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Nina Deborah Goldman
Peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Nina celebrated life with her much loved and devoted partner, best friend and companion, Philip Quintal. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Steve and Chantal Goldman. Daughter of the late Jean (Queenie) Goldman and the late Basil Goldman. Loving aunt of Sean and Samantha. Nina will be sadly missed by Philip’s family; ‘Poppy’, Janet, Lauren, Chelsea, and all of those whose lives she touched. She was always surrounded by her many dear friends, all of whom were considered family. Nina cooked, swam, traveled, taught, loved and lived. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, August 14 at 4:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane.
Rose Winstan
WINSTAN, Rose (née Herman). On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in her ninety-seventh year. Wife of the late Irving (Ike). Most loved mother and mother-in-law of Arlene and Paul Scheffer, Jules and Sandy Winstan. Cherished Bubbie of Howard Scheffer, Jon and Jen Scheffer; Lucas and Stef Winstan, and Alex Winstan. Proud great-grandmother of Antonio Winstan. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Moe and Yolande Herman, Hy (Blackie) and Sophie Herman, Zena and the late Ben Herman, the late Bernice and the late Irving Spector and the late Marcel Blais; and sister-in-law of Ethel and the late Abe Silver, the late Sophie and the late Moe Winstan, the late Shoshana Winstan, and the late Lillian Winstan. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank Fely and Mila and the 5th floor staff of the Kastner Pavilion at the Jewish Eldercare Centre for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. West on Thursday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shevat Achim Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in her memory may be made to Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500 Ext.: 2124, or to the charity of your choice.
Renata Cynberg
CYNBERG, Renata (née Zenwirt). Peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of eighty-seven. Beloved wife of the late Dr. David (Dodek) Cynberg. Cherished aunt of Dorothy and Adrian. Predeceased by her brothers Karol, and Arthur. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W, on Friday, August 15 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Field of Honour Cemetery, Pointe-Claire. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Rose Nagus
NAGUS, Rose (née Gelphant). On Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Cyril and Carol, Arleen and Ian Douglas, Stuart and Judy-Gail. Cherished grandmother of Barry, Cheryl; Scott, Heather; Amanda. Predeceased by her dear siblings and their spouses, Fanny and Simie Silverberg, Harry and Maisie Gelphant, Max and Florence Gelphant. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, and family. The family would like to thank the staff of the 5th and 6th floor North at Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their care and compassion. Graveside service on Friday, August 15 at 11 a.m., at the Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Lajeunesse St. Shiva at her son Stuart’s home, through Sunday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Louis Levitt
On Saturday, August 9, 2014. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Sarah. Beloved father and father-in-law of Marla and Philip Perlman, Zena and Michael Rosenberg, Jodi and Jonathan Schwartz. Cherished Zaida of Jared and Brett Perlman; Emily and Nicole Rosenberg; Danielle and Joshua Schwartz. Brother of the late Esther Levitt. Dear brother-in-law of Estelle and John Liberman. Louis will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, August 11 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his daughter Zena's home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Louis Levitt Memorial Fund” c/o Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation, (514) 487-1323.
