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Leon Blauer
Reluctantly, Leon left us on Thursday, December 25, 2014. Beloved husband and soul mate of Francine Audette for thirty-two years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Tony and Jesse of San Diego, Sindi of New York, SueAnn and Bryan Belmont of Seattle, and stepfather of Mélanie La Rue. Proud ‘Papa Leon’ of Nicky, Madison and Olivia Blauer; Seth Mayer, Maya Bogadi; Andrew, Cora, Claire and Alissa Birdwell. Heartfelt thanks to Myrna Gotfrit for her continued love and support to our family. Brother of the late Ronnie and the late Sonny. Dear brother-in-law of Pierre Audette and Carole Labelle. Leon will be sadly mourned and fondly remembered by his family and many devoted friends. Special thanks to Drs. Stanley Heisler, Stephen Caplan and Mark Lipman, and to nurse Line Bourgeois, for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at 3410 rue Peel #1107 (Le Cartier). Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Leon Blauer Memorial Fund for Haematology Oncology” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
B. Robert Benson
B. ROBERT BENSON. 1922 – 2014. Passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Norma Betty Grover for sixty years. Loving father and father-in-law of Peter and Marina of Toronto, Jeffrey and Michele of Portland, ME, Wendy and the late Rodney Dickel of Ottawa. Cherished grandfather of David, Joseph and Noah Benson of Toronto, Sophie and Esme Benson of Portland, ME, Sarah and Kayla Mark of Ottawa. Dear brother of Richard Benson of New York, the late Donald Benson; and brother-in-law of Marvyn and Bernice Grover, the late Geraldine and the late Sydney Lithwick. Born and raised during his early years in New York City, Bob was the eldest of three sons to Henry and Bertha Benson. After the Great Crash, his family moved to Montreal where he graduated from Westmount High School with brilliant results, standing 11th over-all in the Province of Quebec and 1st in Latin (highest grade ever over a ten-year period). After being accepted by Harvard, Yale and the Wharton School of Business, he decided to go to Harvard University for a liberal arts education, obtaining his A.B. degree in 1943 (economics); he continued his studies at the Columbia School of Business and then, as mature student, entered law school at McGill where he graduated in 1958 with his B.C.L degree (as a father of three and president of his class). He regularly and enthusiastically participated in class reunions both at Harvard and McGill, most recently, with his classmates, leading the Commencement procession at his 70th Harvard reunion in 2013.During World War II, after signing up for the Royal Canadian Air Force (radar), he was made a First Officer at the radar station in Gander, Newfoundland where he tracked German submarines. Although he never flew planes during the war, he was fascinated by them and soon became an avid and accomplished amateur pilot. After the war, he worked first for Lever Brothers in New York City and then practised law in Montreal, starting with the former firm of Phillips, Vineberg, Goodman and then with small law offices or on his own for over 30 years. Fluently bilingual, he was appointed Queen’s Council. From his early teens, Bob was deeply passionate and exceptionally knowledgeable about classical music, photography, and ham radio and he pursued these interests throughout his entire life. He was a photographer for the Harvard Crimson, acted as chief counsel to the Canadian Amateur Radio Relay League, and was the host and creator of a weekly Montreal classical music FM radio programme through which he introduced the city to later classical music, such as Mahler. With the encouragement and example of his beloved wife Norma Betty, he became an avid skier and horseback rider, continuing to ski until his 86th year. Among his community interests, he was particularly active with the Canadian Weizmann Society to which he was deeply committed. At 92 and living on his own in his downtown condominium, he was still happy and able to participate with zest in exercise classes several times a week, drive on his own, do his own cooking and shopping, regularly attend concerts and films – sharing new experiences with others and with them enjoying and still exploring with curiosity and enthusiasm the city that was his home for over eighty years. But beyond all his many interests, pursuits and passions, from first to last, his one overriding love was for his family. Words cannot express how deeply he will be missed by us. Special thanks to Dr. Jeremy Grushka and the doctors, nurses and staff of the ICU at the Montreal General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion, as well as to Drs. Julian Falutz and Ariane Marelli for their unwavering help and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, December 29 at 2 p.m. Burial at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at 1 Wood Avenue, Westmount. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Intensive Care Unit c/o the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-8230, or to the Canadian Society for the Weizmann Institute of Science, (514) 342-0777.
Suzanna Ullmann
ULLMANN, Suzanna (née Abramovitz). Peacefully, after a brief illness, on Monday, December 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Ronni and Colleen. Cherished “Oma” of Andrea and Aaron, David and Alexis. Proud “Great-Oma” of Leo, and Matteo. Sister and sister-in-law of Helen and the late Milan Abramovitz, and the late Paul Adams. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Born in Vienna, Austria, Suzie was a witness to Kristallnacht, and a Holocaust survivor. She was a resident of Israel where she served in the militia and as an ambulance attendant. A proud Montrealer, she had a long and happy career managing production in the needle trade before moving to White Rock, B.C. in 2011 to be near her "sonny-boy" and his family. Special thanks to Mom's devoted caregivers in both Chomedey, and in White Rock, B.C. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Monday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Independent Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in her memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400.
