​Former Kincardine surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Thompson, dies at the age of 98

Dr. Benjamin Lloyd Thompson of Toronto, formerly of Kincardine, died Nov. 20, 2023, at the age of 98.

Ben was born Oct. 19, 1925, in Jamaica where he was raised. He arrived in Montreal in 1945 to study medicine at McGill University and never left Canada.

His great intellect led to him being assigned the position of chief of surgery at St. Mary's Hospital while in Montreal (1970s), as well as to him creating surgical departments in the Ontario towns of Cochrane (late '50s, early '60s) and Kincardine ('80s and '90s).

With his late, much-loved wife, Barbara (nee Foley), he raised two children, Maureen and Greg.

He died in his sleep after his beloved Montreal Alouettes won the Grey Cup.

A celebration of his life will be held in the lounge at 38 Howard Park Avenue, Toronto, Dec. 10, 2023, from 3-6 p.m.

Messages for the family can be left at www.turnerporter.ca.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favourite charity.