ABRAMSON, Jean - Wife of Brian, mother of Tara, mother-in-law of John and grandmother of Alex passed away last Thursday, August 3, 2006, at home in Brampton, a victim of Leukemia. She was a 12-year survivor of breast cancer and an 8-year volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society. A Funeral Mass will be held for her this Friday, August 11th, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 66A Main St., Brampton. Her generous spirit, love and companionship will be missed. In lieu of flowers, Jean requested a donation to one of her favourite charities: Breast Cancer Research, Leukemia Research, Make A Wish Foundation, or Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA).
ABRAMSON
ABRAMSON, Rivka - On Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at Mount Sinai Hospital. Rivka Abramson, beloved wife of the late Chaim Abramson. Loving mother of Yona Rzepa, and Zelda Abramson. Dear sister of Batia Letzter of Israel. Devoted grandmother of Mark Rzepa, Sara Rzepa and Jeff Kolyn, Myka, and Zak Tucker-Abramson and great-grandmother of Jeremy Kolyn. Mother-in-law of Eric Tucker. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin), for service on Friday, June 17th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Independent Workers Circle section of Pardes Shalom cemetery. Shiva 37 Pinewood Avenue. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Centre, 416-785-2875. Chaim about Rivka, 1999: "I want to buy her a ring. She comes everyday to take care of me. I do not know who she is but I want to marry her."
ABREY, Gordon
ABREY, Gordon 'Roy' - (WWII Veteran) passed away at the Trillium Manor on Tuesday, August 30th, 2005 in his 88th year. Roy, beloved husband for 65 years of Reta (nee Armour). Loving father of Neil. Dear grandfather of Kyle and Heather. Brother of Victor and the late Arthur. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia from 1 o'clock Thursday, September 1st, 2005 until time of service at 2 o'clock in the chapel. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
ALICE ABT
In her 74th year, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in the early morning of August 27, 2005. 'Liche' will be sadly missed by her loving husband Werner, of 46 years. Also, by her loving daughters Barbara (Charles) and Sabine. Omi shared happy and fun times with her grandchildren Stefanie, Christopher, Nicole, Amanda and Alexander. Alice is survived by her two younger brothers Volki (Yoli) and Jurg (Blanche) of Switzerland. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, (905-844-2600) from 6-9 p.m. on August 31st, with a Funeral Mass at 11a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oncology Department of the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
ABUSH, Max
ABUSH, Max - Peacefully at Lincoln Place Nursing Home in Toronto on August 27, 2006, in his 91st year. Max, beloved husband of the late Gertrude. Loving father of Michael, Nancy Wicks (Barry), David (Lisa), Ruth and the late John. Dear brother of Frances and her husband Jack. Cherished Opa to Matthew and Ryan. Remembered by nieces, nephews and family and friends. A private family service was held. If so desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
ABUSHINOV, Sava
ABUSHINOV, Sava (Sam) - The family announces the peaceful passing of Sam on January 8, 2006. He was a great husband to Wilma, a beloved father to Greg and a cherished grandfather to Ryan and Tyler. A proud and great man, he arrived in Canada in 1951 from Yugoslavia and took great pride in his new country. His 38 years of employment at Toronto General Hospital were soon replaced with his active retirement. These years were full of travel and he obtained great pleasure in his walks and talks with his grandsons. Please join us to remember his life between 2 and 3 p.m., Wednesday, January 11th at The Simple Altnerative Chapel, 275 Lesmill Rd., Toronto (416-441-1580), followed a complete funeral service at 3 p.m.
ACAL-ASSAD, Louise
ACAL-ASSAD, Louise - passed away peacefully on December 2, 2006 at Unionvilla, in her 90th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ernest and her brother David. Loving mother to Ted and his wife Anita, Bonnie, and Brodie and his wife Kathleen. Caring grandmother to Alana (Chris), Nicholas and Jared. Survived by her brother Philip and sisters Jenny and Alice. Family and friends will be received at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Avenue (4 lights north of Hwy. 7), Markham, 905-305-8508, on Tuesday, December 5th from 5 - 8:30 p.m. Interment will take place in Kapuskasing in the spring. Donations in Louise's memory, may be made to the Salvation Army or the Kidney Foundation.
ACCARDI, Evelyn
ACCARDI, Evelyn (nee Levinter) - passed away in Naples, Florida on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. Dear wife of the late Steve. Loving mother of Jackie Mena and Steve Jr., and grandmother of two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Cherished sister of Edythe Abron, Florence Valensky, Murray (Adrienne) Levinter of Toronto, and Molly Zorn of Boynton Beach, Florida. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Burial was held in Florida.
Acco, Mayotte
Acco, Mayotte - passed away peacefully, at home, on Friday, February 3, 2006, in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband William, and sons Peter and Kenrick. Loving mother of Gloria, Carl, John, Cynthia, Barbara, Megan, Winston, Jean, Judy, Ann, and Mary. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Visitation on Thursday, February 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Mass to take place on Friday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 3220 Bayview Avenue (north of Finch). Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Abraham, Rena
Abraham, Rena - Peacefully at the Rekai Centre, Toronto on Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Survived by sister-in-law Margaret Bassett of St. Catharines, nephews Michael and his partner Lois of Oakville, Bill and his wife Shirley Bassett and great-nieces Carly and Danielle of Vancouver. A private family interment will be held at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