Sarah Baron
BARON, Sarah (nee Plotkin). Courageously, with her daughters by her sides holding her hands, on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the age of eighty-two. Dearly beloved wife of the late Harold. Devoted daughter of the late Molly and the late Benny Plotkin. Treasured mother of Rhonda and Jodi Baron. Adored sister of the late Alex Plotkin. Dear sister-in-law of Cindy Plotkin, the late Pauline and the late Paul Levy, the late Sally and the late Bill Voldar, Sydney Baron and the late Edith Rosen, and the late Nathan Baron. Much-loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Throughout her life, her many cousins meant so much to her. Lifetime friend of Shirley and the late Marven Silverstein, and a special friend to many others, too numerous to mention. We wish to acknowledge and thank all the medical angels involved in our Mom’s care: Dr. Jennifer Friedman, Dr. David Melnychuk, Dr. Michael Dworkind, and the incredible, compassionate staff of 8NW and 4 Main at the Jewish General Hospital for caring for our Mother as though she were their own. Special thanks to Michel (Mike) Rosenberg and Mona Gold Steinberg for their unwavering support and incredible friendship. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Contributions in Sarah’s memory may be made to Melanoma Research at the Segal Cancer Center c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the Jewish National Fund, (514) 934-0313.
Tanya Lauber
LAUBER, Tanya (nee Shenker). Peacefully, after a bout with pneumonia, on Monday, December 29, 2014, in her ninety-fourth year. Beloved wife of the late Morris. Cherished daughter of the late Charles and the late Bertha Shenker. Loving and devoted mother of Bunny Berke (Larry Lusko) and Beverley Di Biasio (Giulio). Adored Grandmother Tanya of Charles Berke, and David Di Biasio. Predeceased by her brothers, Harry Shenker and John Shenker (the late Roslyn Dermer), and by her brothers- and sister-in-law, Saul Loeb of New York, Itzhak Lauber of Buenos Aires, and Rose Haftel of Tel Aviv. Best friend of Halina Spinak for fifty years. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Special thanks to Drs. Duaa Alahdal and Susan R. Kahn, nurses Chantale, Joanne and Mary Jane of the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care. Graveside service on Wednesday, December 31 at 1:00 p.m., at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private. Please respect the family’s privacy. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tanya’s memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the charity of your choice.
Anna Arnold
ARNOLD, Anna (née Wittenberg). Peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Beloved wife of Harry for seventy-two years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Steven, Douglas and Teresa, Richard and Robin. Cherished Bubbie of Patrick, and Sarah. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Yetta and Jack Zack, Benjamin and Florence Wittenberg, Irving and Anne Wittenberg, Sam and Libby Wittenberg, Myer and Emma Wittenberg, Solomon and Margery Wittenberg, Bessie and Sam Myers. Sister-in-law of David and Rhona Azimov, Fay and the late Jon Azimov. Anna will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Salvi and Danny for their care, kindness, and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Friday, January 2 at 11:15 a.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. The family will be receiving visitors following burial service, on Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. only. Donations in her memory may be made to the Fondation du CSSS de la Montagne, (514) 731-8531, ext. 7931.
Lily Cytrynbaum (Leokadia Nowak)
CYTRYNBAUM, Lily (Leokadia Nowak) (née Orenstein). On Monday, December 29, 2014 in her ninety-sixth year. Devoted wife of the late Jack Cytrynbaum (Tadeusz Nowak). Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Roslyn and Norman Issley. Cherished grandmother of Steven Issley, and Jennifer Issley. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rhona and Dave Azimov, the late Sheindel and the late Majer Cytrynbaum, the late Max Orenstein, the late Norma and the late Morris Pozniak, the late Libby and the late Fred Kalisky. Predeceased by her siblings Shloime and Hanniu who perished in the Holocaust. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to her sister Rhona for her unwavering love and devotion. We wish to express our appreciation to Doctors Goldstien, Dworkin, Popescu, and Ostroff as well as the staff of 6NW at the Jewish General Hospital for their compassionate care. We thank her caregivers Minnie, Ruth, Irene, Aileen, and especially Jennyfer, and Carol Anne for their dedication and love until the very end. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Friday, January 2 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Russian Polish Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 6785 Korczak Crescent, #1207 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Monday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Lily and Jack Cytrynbaum Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Mary Ginsberg
GINSBERG, Mary (nee Stupp). On Sunday, December 28, 2014, in her 103nd year. Wife of the late Louis Ginsberg. Mother and mother-in-law of Hildy and Barry Silverman, Marsha and Larry Yelin, Barbara and Bill Rese. Cherished grandmother to her five grandchildren and her eight great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her six siblings. The family would like to express its deep appreciation to Chandra Prashad and Raj Dickson – Mary’s special friends – and to all the wonderful staff of 4th floor South at Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 30 at 10 a.m. Burial at the King Edward Association Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri St. The family will be accepting visitors at the home of Hildy Silverman, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday only.
Raymonde Herscovitch
HERSCOVITCH, Raymonde (nee Machiche). On Sunday, December 28, 2014. Beloved wife of Benoit z”l. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Albert, David and Toby, Elvira and Barry Tuch. Cherished ‘Nona’ of Lynne Herscovitch and Elan Satov, Joel Herscovitch and Allison Boman, Ariel and Danielle Herscovitch, and Daniel Herscovitch; Phillip and Adam Tuch. Proud great-grandmother of Rachel, Erin and Max. Cherished sister of Joseph Machiche z”l and Huguette Klein z”l. She will be sadly mourned by her sisters in Israel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 30 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estate Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. Contributions in Raymonde’s memory may be made to Na'amat Canada Inc., (514) 484-0252.
Nina Baker
BAKER, Nina (née Goroff). Peacefully in her ninety-fifth year, on Monday, December 29, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Joseph and the late Bessie Leah Goroff. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Tina Baker, Neil and Barbara Baker, Bernard and Colleen Baker. Cherished grandmother of Kristeen and Ryan, Liana, Michael, and Sarah. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Bebe and the late Alex Shtull. Predeceased by Harry Baker, and by her companion Alexander (Shurka) Caplan. Nina will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to her caregivers Joanne and Marcy. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Wednesday, December 31 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home, 6800 Macdonald Ave., # 111.
