BENN, Catharina “Marg” Margaretha
June 18, 1927 – April 15, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of our beloved mother Margaret Benn at age 95 years. She passed peacefully on April 15, 2023 at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, Ontario.
Marg (also affectionately known as Oma) was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nellie and Jan Hainje, she had one older brother, John. She lived through WW2 and told many stories of her struggles during those years. It was after the liberation of Holland by the Canadians that our mother and dad (Ward Garrison Benn 1912-1988) met and were soon engaged. Our father is from the Hay Bay area so upon Marg’s arrival in 1947, they married and started a family in Napanee, Ontario. When they moved to Deseronto, Marg worked at Ideal Venders from 1957 until its closure in 1975. Marg was a force to be reckoned with as many will tell you.
Our mother was also the recipient of the Medal of Bravery which she received from the Governor General, Romeo LeBlanc, in 1995 for saving her landlady’s life. She disarmed the male assailant who was stabbing the landlady. No easy feat!
At age 85 years, she moved to the Legion Village Retirement Home in Cobourg where she enjoyed making new friends. Talking and laughing with Marg would always make your day that much better!
Marg was predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years, Ward Garrison Benn. Survived by her sons John (Joan), Ron (Mary) and daughter Catherine (John Stevens). She will be missed by her 7 grandchildren Michael (Daiane), Steven, Richard, Shannon, Ward, Ross and Brittany Stevens and her 2 great-grandchildren Giovanna and Jon. Also survived by her sister-in-law Charlyn Jones (Morland) of Huntsville, beloved Aunt of Beverly and Brigette Shewman and lovingly remembered by her great nieces and nephews, Debbie, Mark, Todd and Tracey and their families.
At Margaret’s request, a private graveside gathering will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to your local humane society or Diabetes Canada.
Online condolences may be made to www.maccoubrey.com