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Reva Boxer
BOXER, Reva (née Albert). On Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in her eighty-first year. Beloved and devoted wife of Irving. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jo-Anne, Mark and Debra, Evan and Susan. Cherished Bubbie of Alexandra, Shayne, Blake, Matthew, and Zoe. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bernie and the late Barbara Albert, Lily Albert (Art), the late Louis and the late Edie Albert, and the late Harry Albert (Joyce); and sister-in-law of Shirley and Lou Cherry, and the late Joseph Boxer. Reva will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Special thanks to the staff of the CLSC Saint-Laurent, and to the Palliative Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, December 5 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the B’nai Brith Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily through Monday evening. Shiva in Toronto at her son Mark's home from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday only. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Enzo Camerino
An Auschwitz survivor. Suddenly and peacefully, on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Silvana Pontecorvo. Loving father and father-in-law of Italo and Orna, Julia and Dimitri (Jimmy). Cherished ‘Nonno’ of Alexis, Dario, Nadya, and Caryna. Predeceased by his brother, Luciano and sister, Wanda. Enzo will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family, and all of those in Italy and Canada whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank the staff of Centre d’hébergement de Sainte-Dorothée and the Dialysis Centre at Sacré-Cœur Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 5 at 12 noon. Burial at the Slumber Haven Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 917 rue Melville, Laval, from 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Tuesday evening. Donations in his memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, (514) 744-5537.
Theodor (Ted) Goldman
GOLDMAN, Theodor (Ted). On Tuesday, December 2, 2014 in his ninety-first year. Beloved husband of Eileen for sixty-eight years. Loving father and father-in-law of Rozanne and Seth Leznoff, Howard and Lek. Cherished Grandpa of Avra, Jonah, and Daniel. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Morty and the late Annie, the late Dena and the late Al Kravitz; and brother-in-law of Madeleine and Gerry Ritz, the late Lois and the late Ross Peters. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Thursday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva at his home on Thursday until 9:00 p.m., and on Friday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Joseph Israeloff
ISRAELOFF, Joseph. Peacefully, on Monday, December 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Libby. Loving father and father-in-law of Heather and Darryl Hennick, Janice Israeloff and Michael Smith, Alanna Israeloff and Larry Fagen. Cherished Zaida of Lawson, Michelle, Breena, Maya, Rachel, Eden, Lauren, Rebecca, and Mason. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Pinchas Gurkevich of Israel, and the late Lee Ross; and brother-in-law of Sharon and Shelley Wiggins, Beverly and the late Gerald Zwaigen. Joe will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Thursday, December 4 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Beth Tikvah Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his daughter’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207.
Hymie Teddy Milberg
It is with infinite sadness that we announce the passing of Hymie Teddy Milberg on Monday, December 1, 2014. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia. Dearest father of Tamara (Peter) and Tanya. Adored Zaidie of Ana Amelia “Millie” of Switzerland, Logan, and Blythe of Scotland. Teddy graduated with a BA (Hons) from Sir George Williams University and MA in Education from McGill. He taught for more than forty years and inspired generation of students, including his own daughters, with his love of reading, math and scientific discovery. Twice a Shell Canada Fellow at the University of Calgary as well as President of the Quebec Association of Geography Teachers, he was immediate Past Worshipful Master 2013-2014 of Meridian Royal Alexandra Lodge No 125 G.R.Q., A.F. & A.M. AF Masons. He will be fondly remembered by Francis, and by his friends and colleagues at Kahnawake, the “Bagg Street Shul” and the Mesifta. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Francois Patenaude and Dr. Jennifer Friedmann, who over the last twelve months made his journey with cancer bearable through their unfailing encouragement, understanding, and compassionate care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Stepaner Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva private.
