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Sera Wolbromsky
WOLBROMSKY, Sera (née Blitzer). On Friday, November 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Charles (Cemach) z”l. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Miriam and Dr. Peter Safran, Helen, Rabbi Dr. Ruby and Lynda of Israel. Cherished Bubby of Steven and Sarena Safran, Brandee Safran; Gila and Ben, Ariel and fiancée Lauren, Amiad and fiancée Tali, Yakira, and Yigal all of Israel. Proud “Big Bubby” of Nadav, Emily, and Evan Sarid; Shane, Isaac, and Ben Safran; Kerem and Ayala of Israel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Isak and Helen Blitzer, Susan and the late Arno Schreier, David and Sima Blitzer, the late Moishe and the late Sarah Blitzer. Sadly mourned by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 4854 Dornal Ave. Contributions in her memory may be made to Beit Halochem – Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, (800) 355-1648.
Goldye Fenster
FENSTER, Goldye (nee Cohen). On Friday, November 28, 2014, in her ninety-fifth year. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Nonnie (Anne Nora) and Harvey Shaffer, Dr. Mark and Frima Fenster, and the late Susan Fenster Leader. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie and Andrew Blum, Ian and Hayley Shaffer, Michelle and Joel Sisk, Jeffrey and Brittney Fenster. Proud great-grandmother of Emerson, Gwyneth, Erin, Sabrina, Shirya, Tamar, Olivia and Mya. Predeceased by her dear siblings, Lil Turner, Lou Cohen, William Cohen (the late Rita). Survived by her sister-in-law, Estelle Cohen. Predeceased by Jack’s siblings and their spouses, Carrye and Charles Kandestin, Helene and Saul Witchell, Fanny and Hyman Garber, Gertrude and Louis Shain, Estelle and Myer Gameroff, Joseph and Edna Fenster, Seymour and Coral Fenster, Dorothy and Saul Kugler, and Moishe Fenster. The family would like to thank the staff of the Kastner Pavilion at the Jewish Eldercare Centre for their care and compassion. Special thanks to Burnette Hoyte for her exceptional relationship she shares with our family and for the incredible devotion she showed to our mother. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob Congregation Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri St. Shiva at her daughter’s home, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Goldye Fenster Memorial Fund for Kastner Pavilion” c/o the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500 ext.: 2124.
Saul Broder
BRODER, Saul. On Thursday, November 13, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Vera Wurm. Loving father of Michael, and Peter; and father-in-law of Sari Klein. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, and Caitlin. Predeceased by his dear siblings. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Shevet Achim Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Bluma Silverman
SILVERMAN, Bluma (nee Kegel). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Bluma on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Wife of the late Barry. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, students, colleagues, and all those whose lives she touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, (514) 343-3529 ext.: 7373, or to the Segal Cancer Centre c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Florence May
MAY, Florence (nee Blacker). On Sunday, November 23, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Harvey Raymer, Robin May and Richard Gilbert, and Randy May. Cherished ‘Bubby Fagie’ of Richard and Rosie, Marla and Roy, Andrea, Mandie and Levi, Ryan and Jennifer. Proud great-grandmother of Max, Isabella, Jesse, Sydnee, Riley, Lynsey, Kylee, Danica, Mara, and Gabriel. Great-great-grandmother of Kaia. Predeceased by her dear siblings and their spouses, Joe and Regina, Fred and Jean, and Gerald Blacker. Sister-in-law of Katie Blacker. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, November 26 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Haboneh Hahofshi Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 17 Terrasse Van Gogh, Pointe-Claire, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Friday afternoon. Donations in her memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Hospital Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Archibald Nemeroff
On Thursday, November 20, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Thelma Hall. Devoted father and father-in-law of Howard and Joanne, David, and stepfather of Robert and Helen. Adored ‘Papa’ of Alex and Tracy, Davida, Nicholas, and Yane. Proud great-grandfather of Izaya, Tetiana, Leo and Marina. Predeceased by his siblings, Duddy and George (Pearl). He will be deeply missed by his niece and nephew, Michael and Alice, and by all who knew him. Special thanks to Zophie Papierak for her special care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, November 26 at 10:00 a.m. Shiva at 66 Ballantyne Ave. N., Montreal-West, from 12 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Canadian Deafness Research and Training Institute, 2300 Boul. René-Lévesque O., Montréal (Québec) H3H 2R5, (514) 937-2191.
