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Roselle Abramowitz
ABRAMOWITZ, Roselle (née Klein, Levine). Surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Wife of the late Lorne. Mother and mother-in-law of Marcie and Bill Scudder, Joseph and Melanie, Naomi and Michael Cohen. Grandmother of Daniel Scudder and Sabrina Chau, Jeremy Scudder, Elana and Michael Gaines; Alison Abramowitz and Austin Zaloum, Eden, and Isaac Abramowitz; Loren, and Adam Cohen. Sister and sister-in-law of Ruth Smith, Richard and the late Eva Shapiro, Alta Abramowitz and Joe Ottoni, Sue and Bernie Pucker, Harvey Levine and Louise, Tom and Pamela Finkelstein. Predeceased by her parents Josef and Lotte Klein, Moe and Freda Levine; and by her parents-in-law Eddie and Muriel Abramowitz. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her son’s home, 558 Lansdowne, Westmount from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Tuesday evening; Joseph will continue to sit shiva on Wednesday and Thursday at his home, Naomi will be receiving friends and family at her home in Toronto on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Marcie for details about Boston. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Roselle Abramowitz Memorial Fund” c/o J.C.O.G.S. (the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe), (802) 253-1800.
Sheila Lozoff
LOZOFF, Sheila (née Lightman). A woman of valour, after bravely fighting many health issues, on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Loving wife of the late Ralph. Cherished mother of Jeffrey (Marge), and Andrea. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Label and Lily Lightman, Vicky and the late Milton Lightman, the late Toby and the late Kenny Schmeltzman; and sister-in-law of Bobby Lozoff. Sheila will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Shaar Shalom Congregation Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva to be announced, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in Sheila’s memory to the Dialysis Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500, ext. 2124.
Ethel Aberman
ABERMAN, Ethel (née Zilbert). Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 6, 2014 at the age of 95. Loving daughter of the late Seema and Moishe Zilbert. Devoted wife of the late Jack Aberman. Terrific mother and mother-in-law of the late Rosalie Aberman, Myrna and the late Jerry Schiff, Arnold and Janis Aberman, Zave and Celia Aberman, Susan Aberman and Louis Dzialowski. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie and Bob, Jamie and Kara, Wendy and Peter, Steven and Marci, Karen and Colin, Douglas, Robert and Aviva, Michael and Amy, Leslie and Justin, Jessica, Eric and Danya. Proud great-grandmother of 22. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Nathan and the late Stella Zilbert. Special aunt of Elinor Warsh and the late Alan Zilbert. Ethel will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family extends their deepest gratitude to the wonderful women who were devoted to her care: Belvina, Gemma, Lori, Rose and Rosemary. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at the Waldorf, 7400 Cote-Saint-Luc Rd., # 501 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Friday morning. Contributions in her memory may be made to the "Ethel Aberman Memorial Fund for Geriatrics" c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Gerald (Gerry) Glasser
GLASSER, Gerald (Gerry). Peacefully, on Friday, June 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Sheila Rothstein. Devoted father and father-in-law of Jennifer and Danny Aboudi, Jordan Glasser and Amanda Steele. Cherished “Gramps” of Carli and Joseph Aboudi; and Sage Glasser. Dear brother and brother-in-law of A.J. and Kirsten Glasser; and brother-in-law of Stephen Rothstein, Howard Rothstein and Lois Colle. Loving son-in-law of Sylvia Rothstein. Special uncle of Elan and Debbie Glasser; Jared Rothstein, and Bryanna Rothstein. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Melnychuk and the 8th floor staff at the Jewish General Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the West Island Palliative Care Residence Foundation, (514) 693-1718.
