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Eddy Travitsky
On Saturday, February 14, 2015, after a courageous battle. Beloved husband of Glenda Lancit for forty-seven years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Shawn and Mina, and Elizabeth. Proud grandfather of Maya and Matthew. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bertha and Sam Winter, the late Jean and the late Julius Luxenburg, and the late Shirley. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family, friends and his little buddy, Casey. Special thanks to Dr. Olivier at the Montreal Neurological Institute. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 8 Stratford Rd., Hampstead, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. through Thursday evening. Donations in Eddy’s memory may be made to the Montreal Neurological Hospital Foundation, (514) 398-1958.
Bernard (Bernie) Blumenthal
It is with great sadness that Bernard’s family announces his sudden and peaceful passing on Monday, January 26, 2015. Loving and devoted husband and soulmate of Bernice Berg for fifty-nine years. Devoted and respected father and father-in-law of Brahm, Derrick and Luana (Fruchter) and the late Leslie (Fish), Sheryl and Bryan (Altshuller), and Bruce. Adored and cherished Zaidie of Jamie and Jason (Leb), Jared and Lisa (Vesely); Aaron and Erica (Green), Jonathan, and Michael; Ryan Blumenthal, Ariel, and Leigh Gantman; Shaun and Daniel Altshuller. Proud Big Zaidie of Jordan and Justin. Son of the late Jack and the late Ida Blumenthal. Son-in-law of the late Sam and the late Anne Berg. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Irving and Tya, David and Anett, and brother-in-law of Ralph and Avra Berg, Shelley and Sandi Berg, and Rhona Bloom. Bernie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. He always said that his greatest accomplishment in life was his loving and devoted family. He gave all the love he had to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they gave it back and more. Many thanks to the Symphony Residence West Island for all their care and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, January 29 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth-El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beacosnfield. Shiva at his son Derrick’s home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Bernard and Bernice Blumenthal Fund” c/o Congregation Beth-El, (514) 738-4766. “Bernie, you will always be the greatest and most important man in our lives.”
Yankel Gershenzon
Peacefully, on Friday, February 13, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Sima Lembersky. Cherished father and father-in-law of Maya and Miron Ulitsky. Adored grandfather of Gabriel Ulitsky and the late Igor Ulitsky. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Michael and the late Paulina Gershenzon. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 18 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Phyllis Goodman
GOODMAN, Phyllis (nee Glazier). Peacefully, on Monday, February 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late David Goodman. Devoted mother of Andrew and Mark Goodman. Grandmother of Lauren, Kelsey, Jake, Daniel and Erica. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 18 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. The family will welcome relatives and friends at her son Mark’s home, on Wednesday following burial.
Irving Edelberg
Peacefully, at home, on Monday, February 16, 2015, in his 103rd year. Husband of the late Frances Long. Beloved father and father-in-law of Paula and David Schneider, Susan Kahlenberg. Cherished Grandpa of Jonathan and Michelle Lerner, Nadine Lerner; Joy Kahlenberg. Proud great-grandfather of Matthew, Josh and Olivia Lerner; Tess Lerner-Brunel. Predeceased by his siblings and their spouses, Harry and Anne, Norman and Ruth, Bill and Sophie Edelberg, Fagie Clapoff, Ben and Zelda Edelberg; and by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rose and Ben Nadler, Blema (Susie) and Sam Gazin. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Irving was one of the last living “big four” football players, having played for the Montreal Wheelers and Indians, the predecessors of the Montreal Alouettes. Special thanks to Dr. Lam, Elisa, Nancy, Thomas and Julia of CLSC Metro, and to the palliative caregivers, Melanie and Sheena. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 18 at 12:15 p.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Tifereth Israel Section, de la Savane. Shiva at his home, 3555 ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Irving Edelberg Memorial Fund” c/o Sun Youth, (514) 842-6822.
Robert (Bobby) Segal
In his eighty-fourth year, on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Ann Potash for sixty-one years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Clifford and Marilyn, Steven and Barbara, Sam and Louise. Cherished ‘Papa’ of Lauren Segal and Robbie Stein, Sean Segal and Tracy Cleary, Jeremy Segal; Erin Segal and fiancé David Sliwin, Jayme Segal; Zachary, Michelle and Gregory Segal. Proud ‘Big Papa’ of David, Callie and Henry Stein. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Dave and the late Stella Segal. Dear brother-in-law of Gertrude and Bob Holcomb, the late Milton Potash, the late Betty Steinhouse. Bobby will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends, and by his golf and card buddies. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, February 17 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his son Sam`s home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723.
Jacques Kessous
Peacefully, on Sunday, February 15, 2015, in his ninety-fourth year. Beloved husband of Rachel for sixty-seven years. Loving and devoted father of Samy, Elata, Corinne and the late Michel, and father-in-law of Rory and Frank. Cherished ‘Pépé’ of Samantha, and Jonathan; Stéphane, Nathalie, Melissa, and David; Lisa; Amanda, and Marc. Proud great-grandfather of six. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters. Jacques will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, many friends, and all of those whose lives he touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, February 17 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Sainte-Anne’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 457-3440 ext.: 8484.
Ida Silverman
SILVERMAN, Ida (nee Olioff). Peacefully, on Friday, February 13, 2015, in her ninety-sixth year. Beloved wife of the late Abe Silverman. Daughter of the late Aaron and the late Rose (Frank). Dear sister of the late Sam and the late Max. She is survived by Abe’s children, Gerry and Dina Silverman, Eve Silverman, and Louise Silverman, by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her cousins, Sophie and Hymie Herman, and by her nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank her caregiver, Amy Taylan and the staff of Castel Royale for their help and compassion over the past two years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Beth Hamedresh Hagodol Section, de la Savane.
Frayda Davine
DAVINE, Frayda (nee Schwartz). On Sunday, February 15, 2015, at the young age of sixty-nine. Cherished wife of Stephen. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Melissa Singerman, Audra and David Newman, Dr. Joanne and Matthew Reicher. Beloved grandmother of Brendan and Kylie Rasco; Amanda and Jake Newman. Frayda was the daughter of the late Kate and the late Alex Schwartz. Many thanks to Dr. Salvatore, Dr. Gottlieb and Dr. Lau, and to Nancy Drummond for their warmth and compassion. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the CNR team at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her daughter Audra’s home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in her memory may be made to the Gynaecological Oncology Department c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
