Obituary

Ben passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2022 at the Shelburne Long Term Residence at the age of 74 year, with his loving wife Bonnie June (nee Thompson) by his side. He will be greatly missed by his 3 loving sons, Steven (predeceased), John & David. Loving son to parents Genevieve & Leo Palubiski (predeceased), loving brother to Robert, Florian, Thomas, Albert & Janet (predeceased). He will missed by sisters and brothers, Ursula (Tom), Basil (Annette), Vincent (Marg), Isadore, Margaret, Gregory (Kim), Christopher and their families.  Also missed by his in-laws June & Robert Thompson (predeceased), Donald (Marj), Brenda (Bruce), Betty Ann (Allan), Thomas (Cindy) and families. Ben was born on April 14, 1948 to parents Genevieve & Leo Palubiski, in Renfrew, Ontario. He was the oldest of his siblings. Ben and his family lived in many areas including Killaloe, Burke’s Falls, Amaranth, Orangeville & Laurel.  He met and fell in love with his wife of 50 years, Bonnie June, with whom he had 3 beautiful sons. He worked for Nortel for 30 years before retiring.  Once retired, Ben and Bonnie lived in Bonnechere, ON where they opened a Chip Bus called Bonnechere Bonnie’s which they successfully ran for 11 years. Ben was also a volunteer driver for Renfew Family & Children Services, and both Bonnie and Ben fostered several children thoroughout those years. Ben had many passions including working as a Scout Leader in Orangeville and Laurel area, fishing and gardening. He will be sadly missed by all the families and friends that he made along the way. At Ben’s wishes, cremation has already taken place. Donations in Ben’s memory can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.imfuenrals.com. In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. has been given the honour to serve the Palubiski Family.