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Benjamin George Bishop
December 27, 1945 - July 24, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">BISHOP, Benjamin George - Passed away peacefully at home in his 70th year after a short battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by Claudia, his loving wife of 42 years. He is survived by his brother Wayne McAndrews (Anita), brother-in law John Rowe (Gillian), many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his brother Dale. Ben grew up in Lakeport, Ontario. Always of independent spirit and ready to make his way in the world, he moved to Toronto when he was only 17. After trying different opportunities, he began a career with the government. Ben worked as a public servant for 31 years, taking early retirement in 1995 from the Ontario Ministry of Finance, Retail Sales Tax branch. During his retirement he enjoyed his passions for cooking, gardening and baseball. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the YORK VISITATION CENTRE, 160 Beecroft Rd., North York (north of Sheppard Ave., west of Yonge St., 416-221-3404) on Saturday August 1st, 2015 at 2:00pm, with a reception to follow. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.</div>