Benjamin HERBERMAN Obituary

HERBERMAN, Benjamin - August 21, 1920 - November 13, 2015 Ben died peacefully, with his family around him, at Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital. Ben is survived by his loving wife Shirley, his brother Harry and Susan, and by his children, Mark, John and Katina, and Lee and Barbara, and by his grandchildren Ariel, Brody, Cole, Nico and Rachel, and Matthew. He was 95. After leaving Moncton, NB where he served in the Canadian Air Force during the war, Ben entered what would be a outstanding 65-year career in the insurance industry, in which he earned the respect and admiration of his peers and clients alike. Among his many distinctions, Ben was a inductee into the Sun Life Hall of Fame, a lifetime Million Dollar Round Table member, and was frequently sought out as a speaker and advisor. Ben was, at various times in his life, an avid photographer and wood carver, and he also played a mean harmonica. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Interment following at Dawes Road Cemetery, Temple Sinai Section. Shiva will be held at 619 Avenue Road, Apt. 903 until Wednesday evening. The family is grateful to Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital for their outstanding care of our husband, father, and grandfather. And we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Maria Taiza, Ben's caregiver and constant companion for the last 4 years. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to Sunnybrook Foundation Veterans Comfort Fund, 416-480-4483.

Published by Toronto Star on Nov. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin HERBERMAN

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Heather & Cliff Maclean

December 1, 2015

Dear Shirley and family,

Heather and I were both saddened to learn recently of your Ben's passing. We send you and your family our deepest condolences for having lost such a wonderful member of your family.

My earliest memories of you two was standing in the shallow end of the pool at the first Breaker's Leaders' Conference with Ben quizzing me about the tax saving benefits of management companies for professionals. Ben was the quintessential professional financial services adviser. He served as a role model and mentor for many in the business. It was an honour and privilege to have known and worked with him over the years. Always the soft spoken gentleman, there are few of his ilk and talent in the financial services business.

Thank you, Ben, for your many contributions over the years. God Bless.

Heather and Cliff Maclean

November 17, 2015

Dear Shirley,I am saddened with the news of Ben's passing.I am in harmony with loss as I just lost my soulmate Hazel.When i started with Sun Life in 1953 Ben was one of my favourite people to go for help.He was always there for me.He was a classy gentleman and fine role model.
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Hugh Alexander

November 16, 2015

Shirley and family , many fond memories from over 50 years of sun life asoucation Ben took my luggage at the air port upon the return from a sun life convention , I only wish we were the same size as Shirly and Ben were the most Hansen and best dress couple at all our sun life funtions.
Our deepest sympathy , Bety and. Joe Gray

Don Rutgers

November 16, 2015

A fine gentleman indeed and a credit to his profession. Always available as a solid sounding board. I have only the finest memories of Ben. Our hearts go out to Shirley.

November 16, 2015

A true gentleman. Ben was such a wonderfully articulate communicator, and represented his company, and industry, in the finest possible way.
He was an inspiration to me, and to the many, many others who knew and rspected him.
John Hannam, (retired manager - SunLife)

Dave Garner

November 16, 2015

As a member of the golf professional staff at the Board of Trade Country Club I knew Ben and Shirley for 40 years and now have the pleasure of knowing their son Lee. Ben was always a gentlemen, a pleasure to speak to and deal with. Condolences to the Herberman family. He will be missed.

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