Druhan, Benny, age 62. In a stunning change of character, Benny did something quietly early Tuesday morning, going gently into that good night at his home in Ashdale. The don’t-call-me-late Mr. Druhan was the quintessential community man who loved to spend time with people, sharing foolish stories and having a few good laughs. Ben was an avid reader, owing to his curiosity and a desire to understand the circumstances of others and the world around him. He was also an exacting perfectionist, ensuring that any job worth doing was done with care and attention, whether it was at home in his yard, in the garage with his cars, or on the job site at Weeks Construction. Dad loved people. Over a cup of tea, a game of crib, or at the farmer’s market, Benny could be found holding sway over an expectant listener, deftly working his way toward a well-honed punch line, and the chorus of laughter that was sure to follow. This love extended to the community as a whole, where Ben’s pragmatism, hard working attitude and desire to make things better made him a cornerstone of any effort to improve the community, including his thorough involvement in the completion of the St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre. But most of all, Grampie’s love was clearest to his family, who were witness to the countless acts of kindness, the endless support, and the uncanny ability he had to put people at ease. Dad was a grown-up child with a twinkle in his eye, who laughed and loved with an intensity that left you with no doubt about your place in his heart.
Ben is survived by his wife Charlene, Ashdale; daughters Nicole (Pat), Bedford, and Sacha (Dan), Hamilton ON; sons David (Sophie), Ottawa; and Bryan (Louise), Dartmouth; sisters Mary Carroll (Teddy), New Glasgow; Georgina Cameron, Margie Cameron (Placide), Jean Cameron (Doug), Ann Tobin (Jimmy), Marion Delorey (Frank) all of Antigonish; and brothers Lenny Druhan (Anne), Sandy Druhan (Diane), Aubrey Druhan all of Antigonish; grandsons Aidan, Patrick, Xavier, Cassin and granddaughter Harper. And constant companion, Bailey.
Ben was predeceased by his mother Catherine and father Aubrey of Ashdale, and two brothers in infancy.
Visitation will be held Friday October 9, at St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral mass will be held at St Joseph’s Church Saturday October 10 at 2pm, Father Alphonsus officiating.
Family flowers only please. In Memoriam, donations may be made to St Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre (2752 Ohio East Rd., Antigonish Co., NS B2G 2K8) In lieu of donations, please perform a random act of generosity that Ben was so well known for.
Funeral is under the direction of C.L.Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.
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