Corkum, Benjamin Elwyn – Age 73, of Glenholme, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 21, 2023 in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. He was born in Amherst.
There are not many jobs out there that Dad didn’t try his hand at throughout his lifetime but his favourite place to be, by far, was behind the wheel of a truck. His work ethic was second to none and it was something he instilled into all of us. A hard day’s work never hurt anyone. He always had champagne taste on a beer budget that he would justify by saying “You get what you pay for.”
He was a jack of all trades (including sarcasm and witty remarks) but everyone would agree that he was a master of only one: A family man. He was a loving husband, caring father, and the best grandfather/great-grandfather you could ask for.
Blood may run deep but Dad made sure everyone knew that our family is made up of heart connections, not blood lines on a family tree. Dad specifically wanted Aunt Carrie & Uncle Dale (his brother from another mother), Sharon, Lori, Heather and Shelbie-Ann to know that you were the family he chose, and that he loved you all as if you were his. He loved having lots of people around to laugh and share stories with... probably telling you the same ones over and over again!
We will remember Dad/Dumpy/Papa or any other name you could think to call him, good or bad, every time Tom Brady steps on the field, we go for a swim on the North Shore, when the not-so oldies are on the radio, someone does the not smiling smile, and especially when the crib board hits the table.
Ben left behind his wife of 44 years, Doris (6 years shy of Live at 5); brother, Rick (Ginny); children, Jason (Betty), Christopher (Meghan “Tululla”), and Jillian (Danny B); grandchildren, Samantha, Paige (Ben), Alexandria (Doug), and David; great-grandchildren, Elias, Aubree, Coraline, Sophia and Cohen. He was predeceased by great loves that hurt to his dying day, whom we hope are with him now. He loved deeply, protected fiercely and guided lovingly; with a gentle kick in the rear end when required. I know for a fact he will now be watching over and protecting us from above because a love like his is something that can never fade or die.
Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home on Saturday, February 4th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
So the coffee is on, the crib board set and the stories have started. Heaven is in trouble...love you always, miss you already.
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