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Lydia Haller
HALLER, Lydia (née Lam). Suddenly, on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Beloved wife of Michael for sixty-three years. Devoted mother of the late Daniella. Cherished grandmother of Jessie, and Carly. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. West on Wednesday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Kehal Yeshurun Section, de la Savane. Due to the advent of Rosh Hashanah, there will be no Shiva.
Maxime Bendahan
Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Linda Amram. Loving father of Simon and Avi. Very dear brother and brother-in-law of Anny and Michel Krief, Jacques and Nanou Bendahan, Maurice and Lucy Bendahan, Rachel and Maurice Laroche, and Robert Bendahan. Max will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, many friends, and all who knew him. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Palliative Care and Oncology Units at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, September 24 at 1:15 p.m. Burial at the Independent Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Due to the onset of Rosh Hashanah, shiva ends Wednesday afternoon. Donations in his memory may be made to the Oncology Department c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. He was and always will be ‘Uncle (Tonton) Max’.
Norma Spunt
SPUNT, Norma (née Saltzman). Peacefully, on Monday, September 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Allan. Cherished mother of Ronald (Louise Bloom), Elliott (Nancy Black), and Barbra Brates Spunt. Loving grandmother of Nicola, Alexandra and Nate, Anthony, and Ryan. Predeceased by her seven sisters. Special thanks to Emily, and the doctors, nurses, and staff of 6 South at Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their exceptional care. Graveside service on Thursday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Contributions in Norma’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Brenda Blanshay
After a brief illness, on Monday, September 15, 2014. Cherished daughter of Rebbeca Podlog of Israel and the late Harry Blanshay z"l. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Stephanie Torchin and Richard Macklan, Kelley Torchin and Jeffrey Zweig. Proud Bubby of Joshua Hayes, Erin Macklan, Jordan and Evan Zweig. Loving sister of Aida Miller. Brenda will be missed and remembered by her family and friends, especially her childhood friend, Suzanne Elbaz. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, September 18 at 12:00 noon. Burial at Farband Labor Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter Stephanie's home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., ending Tuesday, September 23. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Canadian Lung Association, (514) 287-7400.
Florence Sheiner
SHEINER, Florence (nee Lecker). It is with deep sadness that Florence's family announces her passing on Saturday, September 27, 2014, after a long life, well lived. Devoted wife of the late Albert. Adoring mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Terry Sheiner, Frances and Lawrence Bloomberg. Beloved grandmother of Robin and Alan Lane, Sarrah and Greg Adelstein, Bruce Sheiner; Debra and Steven Tuchner, Bonnie Bloomberg, Jonathan Bloomberg and Emily Burnett. Proud great-grandmother of Chloe and Hudson Lane; Luke and James Adelstein; Brent, Paige and Jack Tuchner; Brooke Bloomberg, Jack and Nicola Bloomberg. She was predeceased by her eight brothers and sisters. Florence will forever be in our hearts. Heartfelt gratitude to her angels, Marietta and Lina for their love, respect and devotion. Special thanks to the staff of the 4th floor, Hope Pavilion, Jewish Eldercare for their care and compassion. Graveside service on Sunday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m., at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva at her son's home in Montreal on Sunday until 9:00 p.m., Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and at her daughter's home in Toronto on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500 ext.: 2124.
Norma Freedman
FREEDMAN, Norma (nee Mishkin). On Sunday, September 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Seymour. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Judi and Ori Bauer. Daughter of the late Louis and the late Clara Mishkin. Norma will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Segal Cancer Centre for their kindness, care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, September 29 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Young Israel of Montreal Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. Evening services Monday through Thursday. Due to Yom Kippur, shiva ends Friday afternoon.
Terry Fish
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at the age of ninety. Devoted partner of Freda Gasoi. Beloved father and father-in-law of Rowan and Judy Fish, Nelson Fish, Derrick and the late Leslie Blumenthal. Loving Zaidie of Karyn Fish and Brian King, Cynthia Fish; Ryan Blumenthal; Matthew and Daniel Fish. Proud great-grandfather of Cordelia King. Brother of Rae Schwartz. Terry will be sadly missed by Freda’s children, Ellen and Howard Gasoi, by his nieces, nephews, and all who knew and loved him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Due to the onset of Yom Kippur, shiva ends Friday morning. Contributions in his memory may be made to Canadian Hadassah-WIZO, (514) 937-9431.
Lillian Satenstein
SATENSTEIN, Lillian (nee Nishmas). On Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Irving. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jeffery and Deborah of Toronto, Dr. Gary and Jutta of Wakefield, QC, and the late Susan Satenstein. Cherished grandmother of Sara and the late Jonathan Kahn; Joseph, Stephen and Alexander Satenstein. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Stella and the late Jack Taub, and the late Morris Nish. Lillian will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, October 2 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at the B’nai Brith House: 8000 ch. de la Côte-Saint-Luc, C.S.L., ending Thursday evening. Donations in Lillian’s memory may be made to Na’amat Canada (514) 484-0252.
Joseph Howard
HOWARD, Joseph. It is with much sadness that we announce Joe’s passing on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Devoted husband of Gladys for sixty-six years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Steve and Dorothy, Michael and Marla. Cherished grandfather of Bryan, Rochelle and Daniel, and Sean. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of the Hemodialysis Unit at the Jewish General Hospital, and the staff of the Steger Residence. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, October 3 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Due to the advent of Yom Kippur, there will be no Shiva. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hemodialysis Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to Beit Halochem – Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, (800) 355-1648.
Jozef Majerowicz
MAJEROWICZ, Jozef. On Thursday, October 2, 2014, in his ninety-sixth year. Beloved husband of the late Halina. Predeceased by his dear parents and siblings who perished in the Holocaust. Jozef was a veteran of World War II, fighting with the Red Army. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, October 5 at 9:45 a.m. Burial at the Gan Shalom Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Donations in his memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400.
Irka Krasner
KRASNER, Irka (née Gluss). Surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 3, 2014, in her eighty-eighth year. Beloved wife of the late Aron. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Kenny and Sarah, Zvi and Carolyn, Nadav and Patricia. Cherished Bubby of Gail, Jessica; Jesse, Kelly; Jordan, Adam, and Joshua. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sam and the late Hedy Gluss, Faige and the late Avrum, the late David and the late Rivkah, the late Chaya and the late Josef. Irka will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank her exceptional caregivers Carleen, and Suzie, as well as the 6th floor staff of Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Monday, October 6, at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva to be announced; due to the advent of the festival of Succot, Shiva will end on Wednesday. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121, ext. 2207.
