ABRAHAM, Roy "Stephen" - passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 18, 2006 at Toronto Grace Hospital in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Vivian Abraham. Loving father of Andrew and Elliot. Devoted son of Roy and Barbara Abraham and son-in-law of Andre and the late Velma Roi. Cherished brother of Robin Abraham (wife Susan and children Theo and Lola). Stephen will be sorely missed by all his friends around the world. Stephen lived a short but full life and he fought his illness with the same intensity and passion with which he lived his life. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, April 21st at 1:30p.m. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. If desired, donations in Stephen's memory may be made to The Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Trust, 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite1104, Toronto, Ontario M4T 2S3.
Allan Lawrence Abrahams
Born the 6th of seven children on August 17th, 1924 in Willesden, London, England to parents Louis and Madeline Abrahams. Educated in Middlesex, Allan joined the Royal Air Force in 1941. During his four-year tenure he was initially stationed at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona where he graduated from Flight Training School and obtained his 'Wings'. Later returning to England, Allan was posted to RAF Bradwell Bay, Essex and finally RAF Spilsby, Lincolnshire. After WW II ended, Allan was transferred to Kirkham, Lancashire were he studied to become an accountant. married to Corporal Patricia Blythman of the WAAF on April 20th, 1946, Allan was then posted to RAF Cosham before being released in 1947. Allan and Patricia came to Canada in 1955 aboard the HM Saxonia. Taking up residence in Toronto, Allan first worked in the private sector before joining the Leaside Board of Education in 1960. Later Allan joined the East York Board of Education where as a business administrator he contributed 28 years service before retiring in 1988. While in retirement Allan joined the Etobicoke Board of Education for two years and later served as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for a Condominium Corporation. During the 70s and 80s Allan successfully bred and raced Thoroughbred horses in Ontario and throughout the USA. In recent years Allan and Patricia travelled to Europe and the Middle East while maintaining the family home in Etobicoke. Allan passed away quietly during the early hours of Monday, January 16th, 2006 at Toronto Western Hospital. He is survived by loving wife Patricia and only son Neil and daughter-in-law Alison, brother Gerald Abrahams and sister-in-law Anita, nieces Geraldine, Karen, Kim and Penny, and nephews Alan, David and Roger. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 2 p.m. at the Bernardo Funeral Home, 855 Albion Road, Etobicoke, Ontario. A viewing will be held on Friday, January 20 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
JASON ABRAHAMS
February 7, 1974 - October 4, 2005
Beloved husband to Elizabeth, cherished "Daddy" of Vanessa and Samuel. He will be missed by his mother Shirley and siblings David, Deborah, Denise and Anne. Jason is lovingly remembered by his extended family members and friends and colleagues. Friends and family will be received at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (Dundas/403), Oakville (905-257-8822), on Friday, October 7, 2005 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Services to be held on Saturday, October 8 at 1 p.m. in the Glen Oaks Chapel. Interment to follow at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vanessa and Samuel Abrahams in trust (Account #6363048-0159) to any T.D. Canada Trust Bank. "Absent from the body, but one with God."
ABRAM, George
ABRAM, George - Sadly at Southlake Regional Health Centre on August 28, 2006 at the age of 82. Predeceased by his wife Persis. Loving father to Robin. A special thank-you to Josephine Leier. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will follow at a later date. Family have asked for no flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ABRAMOVITZ
ABRAMOVITZ, Joseph - At age 93, peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Shapero. He will be sadly missed by his family: son Raymond and daughter Ruth (Irving) Leiner. Cherished Zaidy of Bonnie (Sandy) Jesion, Adam Leiner and the late Ellen Leiner, and Aviva Abramovitz. Caring brother, brother-in-law, and fun-loving "Uncle Joe" to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 3 at noon at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350Steeles Ave. W., Thornhill. Interment at Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Linitzer Section. Shiva will be observed at 77 Carlton St. until Sunday night, June 5 and will continue in Montreal on Monday, June 6. Memorial donations in memory of Joe may be made to the charity of your choice.Joe's poker buddies - get the cards ready!
ABRAMOVITZ, Harold
ABRAMOVITZ, Harold (Abrams) - Peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Toronto Western Hospital. Harold Abramovitz beloved husband of Linda. Loving father and father-in-law of Adam and Terri Abramovitz, Melissa Abramovitz and Quentin Hamilton, and Jennifer Wintrup. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Norman and Marilyn Abrams, Bernie and Stephanie Abramovitz, and Goldie and Sunny Brass. Devoted grandfather of Jessica, Ashley, and Jeremy. Lovingly remembered by his nephews, nieces, and friends. Special thanks to the critical care unit at the Toronto Western Hospital. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. Interment Ostrovtzer Society Section of Pardes Shalom cemetery. Shiva 4005 Bayview Avenue no. 804. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Harold Abramovitz Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.