Anna Kestenbaum
KESTENBAUM, Anna (nee Wirianski). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Wife of the late Jakub. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Howard Ram, Alex and Randi Kestenbaum. Loving Bubby Anna of Ryan Zachary Ram and Liane Daiter, Nathaniel Jordan Ram, Rhiana Isabel Kestenbaum, Jesse Evan Kestenbaum, and Noah Adam Kestenbaum. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Mark and Irene Wirianski, and aunt of Alex and Theresa Wirianski, Margo Zysman and Dr. Neil Colman, and Paul and Miriam Zysman. She will be lovingly remembered by her great-niece, great-nephews, extended family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Dworkind for his kindness, support and understanding, and to CLSC nurses, Katarzyna and Carole for their care and attention. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home, after 2 p.m. daily. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Contributions in Anna’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Ruth Dick
DICK, Ruth (nee Brownstein). Peacefully, on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Cherished, loving, and incredibly devoted mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Marlene Dick, Helena and Jerry Sidel, Alan and Heather Dick, Harriet and Howard Puritt. Adoring and very proud Bubby of Eric and Marie, Barbra and Jeffrey; Jessica, Sara, Zackary, and Rebecca; Joshua, Brandon, and Sydnee; Marissa, Noah, and Johanna. Proud ‘Big Bubby’ of Alex, Lewis, Jackie, and Elijah. Caring sister and sister-in-law of Paul Brownstein, Pearl and Robert Adams. Ruth will be deeply missed by Charmaine, who lovingly gave our mother the quality of life as a third daughter would. Thank you to the staff of the Jewish Eldercare Centre, especially to Guy for his attentive care. The family also wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation the devotion and attention Ruth received from her loving cousins and family. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Jewish Assistance Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 6069 rue David-Lewis, C.S.L. Contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Groupe (A.G.I.), (514) 485-7233.
Linda Kalfon
KALFON, Linda (nee Zelman). In Florida, on Friday, June 6, 2014, in her ninety-ninth year. Wife of the late William Kalfon. Beloved mother of Frederick Geoffrey Kalfon of Sunrise, Florida, and Sharon Kurlansky of Southborough, Massachusetts. Loving grandmother of Stephanie Kalfon and Jason Kaplan of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Deborah Kalfon and David Aaron Wallace of Reseda, California, Lee Kalfon and Garrett Brouwer of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Proud great-grandmother of Jordan Avie Kaplan, Charlotte Belle Kaplan, and Alexandra Gabriella Wallace. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joseph Zelman of California, the late Tillie and the late Abe Gordon, the late Anne and the late Joseph Pottel. Cherished friend of Kemly Dadaille. Linda will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in her memory may be made to Sharsheret, www.sharsheret.org, or to FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, www.facingourrisk.org.
Adele Sternthal
Peacefully, with dignity, on Friday, June 6, 2014. Daughter of the late Katie and the late Abe Sternthal. Sister and sister-in-law of Harvey and Sabina, Barry and Gloria. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, Marni and Paul Dicker, Francie and Doug Wiseman, Lori and Georges Berberi, Scott Sternthal and Tasha Lackman, Jessie Sternthal, Heidi and Paul Garellek. Great-aunt of Ryan, Lee, Kasey, Jamie, Chloe, Sam, Zoe, Camryn, Frida and Sarah. The family extends its deepest gratitude to Dr. Susie Lau and Dr. Paul Cleland for their devoted care and friendship. Special thanks to her caregivers, Doris, Lulu, Lisa and Sheena, and to the wonderful staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, June 9 at 12 noon. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Tifereth Jerusalem Section, de la Savane. Shiva at her home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. through Wednesday evening. Donations in Adele's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Mark Besner
Passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Nyssa Besner. Loving father and father-in-law of Jeff and Alana, and Eric and Debra. Dear brother of Gail Besner. Devoted grandfather of Steven, Lindsay, Matthew, and Brittany. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West for service on Monday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Community section at Pardes Chaim Cemetery. Shiva at 17 El Dorado Street, Richmond Hill, daily from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday, evening services Monday only at 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the "Mark Besner Memorial Fund" c/o the Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780- 0324, or www.benjamins.ca.
Bernard Lang
LANG, Bernard. It is with great sadness that the family announces his passing on Thursday, June 12, 2014 former Mayor of the city of Cote Saint-Luc. Loving and devoted husband and life partner of Miriam Friedman for sixty-five years. Beloved father of David, and Harvey, and father-in-law of the late Barbara. He will be deeply missed by the light of his life, his grandson Dylan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sydney and the late Ruth Lang, Martin and Florence Lang; and brother-in-law of Jerry and Tzila Friedman. Sadly mourned by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400.