Samuel Fried
FRIED, Samuel. Peacefully in Montreal, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Pauline Shapiro. Proud father and father-in-law of Gerald and Karen, Donna Karlin and Raymond Skrebutenas, Sheldon Fried and Kelly Twight. Loving Zadie of Howard Fried and Karen Goldberg, Kimberly Fried, Michael and Amy Karlin, Norman, and Joshua Fried. Adoring great-grandfather of Olivia Bailey Fried. Brother of Gilda Freedman. Dearest brother-in-law of Charlotte and the late Saul Corber, the late David and the late Hadassah Shapiro, and the late Solly Shapiro. Son of the late Harry and the late Bea Fried. Sammy will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends for his warmth and sense of humour. Heartfelt thanks to the remarkable team of caregivers of the Palliative Care Unit at the Montreal General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Wednesday, December 3 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt. Shiva at his home, 4300 de Maisonneuve W. from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Monday evening. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Sam Fried Fund” c/o the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, 1650 Cedar Ave., #E6-129, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, (514) 934-8230. A warm, kind man, he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Fanny Altro
ALTRO, Fanny (nee Mones). On Monday, December 1, 2014 at Cummer Lodge. Fanny Altro, beloved wife of the late Harry Altro. Loving mother and mother- in-law of Steve and Sheila, Arnold and Shirley, and Lisa and Jerry Friedberg. Dear sister of Gerry Mones, the late Sadie Moness, and the late Phil Mones. Devoted Bubbie of Selena and Ross Paperman, Bonnie, Mitchell and Jessica, Barry and Carol, Elaine and Dean Slack, Shawn, Tami and Mark Uster, Eric Friedberg, and Benji Friedberg. Dear great-grandmother of Jarred, Ali, Erin and Brian, Melanie, Haylie, Holden, Joshua, Matthew, Brandon, Stephanie, Noah, and Daphne. Funeral service at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue W., Toronto, on Wednesday, December 3 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Adath Shalom Synagogue Section, Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Shiva details at www.benjamins.ca. Memorial donations may be made to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, (416) 946-6560, or to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, (416) 920-5035.
Fred Lewis
LEWIS, Fred.
January 1, 1931 – November 23, 2014.
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Fred Lewis on Sunday, November 23, 2014, in Florida. Fred was the devoted son of the late Bertha and the late Henry Lewis. Beloved husband of the late Rita Cohen Lewis. Loving father of Monica, Farley, and Valerie Lewis. Caring grandfather of Jason Levine, Dana Levine and Dylan Lewis. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Larry and Nettye Lewis, the late Harvey and the late Lily Lewis, Carol Obront and the late Seymore Obront. Fred will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the House of Israel Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Contributions in Fred’s memory may be made to the “Rita Cohen Lewis Memorial Fund for Pulmonary Oncology” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Odette Chonchol
CHONCHOL, Odette (née Mansour). Peacefully, on Sunday, November 23, 2014, in her ninety-second year. Beloved wife of Ernest for sixty-three years. Loving and devoted mother of Daniel (Murièle). Dear sister of Lisette Bigio, and predeceased by her other sisters, Lucie, Marcelle and Paulette, and her brother, Joe. Sister-in-law of the late Raymond. Odette will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and all who knew her. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Kastner Pavilion at the Jewish Eldercare Centre for their care and tenderness. Special thanks to Roly, Jeanne, Theresa and Leah for their loving care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Zichron Kedoshim Congregation Cemetery, Anshei Ukraina Section, de la Savane.
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.
Charlotte Markoff
MARKOFF, Charlotte (nee Clamer). On Friday, November 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Elliott and Dina, Morrie and Hedy. Cherished Bubby (C) of Steven and Andrea, Jennifer, Michelle, David and Natalie, Jordan and Danielle. Proud great-grandmother of Emily, Matthew, Joshua, Kailey, and Madison. Predeceased by her dear siblings and their spouses, Rosie and Ralph, Herman and Beatrice. She will be sadly missed by her niece, nephews, and family. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 2 at 12 noon. Burial at the Chevra Shaas Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 5723 Edgemore Ave., C.S.L.
