HOLLANDER, Ben
July 1, 1929 – December 15, 2009
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ben on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 50 years to Rita and a wonderful father to his three children Mike (Delphine), Nicolette (Brian), Brian (Donna). Loved Opa of Susan, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth and Samantha. Brother to Ada, Gonnie, Regien, Ton and Gertie of the Netherlands. Brother-in-law to Mies VanDyk of Owen Sound. Born in Amsterdam in 1929, Ben left the Netherlands in 1953 to embark on a new life in Canada where he met Rita. As a Manager of Information Technology with Gulf Canada for 20 years, Ben’s passion to learn and apply technology continued through his retirement. Ben was an active member and current Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Dean William Harris Council #6643 Newmarket and was a 4th Degree Charter Member of the J.J. Hayes Assembly #2460. Ben was a dedicated volunteer and supporter of the community. He will be dearly missed. Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. John Chrysostom Church (Main & Ontario streets) Newmarket on Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at St. Elizabeth Seton Hall (Leslie St. & Stellar Dr.) Newmarket. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or The St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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