Harold Bennett Egers
December 4th, 1931 ~ December 23rd, 2024
Harold Bennett Egers passed away in Langley, BC on December 23, 2024, at the age of 93.
Born on December 4, 1931, in Hardwood Ridge, New Brunswick, Ben lived a life with his love of music + family.
Ben met his wife, Lucy Elizabeth (nee Gale), in Toronto, Ontario. In Ontario Ben worked alongside his brothers in the mines.
On a visit to British Columbia, Ben + Lucy decided to remain in BC where Ben drove truck for Cottrell’s Forwarding. All the while his passion of playing music continued. Ben + Lucy were married on May 4, 1956 and were together until Lucy passed away on March 15, 2017.
Ben played in several Bluegrass + Country Bands. He also played guitar for the Canadian Fiddle Championships. Many family members and friends remember playing with Ben at The Egers Family Reunions + at many music jams in the Maritimes, Arizona + British Columbia.
Ben is predeceased by his loving wife Lucy. He is survived by his son Dale + Gail Egers, daughter Ann Sullivan, grandson Cody + Lisa Sullivan + granddaughter Bree + Johnny Langley-Talarico along with his great-grandchildren Zac, Carter and Mila. He leaves behind his brother Carl Egers and his sister Caroline Culp. His predeceased parents were John T. Egers and Esther May (Mowatt) as well as his siblings Irene, Russell, Weldon, Willard, Don, Max, + Alleyne.
Memories of Ben will be of his guitar picking along side his musician friends entertaining his family and friends in the Maritimes, in RV Parks of Arizona, and at many household kitchen parties in New Brunswick and British Columbia. He will be greatly missed by his loving family in both the East and West Coasts.
In lieu of flowers please make Donations are Accepted at any Hospice in Honour of Ben.
Messages:
Uncle Benny was one of the good ones in my life as I grew up. Always that lovely smile and twinkle in his eyes as he played his wonderful music. I wish there were more like him on this planet and will miss him ever so. Condolences to the entire family and all of us who will miss his presence.
It is with a very sad heart that I bid farewell to my dear friend Benny. We became Toronto Blue Jay Fans together and never stopped. Mind you, I did all the work since I'm only 81. I would call Benny every game to let him know what channel, what time and who they were playing and where. Then I would call after the game and we would replay it. We sure had a lot of fun and lots of laughs as he sure liked jokes. His favorite became ones about small children and their point of view on life. Well my dear, save me a seat at the table and you, Lucy Alex & I can have a game of cards. I love you Benny
Our deepest condolences to Dale and Gail , Ann and the rest of the Egers family . May Ben’s music live on in your memories!
Sorry for your loss. Will miss you Uncle Benny. Hope you are having a great time playing music where ever you are. Love
My Uncle Benny. He and my mother’s sister Lucy are woven through my entire childhood memories and in the best way possible. So much joy came to me from them … and music. Always the music!
So many great memories of uncle Benny picking away & blessing us with incredible music to fill our souls.
My deepest sympathies to all of Uncle Benny 's family. You will be missed
Sympathy is extended to Dale and Gail and all the family. May your dad live on in the special memories of happy times together.
Music soothes the soul and brings family and friends together with fond memories. Rest well Ben and thoughts with the family at this time.
It is with a very sad heart that I write this. Benny and I became awesome Toronto Blue Jay fans and what a trip we had. Of course I did all the work since I'm only 81. I called every day, and on game days I said what channel, what time, who we were playing and where we were playing. Of course, at the end of each game, if I was still up, I would call and we would replay the game all over again. We were great friends and I will miss him oh so much. His first love was his family and of course Lucy. Save me a seat at the table so you, Lucy, Alex and I can have a game of cards. I love you Benny