Obituary of Benjamin Richard Boos

BOOS, Benjamin Richard Peacefully at McNally House in Grimsby, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Gladys for 69 years. Loving father of Susan Love (Brian) and Janet MacDonald (Tony Viola). Predeceased by his son David. Cherished grandfather of Jay Sisko (Lindsay), Krista Sisko, Kara Malcolm (Ryan) and Stacey MacDonald. Special thanks to Dorothy and Wilfred Devney, Elsie Tozer and Doris Davidson for a lifetime of memories. Benjamin came from a family of 15 children survived by Jack (Vera), Kai, Helen (Al), Alex, Lawrence (June), John (Judy), Benny, Rose, and Rick (Sylvia). Many thanks to all of you for all your special calls and visits. Special thanks to Drs. Callaghan and Deegan, the Staff of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and the Staff and volunteers of McNally House for all of their compassion and care. Ben was a proud Veteran of WWII. Medals received: The 1939 - 1945 Star, The France and Germany Star, The Defence Medal, Voluntary Service (1939 Canada 1945), The War Medal 1939 - 1945. A Celebration of his Life and interment have taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Epilepsy Foundation or McNally House would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.donaldvbrown.ca