Benoit J. Tardif of Plessisville, QC passed away at La Maison de l’Est, Ottawa on March 21, 2026 at the age of 95 years. He leaves behind Jean, his beloved wife and best friend for 72 years. Forever loving father of Paul (Linda) and Rob (Wendy). Brother of Claude, Denis, André and Gilles.
Ben joined the RCAF in 1949 and met the love of his life, Jean his English bride. His career enriched the entire family with postings to Montreal, Trenton, Germany, Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg. Ben was a scholar, an exceptional technical writer and master of Latin and languages. His retirement brought him back to Ottawa. Winters in Bradenton Florida added years to his life, energized Ben and Jean, made them youthful with vigor, establishing forever bonds with Canadian and American friends especially those in Golf Lakes and on the lawn bowling greens.
There will be a mass on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 am, followed by a small gathering at the church, Annunciation of the Lord, 2414 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester, ON.
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Iorwerth Pickford
Jane Lafave
Sending hugs to you Paul and Linda on the loss of your Dad. Wishing you the comfort of memories at this time of loss.
Roy and Sandra Willis
Ben will truly be missed. He was an amazing man. Our deepest condolences to all his family. May he rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences to Jean and family. We spent many happy years at the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.