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Lillian Linder
LINDER, Lillian (née Levine). Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Beloved wife and best friend of Jack for fifty years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Bonnie, Andrya and Nisso, Scott and Alana. Cherished Grandma of Hillary and Daniel, Duffy, Marlee, Jaimie, Carlee, Alex, and Ryan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Ruth and the late Aaron Olshansky, Ruth and the late Solly Levine. Lillian will be sadly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her daughter Andrya’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Donations in her memory may be made to the Heart Function Clinic c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Avrum Drazin
On Monday, November 10, 2014. Beloved and devoted husband of Ruth Fried. Cherished and respected father and father-in-law of Faiga and Michael Joseph, Shlomo and Sari, Ami and Aviva, Shifra and Dani Bendheim. Loving grandfather of Yehoshua and Pamela, Tova, Gila, Aaron, Ari, Raizy, Deena, Lori, Riva, Eitan, Charlie, Sam D., Sam B., Noa, Yoni, Leebee, Reuven, Arielle, and Sophie. Proud great-grandfather of Lea. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joseph and Frances Drazin, Louis and Malca Drazin, and brother-in-law of the late Pearl and the late Al Deuitch z"l, Isaac and Sheila Fried, Mair and Barbara Fried, Max and Lynda Fried. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. A respected and honoured community leader whose contribution and dedication will always be remembered. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 11 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Young Israel of Montreal Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 6803 ch. Heywood #806, C.S.L.
Irving Rosenthal
In his ninetieth year, on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Beverly Levinson for sixty-two years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Dr. Steven Rosenthal and Dr. Robin Ludwick, Gail Rosenthal and Lance Kaplan, Mark and Suzanne Rosenthal. Cherished “Zaydie” of Deborah and Danny Asher, Joseph, Jonathan and Joshua Rosenthal; Ariana Kaplan; and Matthew Rosenthal. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Claire and the late Leonard Kostetsky, Carmel and the late Milton Rosenthal. Sadly mourned and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Tikvah Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5775 Cavendish Blvd., C.S.L. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Beth Tikvah Congregation, (514) 683-5610.
Erika Absil
ABSIL, Erika (nee Rubler). Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, November 7, 2014, in her eighty-ninth year. Beloved wife of Walter Absil for sixty-nine years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Ingrid Pokrass and Michael Efraim, Micky Absil, Karin and Teddy Jacobson. Cherished ‘Nanny’ of Leslie and Gary, Robin, Neil and Cheryl, Paul, Sydney, and Taylor. Much loved great-grandmother of Zachary, Charlie, Max, Madison, Jaden, Hannah, and Quinn. Godmother of Michèle Lévesque. Sister and sister-in-law of Inge Husnak, the late Heinz and the late Ellen Rubler. Erika will be sadly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Special thanks to our dear friend Emily who was so lovingly by her side for the last two years, and to Norma who took such loving care of her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, November 10 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Shiva at 1400 Merit Crescent, T.M.R. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Wednesday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to the Hope & Cope Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Rosa Karolicki
KAROLICKI, Rosa (nee Herszkowicz). On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at the age of ninety-six. Wife of the late Emil. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Manny Richter, and Morris Karolicki. Proud Bubbie of Carolyn and Dana; and Michelle. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Paul and Pola Hart of Miami, Florida, Regina and the late Albert Schenavsky of Munich, Germany. She will be sadly missed by niece and nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Rose, Alberta and Mila for their wonderful care and devotion. Graveside service on Friday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m., at the Zaglembie Society Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 5505 Rang du Bas Saint-François, Laval (Duvernay).
