Bernardus Gerhardus Albers (Benny)

It is with utter shock and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our Dad & Opa, Benny Albers.

Born in Noord Deurningen, Netherlands the youngest of 3 children to Suzanna and Harm Albers.

Benny was only 7 when WWII ended but he witnessed so much as a child, he never failed to teach & remind his kids the cruelty of that war and why it should never be forgotten. The hardship of his meager upbringing contributed to his strong work ethic & commitment to providing his family with the best life possible.

After immigrating to Canada in 1965, he learned english, took a trade in welding, and married Joyce-his wife of 51 years. They proudly raised their family and lived in their beautiful Kenilworth home until their respective passings.

Benny never forgot his roots. He and Joyce held down multiple evening jobs in order to afford taking his family back to the Netherlands as often as possible. Instilling in us kids a strong sense of pride in our Dutch/Canadian heritage.

He & Joyce, along with their good friends Vic & Lorraine Mykitiuk built cabins beside one another at Mons Lake. They spent many memorable years fishing, playing cards, spending nights around the firepit & eating bountiful meals from the garden.

Over the years, we delighted in bringing dad some novelty to place in his amazing bar downstairs. Always a talking point with visitors and a fascinating treasure trove for the grandkids.

In later years they travelled the world together. Most often on Holland America cruises, creating memories with their children and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Hennie, Sister Truus (Cor) & his wife Joyce.

Dad leaves behind 3 loving daughters. Nancy Offers nèe Albers, Jennifer Woodward (Patrick), Nadine Remington (Chris). Grandchildren: Josh (Connie),Aaron (Kaz), Matthew (Jess), Nathan (Madison), Reid, Claudia, Duncan, Peter, Graham, Riley, Declan and several great grandchildren- all of whom he was immensely proud of. He also leaves his chosen family: James & Joan Carlson, Elizabeth (Mitch), Sarah (Adam) as well as his remaining family in the Netherlands; niece: Suze (Jan), Rik (Jorie), Roy and Nephew Jan (Els).

A celebration of his life will occur Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Please reach out to the family for further details.