It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Benjamin (Ben) Koyman on the morning of December 24, 2023, at home with his family in Ottawa.
Beloved husband to Marie (Shacker), father to Robert, Terry, and Arlie, father-in-law to Caroline, and grandfather to Harrison, Saxon, Brooke, Ava, and Mila.
Ben was born August 8, 1932, in the Netherlands and settled in Ottawa in 1956, where he met and married Marie. Ben and Marie recently celebrated 64 years of marriage.
As the founder of Koyman Galleries, Ben created a place where Canadian artists could showcase and sell their work to everyone. By making art accessible to all, Ben was a business disrupter before the term existed.
Ben lived his life first and foremost as a devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Ben will be remembered as a loving, hardworking, dedicated, and selfless man who always put his family first. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Sacred Space of Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue. Burial will follow at 12:00 pm, Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue.
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Wanda Bosada
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ben. He was a soft spoken & very kind man. No doubt he’ll be missed by the entire Koyman family. May he rest in peace & have eternal life. 🙏🏼
Danny Smith
My deepest sympathies to the Koyman family. It was a privilege to know Ben. Always a gentleman. As I am presently out of the country, I will not be able to attend the visitation or funeral. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. May Ben's memory be a blessing.
ibtissam & kammal tannis
our condolences to the family
may his memory be eternal
Kim Saikali
Uncle Ben was also my godfather and I always used to tease him about how I ended up with a Dutchmen for a godfather. We always laughed about it and he'd always come up with some witty remark true to his character. Well, honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. And I feel blessed to be his goddaughter. Rest in Peace, Uncle Ben, you were truly loved by all.
Gonny van Belle Kooijman
Condolences for the loss of your husband, father and granfather.
With lovely regards
Gonny
Nelleke Vervoorn-Kooijman en Theo Vervoorn
We would like to extend our condolences to you for the loss of uncle Ben, our father’s (Adrie) youngest brother. What an empty place he will leave in all your lives. Blessing and sterkte
Hans Kooijman
In celebration of a life so beautifully lived. I'll always remember the last time we saw "the Koyman's" in Florida. We were sitting outside in the sun and uncle Ben was very interested in what I was doing for a living. When it was quiet for a moment he said "Are you thinking about how to close your next big sale?". Fond memories indeed. We will be with you in thought during this difficult time.
Jopie Kooijman
My deepest condolences for you all. I have fond memories, like our visit to you in Florida. My thoughts are with you.
Karin Kooijman
Dear family, My deepest condolences for you all. He was such a kind man and I have fond memories of the time I was in Ottawa and he drove me around to show me the beautiful nature, the fun we had and how he made me feel at home during my stay with you. My thoughts are with him and you. Big hug Karin
God bless you Mr Koyman you will be so missed, may your memory be eternal