Rebecca Greenberg
GREENBERG, Rebecca (nee Mermelstein). At home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, November 23, 2014, in her ninety-fifth year. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Ralph Greenberg. She will remain forever in the hearts of her children, Ellen and Jack Schwartz, Annie Greenberg and Craig Huber, Fred E. and Lorna Greenberg. Cherished grandmother of Mark and Suzanne Weinberg; Harris and Alaina Greenberg, Zachary Greenberg and Michelle Peng; Zoe Greenberg, Huber and Rodrigo Matos; step-grandmother of Lauren and Michael Lynfield, and Randi Salwen. Very proud great-grandmother of Noah Weinberg and Jonah Weinberg, step-great-grandmother of Gabrielle and Shoshana Lynfield, Gilly and Abby Salwen. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Dr Maurice Mermelstein, Joe Mermelstein, Max and Hilda Mermelstein, Sylvia and H. Richard Baum, Louis Mermelstein, Beatrice Mermelstein, and Ruth Mermelstein. Fondly remembered by Fern and Steve Oliveri, Mark Baum, and by her other nieces, nephews, and their families. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Anna, Carmen, Emily and Rosie. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Palliative Care at CLSC Metro for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 25 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her home through Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Rebecca and Ralph Greenberg Endowment Fund” c/o Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation, (514) 937-3575.
Benjamin (Benji) Sherman
On Saturday, November 22, 2014. Beloved husband and best friend of Judy Stein. Loving father of Gregory, and Lori (Mirella). Loving brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Donald Brown. Son of the late Julius and the late Ida Sherman. Son-in-law of Mariette Geniele. Benji will be sadly missed by his family, many friends, and all of those whose lives he touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, November 24 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Benefit Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home through Friday afternoon, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dialysis Department c/o Montreal General Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-8230.
Archibald Nemeroff
On Thursday, November 20, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Thelma Hall. Devoted father and father-in-law of Howard and Joanne, David, and stepfather of Robert and Helen. Adored ‘Papa’ of Alex and Tracy, Davida, Nicholas, and Yane. Proud great-grandfather of Izaya, Tetiana, Leo and Marina. Predeceased by his siblings, Duddy and George (Pearl). He will be deeply missed by his niece and nephew, Michael and Alice, and by all who knew him. Special thanks to Zophie Papierak for her special care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, November 26 at 10:00 a.m. Shiva at 66 Ballantyne Ave. N., Montreal-West, from 12 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Canadian Deafness Research and Training Institute, 2300 Boul. René-Lévesque O., Montréal (Québec) H3H 2R5, (514) 937-2191.
Rebecca Greenberg
GREENBERG, Rebecca (nee Mermelstein). At home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, November 23, 2014, in her ninety-fifth year. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Ralph Greenberg. She will remain forever in the hearts of her children, Ellen and Jack Schwartz, Annie Greenberg and Craig Huber, Fred E. and Lorna Greenberg. Cherished grandmother of Mark and Suzanne Weinberg; Harris and Alaina Greenberg, Zachary Greenberg and Michelle Peng; Zoe Greenberg, Huber and Rodrigo Matos; step-grandmother of Lauren and Michael Lynfield, and Randi Salwen. Very proud great-grandmother of Noah Weinberg and Jonah Weinberg, step-great-grandmother of Gabrielle and Shoshana Lynfield, Gilly and Abby Salwen. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Dr Maurice Mermelstein, Joe Mermelstein, Max and Hilda Mermelstein, Sylvia and H. Richard Baum, Louis Mermelstein, Beatrice Mermelstein, and Ruth Mermelstein. Fondly remembered by Fern and Steve Oliveri, Mark Baum, and by her other nieces, nephews, and their families. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Anna, Carmen, Emily and Rosie. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Palliative Care at CLSC Metro for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 25 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her home through Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Rebecca and Ralph Greenberg Endowment Fund” c/o Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation, (514) 937-3575.
Aaron (Ari) Zlotnick
Suddenly, on Shabbat, Friday, November 14, 2014, at the age of sixty-two, after a courageous battle with cancer. Most cherished and beloved husband of Marcia Zidulka Gruber. Adored father and father-in-law of David and Lisa Zlotnick, Tuvi Zlotnick and fiancée Jessica Haddad, Judy and Yosef Birnboim, Sarah and Michael Bybelezer, and Josh Zlotnick. Most loving and beloved Zaidy of Adira, Hallel, Amiel, Mia, Kayla, Ben, Daniel and Jacob. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Zalman and Tzirel Zlotnick, and treasured brother-in-law of Michael and Wendy Gruber, Kalman and Shirley Gruber. Son of the late Rabbi Jacob and the late Sarah Zlotnick. Twin brother of the late Judith Zlotnick. Ari will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family, friends, as well as our Congregation Beth Ora family. Special thanks to Dr Victor Cohen and Dr Dominique Joyal and the staff of the Jewish General Hospital. Our most sincere gratitude to Rabbi Moshe Jablon for all his counsel, friendship and continued support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Evening services at 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Contributions in Ari’s memory may be made to the “Rabbi Jacob J. Zlotnick Memorial Fund for Cancer Research” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