Rosalind Goodman
GOODMAN, Rosalind (nee Druker). It is with profound sadness that the Goodman family announces the passing of Rosalind Goodman z”l on Monday, August 11, 2014. Beloved wife of Morris Goodman for fifty-three years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Deborah and Gerald Davis, David and Mia (Melmed), Jonathan and Dana (Caplan), Shawna and Todd Sone. Cherished “Granny” of Elizabeth and Benjamin Davis; Julia Goodman; Noah, Lilah and Orly Goodman; Zachary, Andrew and Nathaniel Sone. Dear sister-in-law of Luba and the late George Coviensky, the late Jenny and the late Joseph Helfenbaum. Roz will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Rosalind devoted her life to philanthropy and making a difference. Together with her husband, Morris, they endowed the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Family Foundation to support medical, educational and communal projects. The Agora at Université de Montréal is a shining example of their commitment to higher education. As a proud graduate of McGill University, she was especially committed to supporting McGill and cancer research through the creation of The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre. Rosalind always believed that the best form of charity was giving generously of her time for numerous charitable organizations, including the Jewish General Hospital, Federation CJA, Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, Israel Bonds, Canadian Friends of Israel Museum, Mazon Canada, Jewish Public Library, and others. When asked by strangers about her vocation, she replied: "I am a professional volunteer". Rosalind received an Honorary Doctorate degree of Laws from McGill University, and, more recently, the Jewish community’s highest honour – The Samuel Bronfman Medal Award. Her daily acts of kindness to all exemplified “Tikun Olam” – making the world a better place. May we all be inspired by her example. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Goodman Cancer Centre, (514) 398-4970, or to the “Rosalind and Morris Goodman Endowment Fund” c/o the Jewish Community Foundation, (514) 345-6414.
Deborah Kopelman
KOPELMAN, Deborah (Dvora). Suddenly, on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Beloved mother of Carly and Jordan. Daughter of the late Norman and the late Shoshana Kopelman. Loving niece of Freda and the late Nat Kopelman. Cherished cousin of Faigie, Aviva and the late Hinda. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Shaar Shalom Congregation Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Deborah’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Harvey Goodman
Stoically and with dignity, on Friday, August 15, 2014. Beloved and ineffably devoted husband of Florence Joan Libitz for sixty-one years. Loving and much loved father and father-in-law of Susan-Lori Goodman, Rusty C. Jay Goodman and Krista (Snow), and Melissa Robin Goodman. Predeceased by his brothers, Moe and Louis, and sisters, Molly Goodman and Gerry Trachtenberg. Brother-in-law of Sharon and Steve Adler. Harvey will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. His humour and gentle grace will be forever missed by all whose smiles he sowed. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, August 18 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec, (514) 871-1551.
Marc Amzallag
On Friday, July 11, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Éliane Abitbol Amzallag (z”l). Dear father of Gisèle, Alain, Moshe and Tzipora. Survived by his sister, Rachel Amzallag. Adored “Papi” of Fabian and Katia Garzon, Kim Garzon, Dov and Revital, Glenn, Claudia and David Amor, Natasha and Yossef Azoulay, Yamna and Yehuda Dahan, Tsila Rina and Menachem Lattar, Aviva, Chana and Mendy Attal, Ester and Yosef Yitzchak Oknin, Mordechay, Shoshana Tova, and Aba. He is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren (k”ah) who cherished him. Funeral service took place on Sunday, July 13. Shiva and prayers at 4700 Kent Ave. Prayer for the week at the Rabbinat Sepharade, 5850 Victoria Ave., on Thursday July 17 at 6:45 p.m.
Gerald Jeremiah Besner
BESNER, Gerald Jeremiah. November 23, 1922 – August 17, 2014. After a courageous battle, Gerald left this world in peace. He leaves behind his beloved wife Nancy; and his loving and devoted sons Michael (Cynthia), and Sheldon. He will be sadly missed by his five grandchildren, Oliver, Sayra (Carl Ashqar), Zackary, Luke, and Hannah Bella; his great-grandson, Cooper Shane; and his cherished siblings Miriam Traegar (Seymour), and Marvyn Besner (Dinnie). Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to thank Bassima and Andrew for special care and attention. Graveside service on Tuesday, August 19 at 3:00 p.m., at the Bassarabier Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane.
Mildred Somberg
SOMBERG, Mildred (nee Eisenberg). Peacefully, in her eighty-eighth year, on Sunday, August 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Reisha and Rob, Michael, and Marty. Cherished grandma of Bryan, Julia and Lu, David, Ethan, and Stacy. Proud great-grandmother of Della. Predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Beckenstein. Mildred will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and many friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Manoir Montefiore for their kindness, care and compassion. Special thanks to Joan and Sharon K. for their love, support and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham New Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva strictly private. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
