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Morris Dinovitzer
DINOVITZER, Morris. On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Sima Mizrachi. Cherished father and father-in-law of Sharon and Yoav Fischer, Ronit and Ron Levi, Doron, and Liat. Proud “Saba” of Ofek and Yuval Fischer; Elijah and Dahlia Dinovitzer-Levi. Dear brother of Alec, and predeceased by his other siblings, Nathan and Anne. Morris will be greatly missed by all those who loved him. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Montreal Heart Institute for their exceptional care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, May 31 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at 5781 Wolseley Ave., C.S.L. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, (514) 593-2525.
Ricki Lapkovsky
LAPKOVSKY, Ricki (née Lansky). With dignity and great courage, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 14, 2012. Beloved wife and best friend of Howard. Devoted daughter of Pearl and the late Irving, and daughter-in-law of Philip and the late Evelyn. Adoring mother and mother-in-law of Jared and Rena, Amanda, and Alix. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Roz and David Can, David and Jane, and sister-in-law of Arlene and Jack Dym, Helen and Steve, Patty and Robert. Treasured aunt and great-aunt of many. Special thanks to her exceptional friends and family and to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Jewish General Hospital who helped and supported Ricki through this difficult time. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. Burial at the House of Israel Congregation section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in her memory may be made to “The Ricki Lapkovsky Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. Ricki was a real trooper who will be missed by all who knew her.
Marilyn Aronson
ARONSON, Marilyn (née Reinhorn). Peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Sidney. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Judi and Allan Setton, Connie and John Geiger, and Michael Aronson. Proud Nanny of Aaron, David, Robert, Tristan, and Ryan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Harriet and the late Jack Lazare. Special aunt of Deborah, Kenny and Shelley Lazare. Loving companion of Mel Bercovitch. Marilyn will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by cousins David and Evelyn Kirsh, childhood friends Carolyn, Nathalie, and Eleanor and by all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, May 18 at 11:00 am. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva to be announced. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Scott Morris
MORRIS, Scott. Suddenly, on Friday, May 18, 2012. Beloved husband of Debbie. Cherished father of Stacey and David. Dear son of Mildred (Segal) and the late David Morris, and son-in-law of Phyllis and the late Saul Roth. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Stephen and Lorena Segal, Andy and Layne Morris, Rick and the late Lisa Dalfen. Loving uncle of Amanda, Matthew; Lisa, Chelsea, and Emma-Jo; Samantha, and Brittany. Scott will be lovingly remembered by his family, many dear friends, and his colleagues and patients. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Tikvah Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his brother Stephen’s home, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm daily. Contributions in Scott’s memory may be made to “The Lisa Segal Dalfen Memorial Fund for Cancer Care” c/o the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694.
Emil Lifson
LIFSON, Emil. Peacefully, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in his ninety-fourth year. Beloved husband of Anne for sixty-three years. Loving father and father-in-law of Sharon, Alex and Marlene. Cherished grandfather (Popi) of Lindsay and Bram Salis. Proud great-grandfather of Harry Miles. Special thanks to all the staff of 3 North at Maimonides for their kindness and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, May 23 at 12:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207.
Frank (Ephraim) Selinger
SELINGER, Frank (Ephraim). On Monday, May 21, 2012, in his ninety-fourth year. Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving father and father-in-law of Howard and Mindy (Lesser), and the late Gershon. Cherished Zaidie of Gregory, Joshua, and Jennifer. Predeceased by his dear siblings Hyman (Edna), Julius (Elinor), and Marian (Iz). He will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, May 24 at 12:00 p.m. Burial at the Haboneh Hahofshi Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 103 Rue Marie Curie, D.D.O., from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm daily. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Canada (514) 282-8545.
Irving Cohen
COHEN, Irving. On Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Beloved husband of Bella Elkin. Loving father and father-in-law of Stanley and Marsha Cohen, Maxine and Jonathan Lithwick. Cherished grandfather of Bradley and Julie, Dara and Marci, Derek and Ashley, Jordan, and Alex. Proud great-grandfather of Abigail, and Noah. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Myrna and the late David, and brother-in-law of Sydney and Diane, Pauline and Allan, the late Harry and the late Lilly, the late Ida and the late Ben, and the late Isadore. Special uncle, cousin, and friend to the many who loved him. The family extends its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to his caregiver, Christine, as well as to the doctors and nurses of the 9th and 14th floors at the Montreal General Hospital whose compassion and kindness helped the family through this difficult time. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva on Thursday and Friday at 6111 Du Boise, # 11M. Family and friends are welcome on Sunday after 11:00 a.m. Daddy, Zaide and Zaide-Zaide you will be missed, we love you so much.
Kenneth Spiegel
SPIEGEL, Kenneth. With great courage, on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Montreal. Beloved husband of Sheila for fifty-three years. Loving father and father-in-law of Donna and Glenn Gelman, Karen and Alex Zilberberg. Cherished Grandpa of Michelle, Robbie, Josh and Shane. Dear brother of the late Edward (Pola), Evelyn Novek (the late Maurice) and Albert. Special thanks to all those who were there for us through this difficult time. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., Montreal, on Thursday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. Burial in Pardes Chaim Cemetery, 11818 Bathurst, Vaughan, On., on Tuesday, May 29. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Kenneth Spiegel Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Hanna Ammar
AMMAR, Hanna (née Wakrat). Peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2012. Wife of the late Youssif Ammar. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Elie and Puny Ammar, Rachel Ammar, Lya Ammar, Choula Ammar and Moise Hadid, Raphael and Yaffa Ammar, Alice and the late Mahlouf Ammar, Anna Danino. Predeceased by her five siblings in Israel. Loving “Meme” to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the 6th floor at Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their exceptional love, care, and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, on Friday, May 25, at 4:00 p.m. Burial and Shiva in Jerusalem, Israel. Donations in her memory may be made to the “Hanna Ammar Memorial Fund” c/o the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207.
Marilyn Cohen
COHEN, Marilyn. On Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Sybil and the late Paddy Aronson, Cecile and the late Ernie Weiss, Rhoda and the late Ben Cales. Loving aunt of Arlene and John Anthony, Debra Aronson and John Molot; Irwin Weiss, Robin Weiss, and Jennifer Turk; Maureen Cales and Keith Spencer, Jack and Marita Cales. She will be fondly remembered by her nine grandnieces and grandnephews, and one great-grandnephew. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Beth David Section, de la Savane. Shiva at her sister’s home. Due to the festival of Shavuot, shiva ends Friday afternoon. Contributions in Marilyn’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Norma Shugar
Peacefully, in her ninety-fourth year, on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Wife of the late Leon Shugar. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn and Morty Ornstein, Stephen and Christine Shugar of Ottawa. Cherished “Granny” of Sheryl Ornstein, Andrea and Eric Notkin; Michael and Amy Shugar, Daniel Shugar. Loving great-grandmother of Zackary and Hailey Wise, Maxie Ostroff; Jordan, Mitchell and Cailey Notkin; Leo Shugar. Dear sister of Mary Chazan. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the King George Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home, due to the advent of Shavuot, Shiva ends Friday afternoon. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Palliative Care Unit Fund” c/o the Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694.
