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Yehuda Striet
On Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Cecilia Bendahan for thirty-eight years. Devoted father of Daniel and Yael. Dear brother-in-law of Cyril and Suzanne Bendahan, and the late Eric Bendahan z”l. Loving uncle of Melissa, Michael, Jessica and their families. Sadly mourned by Yael’s conjoint, Alex. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Due to the festival of Succoth, shiva commences Saturday evening, October 18 through Thursday morning, October 23. Contributions in Yehuda’s memory may be made to the Balfour Mount Palliative Care Centre c/o the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-8230.
Maureen Garber
Published: Oct 10, 2014
Funeral Service: Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Graveside Shiva: Strictly Private Shiva. Thank you for respecting the family's wishes.
Cemetery: Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Celine (Cecylia) Sharp
SHARP, Celine (Cecylia). Peacefully, on Friday, October 3, 2014, 25 years to the day from the passing of her cherished husband, Stanley Bernard Sharp. Holocaust survivor. Most beloved mother of Ellen and Nadine. Devoted sister and sister-in-law of Ania and the late Andy Kopczynski. Dearest aunt of Andre Sharp, the late George Kopczynski, the late Henry Shapiro and the late Rivka Oldak. A highly educated concert pianist extraordinaire; Celine was a deeply spiritual and loving being, and a refined, elegant lady. She will be sadly missed and will live forever in our hearts. Special thanks and appreciation to Natasha for her loving care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Carla Kesselman
KESSELMAN, Carla (née Morris) September 11, 1950 – October 10, 2014 After a long and courageous battle, on Friday, October 10, 2014. Beloved wife of Gerry Kesselman. Daughter of Goldie and the late Larry Morris. Daughter-in-law of Anne and the late Sam Kesselman. Devoted mother of Harley and Zeev Yaakov Kesselman, and mother-in-law of ZY’s wife, Shoshana. Adoring Bubby of Zvi, Liba and Esther. Dear sister of Donna Morris. Carla also leaves behind a multitude of loved cousins and friends. The family is very grateful for the exceptional care she received at the Segal Cancer Centre and Palliative Care Unit of the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, October 13, at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Tikvah Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at Carla and Gerry’s home in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Donations in Carla’s memory may be made to the Hope & Cope Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. Her dying wish was for friends and family to have “chin up and keep smiling”.
David Amsel
After a brief illness, on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Rhonda. Son of the late Tzivia and the late Leibish. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Mayer and Mindy, the late Arvy, Rachel and Issie Shanfield. Cherished uncle of Ronit and Avi, Alona and Andrew, Elisheva and Matt, Dena and Yehuda, Avigail, Aryeh and Jordana. Adoring great-uncle of AJ, Eli, Sadie, Miley, Hannah, Ella, Akiva, Shalhevet, Nava, Talya. He will be greatly missed by a dear family friend, Margaret.The family is grateful for the devoted care of Dr.Peter Metrakis and his team.Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, October 14 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Canadian Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Due to the festival of Succoth, shiva commences Saturday evening, October 18., at 5581 Cavendish Blvd., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily.
Gavriela Janowski
JANOWSKI, Gavriela (nee Tsur). Suddenly, on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Beloved wife of Léon. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of David and Valérie, Alice and Brian. Cherished grandmother of Laura, Sarah, Natasha, William, and Julia. Dear sister-in-law of the late Jeannette Janowski-Hasbun. Aunt of Muriel and David Hasbun Fosnocht, Eric and Rita Hasbun Janowski. Gaby will be sadly missed by family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. Graveside service on Tuesday, October 14 at 3:00 p.m., at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at David’s home, 229 rue Mirabel, D.D.O. Due to the festival of Succoth, shiva commences Saturday night, October 18. Donations in Gaby’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Joseph Schafer
Peacefully, on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Freda Seligman. Dear father and father-in-law of Marlene and Irwin Fremeth, Leonard, Gary and Caroline, Jacqueline, and Derek Schafer. Cherished grandfather of Deena and Phil, Neil and Kristin, David, Matthew, Nigel and Natalie, Dylan, Emily, and Cayden. Proud great-grandfather of Ryan and Foster. Brother and brother-in-law of Harvey and Natalie Schafer, Benjamin and the late Rita Blumenthal, the late Lester and the late Myrna Schafer, and brother-in-law of Sheila and the late Louis Seligman. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank his recreational therapist, Lisa, and the staff of Manoir de l’Ouest de l’Île for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Cemetery, D.D.O. Due to the festival of Succoth, shiva commences Saturday evening, October 18. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, (800) 616-8816.
Hyman Biderman
Peacefully, on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Annette Bass-Biderman. Predeceased by his brothers, David and Fred. Brother-in-law of Anne. Hy will be sadly missed by his stepchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva to be announced. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Montreal, (514) 369-0800.
Joseph Pomerantz
Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, October 11, 2014, in his ninety-fourth year. Beloved husband of Sarah Dubrovsky for sixty-eight years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Lonny and Linda, Richard (Dick) and Bobbie, and Joanne Pomerantz Kroll. Cherished “Papa Joe” of Alexandra (Lexi) and Liam. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ray and the late Louis Brown, Edith and the late Harold Cohen, the late Rose and the late David Comm, the late Phil and the late Ida, Lorraine and the late Morris Pomerantz, Herb and the late Betty Lindenbaum, the late Ben Pomerantz, the late Saul and the late Alice Pomerantz; and brother-in-law of Sylvia and the late Reuben Dubrovsky, Charlotte and Morton Walfish, Earl and Faigie Dubrovsky, Lorna and the late Jack Stroll. Joe will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to his caregivers, Elsa and Vicky, and to Dr. Carmela Pepe and her team at the Jewish General Hospital for their care, kindness and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 15 at 12 noon. Burial at the Shevat Achim Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Friendship Circle, (514) 735-2255, or to the Jewish National Fund, (514) 934-0313.
Joseph Schafer
Peacefully, on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Freda Seligman. Dear father and father-in-law of Marlene and Irwin Fremeth, Leonard, Gary and Caroline, Jacqueline, and Derek Schafer. Cherished grandfather of Deena and Phil, Neil and Kristin, David, Matthew, Nigel and Natalie, Dylan, Emily, and Cayden. Proud great-grandfather of Ryan and Foster. Brother and brother-in-law of Harvey and Natalie Schafer, Benjamin and the late Rita Blumenthal, the late Lester and the late Myrna Schafer, and brother-in-law of Sheila and the late Louis Seligman. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank his recreational therapist, Lisa, and the staff of Manoir de l’Ouest de l’Île for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Cemetery, D.D.O. Due to the festival of Succoth, shiva commences Saturday evening, October 18. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, (800) 616-8816.
