| Obituary |
LANDS, Ben
February 22, 1921 - January 13, 2014
Peacefully, on Monday, January 13, 2014, at the age of ninety-two. Husband of the late Bena Godlovitch, the late Rita Jodhan, and Diane Maislin. Beloved father and father-in-law of Michael and Leona, Larry and Marie-Rose, Michelle and Jeff Radun. Loving grandfather of Bradley and Jennifer, Jamie and David; Bena and Danielle; Liane and Emma. Great-grandfather of Olivia and Harrison. Predeceased by his siblings. Well known in the community for his exploits on the basketball court, he played for the 1948 Canadian Olympic Team, the 1950 Canadian National Championship Team, and the Canadian Maccabiah teams of 1950, 1953 and 1957. He became the honorary captain in 1997. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, January 17 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Ahavath Schulom Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 68 Cleve Road, Hampstead, Friday until 4 p.m., Saturday after 7:00 p.m., and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Ben Lands Fund" c/o the Montreal YM-YWHA Foundation, 514-737-6551 ext.: 567. |