ABRAMOVITZ, Milan
ABRAMOVITZ, Milan - (Auschwitz Survivor #159931) Peacefully in Montreal on Friday, August 12, 2005. Beloved husband for 59 years of Helene Baran. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Denise Abramovitz, Norbert and Gayle Abrams. Cherished "Opa" of Daniel and Jesse Abrams. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Susan and Leo Ullman. Brother-in-law of Julius and Margaret Baran. Dear uncle of Ron Ullman, Wendy, Joyce, and Marlene Baran. He will be sadly missed by his family, many friends and co-volunteers of Meals on Wheels at Maimonides Hospital, Montreal. Funeral Service from Steeles Memorial Chapel on Sunday, August 14. Burial at the Pardes Shalom cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Montreal General Hospital Foundation (10th floor Palliative Care Unit), (514) 934-8230. For time of service, please call 905-881-6003.
ABRAMS, Edward
ABRAMS, Edward - Eddie passed peacefully at home after a lengthy illness in his 91st year. He was predeceased by his parents Abraham and Zena, and brother Ben. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy, his sister Molly Haar, brother Jack, his son Lorne, grandsons Kevin and Aaron and also Jill Abrams. Mr. "A" will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by the hundreds and hundreds of people from his extended family from Rembrandt Jewelry and Nuco Products. Eddie was awarded the Ontario Medal of Good Citizenship for his many years of working with and supporting the disabled. Service will be at Benjamin's Park Memorial, 2401 Steeles Avenue West, on Tuesday, August 8th at 3:00 p.m. The family is grateful for the compassionate and wonderful care provided by Drs. Tom and Larry Batcher and Eddie's caregivers Maria, Rachel, Domenic, Maryanne and Roy. If desired, donations can be made to the Dr. Jay Charitable Foundation, 6 Zaharias Court, Toronto, Ont. 416-226-6164 or to The Baycrest Foundation. Private Shiva 240 Heath St. West, Apt. 804.
ABRAMS, Joyce
ABRAMS, Joyce - Peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2006 at North York General Hospital. Joyce Abrams, beloved wife of Bill Abrams. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Bonnie, Melanie, and Stuart and Fanoue. Devoted grandmother of Alanna, Kyle, Jordan, Ryan, Troy, and Maxime. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W. (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Wednesday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada, 416-227-9700. We love you. You will be in our hearts forever.
ABNETT, Amy (Craig)
Peacefully at her home in Sutton, on Monday, February 13, 2006 at the age of 90 years. Amy Abnett (nee Craig) beloved wife of the late Alfred Abnett. Dear mother of the late Donald and the late Douglas Abnett. Lovingly remembered by her grandsons, Jeffrey Abnett and his wife Barbara and his mother Shirley MacDowell and her husband Murrey; and Michael and Adam Abnett and their mother Kathy Abnett. Great-grandmother of Cassandra. Predeceased by her brother George Craig. Amy leaves many good friends and relatives. Amy was a Charter Member of West Hill Chapter 301 O.E.S. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 2-4 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the chapel Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Briar Hill cemetery , Sutton.
ABITRANTE, Concetta
passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother to Teresa (Tony), Frank (Liliana), Ellena, Anna (Mario) and Aldo. Lovingly remembered by her 15 grandchildren and 29great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at DELMORO FUNERAL HOME, 61 Beverly Hills Dr., (1 light south of Wilson Ave., west of Jane St. 416-249-4499) on Monday, January 30, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 31, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mas will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 10:00a.m. from ALL SAINTS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (on Royal York Rd. at La Rose Ave.). Entombment to follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Societa Unita in memory of Concetta Abitrante would be appreciated by the family.
ABITRANTE, Santino
passed away on Monday, January 16, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. Dearly missed by his wife of 70 years Concetta. Loving father to Teresa (Tony), Frank (Liliana), Ellena, Anna (Mario) and Aldo. Lovingly remembered by his 15 grandchildren and 29great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at DELMORO FUNERAL HOME, 61 Beverly Hills Dr., (1 light south of Wilson Ave., west of Jane St. 416-249-4499) on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday, January 19, 2006 from 6-9p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from ALL SAINTS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (on Royal York Rd. at La Rose Ave.). Entombment to follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Societa Unita in memory of Santino Abitrante would be appreciated by the family.
Abraham, Almaida
In loving memory of Almaida Luciana Abraham (Mother) who passed away peacefully at Centenary Hospital on Friday, October 20, 2006, surrounded by her family. Almaida is survived by her daughter Myrna Horne and sisters Estelle Hodge (nee Abraham Barker) of St. Martin and Carmen Williams of Toronto. Mother will be forever loved by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Family and friends may call at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Avenue East, Agincourt from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:30 p.m. at Christ Church, 155 Markham Road. If desired, donations to World Vision Canada or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
