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Dorothy Davine (Née Miller)
DAVINE, Dorothy (nee Miller). Peacefully, on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Howard and Francee Davine, and Carolyn Davine. Cherished grandma of Shira and Sean Wachtel, Ari and Jennifer Davine, and Jillian Davine. Proud great-grandmother of Asher Wachtel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of David and Sarah Miller, the late Harry and the late Lillian Matinsky. Daughter of the late Becky and the late Abraham Miller. Loving aunt of Miriam Miller, Judy and the late Donald Matisnky. Special thanks to Hazel Letteen for her love, care and compassion. Funeral from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, October 21 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva through Wednesday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Beth Zion Congregation, (514) 489-8411.
Lila Pascal
PASCAL, Lila (née Ostroff). After a brief illness, on Monday, October 20, 2014. Wife and soulmate of the late Sam Pascal. Beloved mother of Howard Pascal and Ronna Pascal. Cherished grandmother of Chelsea, Jordan and Evan Pascal; and Kayla Chaikin. Daughter of the late Sam and the late Esther Ostroff (née Cohen). Sister of Joyce Ostroff, and the late Paul Ostroff. Dear niece of Willie Hershon. Sister-in-law of Eddie Pascal, Marvin and Hannah Pascal. Special thanks to the entire staff of 4 NW at the Jewish General for their devotion and care, and to her dedicated caregivers, Edita and Roselle. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, October 23 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Nusach Hoari Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva her home, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in Lila’s memory may be made to the Cancer Research Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Sam Wagman
WAGMAN, Sam. Peacefully at his home in Toronto, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the age of eighty, with his family by his side. Husband and best friend of Lydia Cytrynbaum for fifty-two loving years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Jeff, David and Bonnie, Richard and Jane. Cherished Zayde of Zachary, Madison, Dylan, Alexa, Anna, and Mabel. Son of the late Helen Grunfeld-Wagman and the late Jacob Grunfeld. Born in Borislaw, Poland in 1934, Sam survived the Holocaust by being hidden in a Catholic Nursery School basement for 22 months. Sincere gratitude to Dr. Berry and the doctors, nurses and staff of Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, and to Dr. Goldman of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Much appreciation to CCAC and VHA of Toronto. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, October 24 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva private in Montreal. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem, (888) 494-7999, or to Beit Halochem – Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, (800) 355-1648.
Sheldon Hamer
HAMER, Sheldon. On Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in his ninety-fourth year. Beloved son of the late Rose and the late Moses Hamer. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Phyllis Roth, the late Norman and the late Barbara Hamer. Dear uncle of John and Linda Hamer, Stephen Hamer, and Debbie Morris. Sheldon will be lovingly remembered by his great-nieces, great-nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital for their devotion and compassion. Graveside service on Friday, October 24 at 1:00 p.m., at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Berek (Dov) Jedwab
JEDWAB, Berek (Dov). On Thursday, October 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Bella Gelbart. Loving father and father-in-law of Sara and Alan Bernstein, Harry and Michele, Jack and Louise. Cherished Papi and Grandpa of Stephanie, Geula and Danny, Helen and Elliot, Joseph and Nargiza, Jamie, Francine, Tamara, Romy, David, and Ashley. Proud great-grandfather of nine. Predeceased by his siblings Yitzhak, Yoseph, Hela, Luba, and Sara. Dov will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. The family would like to thank the Honorable Herbert Marx for his friendship and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, October 26 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 5161 Macdonald Ave, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the Urology Department c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Nina Paperman
PAPERMAN, Nina (nee Masik). September 12, 1917 – October 21, 2014. Loving wife of the late Samuel Paperman, and the late John Keith Whyte. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Robert Whyte and Stacy Sehee Whyte. Cherished grandmother of Dr. Jennifer Wacks and Dr. Ken Wacks; and proud great-grandmother of Zachary, Jacob, Matthew, Lauren and Emily – the "crew"! Nina is also survived by Sam's daughters, Elaine Paperman Woolner and Brenda Paperman Levy. Predeceased by her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Abe and Goldie Paperman, Max and Jeannie Paperman, Sally Drymer, Bella Slovsky, Annie Miller, and Sophie Payne. We were honored to have known and loved such a cultured, artistic and vibrant woman. Her strength and determination were unique, while her energy was unlimited. We were proud to call her our Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. May she now eternally rest with the knowledge of how special she was to us. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Forêt. The family will be accepting visitors on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m., and on Tuesday, from 2 to 5 p.m. Contributions in Nina’s memory may be made to “Auberge Shalom pour femmes", (514) 731-0833, or to the charity of your choice.
