanced Care on February 29, 2012. Willis was born at Wallace Station, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Millard and Ruby (Angevine) Benjamin. He served 20 years in the RCAF, with postings in Namao (Alberta), Germany, North Bay, Ottawa, St. Hubert, and Chatham. After retiring from the service, he and his family moved to Truro. He was employed for some time at Scott Trucks in Debert and at the NSAC in Bible Hill, from which he retired in 1990. Willis had a lifetime appreciation of old time fiddling and dancing. He took great pride in his garden and rose bushes. He is survived by his wife Thelma (Langille); sons, David (Gwen) and Craig (Heather) and grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, and Owen; brother-in-law, Elmon Langille, New Annan; sisters-in-law, Joyce Benjamin, Ottawa, Marie MacKay, Debert, Carrie Matheson, Tatamagouche, Rita Keizer, Dartmouth, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his only brother, Carl Benjamin, Ottawa; his sister-in-law, Florence Langille and his brothers-in-law, Jim MacKay, Vernon Keizer, and Murray Matheson. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 1 to 2 pm, followed by a service at 2 pm in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. Donations in memory may be made to the Colchester Hospital Foundation or charity of choice. Live web-casting of the service will begin on Saturday at 1:58 pm (Atlantic Time) and is available along with on-line condolences and donations at www.colchestercommunity.com
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