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John Benson
October 25, 1936 - May 11, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">With love and deep sadness we announce that John passed away on May 11, 2016, after a battle with congestive heart failure. He is survived by Carol, his wife of 55 years; son Allan and grandchildren Evan, Keifer and Emma Benson; daughter Barbara Foy, and grandchildren Brittany (Drew) Munce, Kevin and Madison Foy. John was predeceased by his parents S.J.E. and Rosa Benson of Hudson, Quebec, and his sister Jane Chapman of Mansfield, Ontario.<br><br>Upon graduation from UNB in 1959, John began a 35 year career with the Alberta Forest Service in Grande Prairie. His career led him to Hinton as an instructor in Fire Control at the Forestry Training School; Superintendent of Edson and Bow Crow Forests; to Edmonton as Director of Forest Land Use, and retiring as the Director of Forest Protection in 1993. <br><br>John’s other passion was sports. At UNB he received Special Athletic Distinction recognition for both varsity hockey and football. He enjoyed years of coaching Midget and Junior B Hockey clubs. In his retirement, he found enjoyment in his Canadian stamp collection, gardening, and delighted in the many activities of his children, grandchildren, dogs and grand-dogs. John will long be remembered with love and the fondest of memories.<br><br>To honour John’s wishes, a family graveside service will be held at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, at a later date.<br><br></div>