With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Ben Strudwick on June 17, 2022 at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, Ontario. Ben was born as William Lionel Benjamin Strudwick to the late William and Marjorie Strudwick on March 22, 1941 in Toronto, Ontario. Ben is survived by his loving wife Barb and his dear family, daughter Tracy Arkell (Eric Snape), son Derrick Harden, step-son Todd Arkell (Meira) and his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He will always be remembered by his brother-in-law Corrie Rudd, the McAlpine clan and his friends. Ben is predeceased by his son Adam Harden and his late wife Joan Fillmore.
Ben loved life. He loved his pets Duffy and Pewter and took great pleasure in their company. He also loved old musicals, camping and sailing with Barb, and escaping to Algonquin with his buddy Joe. His sense of fun and humour endeared him to friends and neighbours. Ben's beautiful singing and melodic whistling could be heard at any time and any place he happened to be. He enjoyed performing in local theater with Little's Hill Players and cabarets with Madcap Players at the Lions Hall. More recently Ben performed with the Parkview Singers and Vocal Maturity.
Through a long illness Ben stayed true to himself and made the decisions he believed in. We are thankful for the compassionate care he received from the nurses, physicians and staff on 4GC at RVH, his Healthcare team, caring homecare professionals, and the amazing support from his family, friends and neighbours along this journey.
He will be missed.
In keeping with Ben’s wishes, a private cremation will be held. Online memories and condolences may be made at www.peacefultransition.ca