Dorothy Davine (Née Miller)
DAVINE, Dorothy (nee Miller). Peacefully, on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Howard and Francee Davine, and Carolyn Davine. Cherished grandma of Shira and Sean Wachtel, Ari and Jennifer Davine, and Jillian Davine. Proud great-grandmother of Asher Wachtel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of David and Sarah Miller, the late Harry and the late Lillian Matinsky. Daughter of the late Becky and the late Abraham Miller. Loving aunt of Miriam Miller, Judy and the late Donald Matinsky. Special thanks to Hazel Letteen for her love, care and compassion. Funeral from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, October 21 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva through Wednesday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Beth Zion Congregation, (514) 489-8411.
Gordon Kotler
KOTLER, Gordon. It is with profound sadness that we announce Gordon’s passing on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the age of ninety-four. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Greenberg, and the late Jeannette Lesser. Loving and gentle father and father-in-law of Mark and Bella Kotler, Jeff and Marlene Kotler, David and Zozzie Golden, Shelah and Ken Segal, Allan Golden, and the late Marcia Lovell Kotler. Cherished grandfather of eighteen grandchildren: Sherri Kotler, Lori Kotler, Jarred Kotler (Keren), Shaun Lovell (Joyce), Scott Lovell, Robyn Sheppard (Glenn), Janis Kotler (Karl) Heidi Kotler (Rob), Rachel Speigel (Ryan), Ira Golden, Rena Segal, and Michael Segal. Proud great-grandfather of thirteen great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his siblings Leah, Max, Bernard, Ben, Paul, Saul, and Issie. Dear brother-in-law of Eddie and Thelma Lesser, the late Sylvia and the late Harry Milsen. Gordon will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family, all who knew him. Special thanks to Lucinda Murraine for her tender loving care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 6795 Korczak Crescent, # 1201 from 2:00 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Dorothy and Gordon Kotler Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
May Polsky
On Sunday, October 19, 2014. Beloved mother of Richard Linnebank. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bennie, Ruby and Pauline, and the late Max and the late Betty Polsky. Daughter of the late Eva and the late Hyman Polsky. Loving companion of Zev Klein. Special friend of Dr. Fred and Mary Kay Lowy. Sadly mourned by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. May will be greatly missed by her colleagues at “Aim Croit” and by the countless number of people whose lives she touched. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Oncology and Orthopedics at the Jewish General Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Sainte-Sophie Cemetery. Shiva at 6704 Merton Rd., C.S.L., through Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Oncology Research Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Harvey Green
On Sunday, October 19, 2014, in his eighty-first year.
Beloved brother of Goldie Green, Ruth and Alvin Auster of New Jersey.
Sadly missed by his two nephews, Robert and Andrew.
Graveside service on Wednesday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m., at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt, Outremont.
Sam Wagman
WAGMAN, Sam. Peacefully at his home in Toronto, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the age of eighty, with his family by his side. Husband and best friend of Lydia Cytrynbaum for fifty-two loving years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Jeff, David and Bonnie, Richard and Jane. Cherished Zayde of Zachary, Madison, Dylan, Alexa, Anna, and Mabel. Son of the late Helen Grunfeld-Wagman and the late Jacob Grunfeld. Born in Borislaw, Poland in 1934, Sam survived the Holocaust by being hidden in a Catholic Nursery School basement for 22 months. Sincere gratitude to Dr. Berry and the doctors, nurses and staff of Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, and to Dr. Goldman of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Much appreciation to CCAC and VHA of Toronto. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, October 24 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva private in Montreal. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem, (888) 494-7999, or to Beit Halochem – Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, (800) 355-1648.
