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SZAKACS: Calvin Benjamin, February 20, 1924-October 18 2017. Cal Szakacs passed away on October 18, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife Bessie in 2011 and is survived by their three children (Larry, Sharon and Donna), six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers Ben and Andy, sister Mattie and sister-in-law Isabel Brownlee. Cal and Bessie were married in 1947 and moved to Brandon in 1952 and to Langley, BC in 2001. Cal attended U of T and BU and was manager of Mutual Life Assurance company from which he has numerous life-long friendships. Cal was active in community service and was District Governor of Rotary in 1982-83. He loved to travel as well as winter in Arizona and Palm Springs and summer at the Clear Lake cottage. Never one to be idle, he owned businesses pre-retirement and post-retirement at Clear Lake. He thrived on activity. His strength and endurance was remarkable. He will be greatly missed. Burial will be at Bekevar in Kipling, SK.
As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 21, 2017