Frances Goodis
GOODIS, Frances (nee Waxman). Peacefully, on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Sandy, Jeff and Irene, the late Gerry Goodis. Cherished Bubbie of Jay and Nicole, Jason, Matt, Cassandra and Leah. Proud great-grandmother of Evie, Haley and Kaira. Devoted companion of David Shames. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Evelyn and Sid Werner, Ruth and the late Arnold Waxman, Shirley and the late Jules Waxman, and the late Leonard Waxman. Frances will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Dworkind for his care, kindness and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Rhoda Blumer
BLUMER, Rhoda (nee Diamond). Surrounded by love, at her home, on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Beloved wife of Jack for sixty-two years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Donald, Steve and Rosanne, Ian and Heather, and Lorne Blumer. Cherished grandmother of Serenity and Daryck, Jeff and Erin, Leslie, Kira and Steven, Brian, Benjamin, Nathaniel, Michael, Chloe and Gabrielle, and Kyle. Proud great-grandmother of Shiloh, Isaiah, and Talia. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Stanley and Ruth Diamond, the late Arthur and the late Sheila Diamond, the late Shirley (Sher-lee) Gordon; and sister-in-law of Cy and Marsha and the late Roslyn Blumer. Rhoda will be deeply missed by all who had the great fortune to have known her. Special thanks to Dalvis, Cynthia, Pearlette and Jonatha for their love and caring, as well as to Dr. Elise Levinoff, Donna Joy Edwards and Chris Hassain. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, December 1 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva private, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. through Wednesday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to the Geriatrics Department c/o Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Sylvia Weinstein
WEINSTEIN, Sylvia (nee Barsky). In her eighty-first year, after a long illness, on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Lionel Weinstein. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Richard Weinstein and Richard Benedict, Sally and Stuart Mann. Cherished 'Nana' of Jason Mann and Sydney Mann. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Selma and the late Seymour Cohen, Charlotte and Ben Tucker, and sister-in-law of Phyllis and the late Jerry Rabinovitch, Lila Cutler and Ronnie Wexelman, and Sidney Cutler. She will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to all the doctors, nursing and care staff at Jewish Eldercare, and to Rosie Wax for their extraordinary attention and devotion to Sylvia over many years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, December 1 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva to be announced. Donations in Sylvia’s memory may be made to Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500 ext. 2124.
Phyllis Strumpf
STRUMPF, Phyllis (née Batist). In New Brunswick, New Jersey, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 at the age of seventy-six. Beloved wife of Manny with whom she would have celebrated her fifty-seventh anniversary on December 22. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lori and Ron Dritz of Poughkeepsie, NY, and Jeff Strumpf of Springfield, NJ. Cherished grandmother of Scott Dritz, Beth Strumpf, and Jennifer Strumpf. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Philip and Gertrude Batist, and Lionel Batist. Predeceased by her parents Louis and Bessie Batist, and by her sister Harriet Batist. Phyllis will be fondly remembered by many cousins throughout the U.S., Canada and in Europe, and by many adoring friends from wherever she lived and traveled. She touched the lives of everyone with whom she came into contact. Born in Montreal on November 3, 1938, she and her husband lived in Mount Vernon, NY, and in Milford, CT for over fifty years before relocating to Monroe Township, NJ four years ago to be closer to her family. She also accompanied her husband to North Carolina during his two-year tour of duty with the U.S. Army. Prior to retiring in 2000, she was an Administrative Associate in the Endocrinology Department of the Yale University School of Medicine, where she worked for over twenty years. Mrs. Strumpf was graduated with high honors from Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT. A member of Congregation Beit Shalom, Monroe Twp., NJ, she was a former long-time member of Congregation Or Shalom, Orange, CT. Funeral Services will be held in Manalapan, NJ on Tuesday, December 2 at 1:00 p.m. For Montrealers, Shiva at the home of Philip and Gertrude Batist, 6800 McDonald Ave., Apt. 303, on Wednesday and Thursday only from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., afternoon services at 4:30 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to Congregation Beit Shalom, PO Box 6852, Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 (www.beitshalomnj.com), Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, Orange, CT 06477 (www.orshalomct.org), the American Cancer Society , 2600 Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (www.cancer.org), or to any charity supporting Israel.
Allen Borsuk
October 10, 1954 – December 17, 2014. Dearly beloved father of Jennifer (Andrew), Andrea and Michael. Son of Evelyn and the late William Borsuk. Youngest of four brothers. He leaves behind Janice, and hundreds of friends and family members from around the world, whose lives he has touched deeply. His legacy will live on in his children, and he will always be remembered and missed immensely by all. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday December 19 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva in Toronto, at 171 Green Bush Crescent, Thornhill L4J 5L8, 12 to 9 p.m. daily, from Sunday to Thursday. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Donations in Allen’s memory may be made to the ‘Odette Cancer Centre’ c/o Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, (416) 480-4483, or to the Critical Care Unit (ICU) c/o the North York General Hospital Foundation, (416) 756-6944.
Richard Myrans
Suddenly, on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Sandi Weinman. Loving father and father-in-law of Jason and Sara, Ryan and Louise, Fabrizio Barba and the late Melanie Myrans. Cherished grandfather of Spencer and Tyler; Connor; Tania, Alexandra, Blake and the late Brandon. Sadly mourned by Sandi’s children, Bryan Steinberg, Lawrence and Grace Sztenberg, Justin and Matthew Sztenberg. Special friend of Lennie Wittenberg. Heartfelt thanks to his family and friends for their love and support. Special thanks to the staff of the CCU and ICU at the Jewish General Hospital for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 23 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Richard Myrans Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
