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Pearl Mendelsohn
MENDELSOHN, Pearl (née Malamud). Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, January 23, 2015, in her ninety-first year. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Mortimer Mendelsohn. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Lawrence and Ettie (Finkel) Mendelsohn. Cherished grandma of Daniel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Esther and John Kuchinsky, Al and the late Dorothy Malamud, the late Max and the late Ann Malamud. Dear sister-in-law of Lila and the late George Kushnir, Irving and Agnes Mendelsohn, the late Bernie Mendelsohn. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva private. Donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Abe Finkelstein
FINKELSTEIN, Abe. On Thursday, January 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Sabina for sixty-eight years. Dear father of Ziggy, and Harvey. Abe was a survivor of the Holocaust who will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. Graveside service on Sunday, January 25 at 3:15 p.m., at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Shirley Goldenberg
GOLDENBERG, Shirley (née Perlman). Peacefully, on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Nat and Sandy (Sloan), Elliot and Barbara (Weiss), Janice and Mark Rabinovitch. Cherished Bubbie of Joel (Alison Pressman), Robert (Alana Hirschberg), Amy, K.J., Naomi (Eric Choueke), and Richard (Ali Lydynia). Loving Big Bubbie of Daniel, Melanie, Matthew, Brett and Alexia. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Bennie and the late Bessie Perlman, Doris and the late Max Perlman, the late Betty and the late David Tkatch, and sister-in-law of Joan and the late Irving Goldenberg, Laura and Aaron Adler, the late Sydney and the late Myrna Goldenberg, and the late Shirley Silverman. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Shirley’s caregivers, Jane, Christina and Juanita, and to Dr. Golda Tradounsky and the staff of Mount Sinai Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, January 27 at 12:15 p.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home. Ma’ariv services at 7:30 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to Ride to Conquer Cancer (rider-Richard Rabinovitch), 1-866-996-8356 or www.conquercancer.ca, or to the charity of your choice.
Bella Branover
Suddenly, on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Beloved wife of Alexander for forty-two years. Devoted mother of Jacqueline and Eric (Stephanie). Dear sister of Jenia, Tolia, Galia, Rosa and Rita. Bella was a special lady who put everyone before herself. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Donations in Bella’s memory may be made to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-4846.
Edna Warren
WARREN, Edna (nee Hilberger}. After a brave battle, peacefully, on Monday, January 26, 2015. Loving wife of Howard. Beloved mother of Melissa Joy and Jaymie Elyse, and their father, Michael Rosen. Adorning sister of Orna Hilberger and Joey Lilien. Aunt to Joshua and Robert Lilien. She will be deeply missed by her family and countless friends. Funeral service and interment will take place on Wednesday, January 28 at 12 noon at Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapel, North Miami Beach, Florida, (305) 932-2700. Donations in Edna’s memory may be made to the "Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center", attention: Shanna Bronstein, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, Miami, FL 33180, (305) 932-4200.
Chaja Szikman
SZIKMAN, Chaja (née Rajz). It is with great sadness that we announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, January 21 2015, in her ninety-ninth year. Beloved wife of the late Riwen. Devoted and most loved mother and mother-in-law of Albert and Sheila of Florida, Dr. Michael and Francoise of Atlanta, Dr. Henry and Gloria of Montreal. Cherished Bubbie of Robert and Reesa Szikman, Dr. Howard and Lisa Szikman, Randi and Jason Gans, Dr. Stewart and Dr. Waleska Szikman, Dr. Richard Szikman, David Szikman, Shana Szikman and Matthew Michelin, Darren Szikman. Proud great-grandmother of Cara, and Danielle; Sofia, Abby, and Mia; Isabela, Amanda, and Layla; Ryan, Jackson, and Emily; and Miles. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Manya and the late Hillel Lonskofsky; and sister-in-law of the late Gertrude and the late Leo Danziger. Predeceased by her parents and other siblings who perished in the Holocaust. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, January 23 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Blanche Kaufman
KAUFMAN, Blanche (née Elson). Peacefully after a brief illness, with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in her ninety-fourth year. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Chuck and Francine, Marty and Helen, Farla Kaufman and Neil Dubrovsky. Cherished Grandma of Melissa, Ashley, Jamie and Jenn, Sasha, and Aly. Proud great-grandmother of Ethan, and Isla. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Beverly and the late Marvin Elson. Loving companion of the late Jack Blander. Blanche will be sadly missed by her nieces Brenda Margolese,Mitzi Pomerantz, and nephew Irwin Fineberg and by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva in Vankleek Hill, ON. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Toby Wieskopf
WIESKOPF, Toby (née Freed). Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in her ninety-eighth year. Beloved wife of the late Ben. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Harvey and Naomi, Mitch and Lynn, Linda and Fred Wiseman, Larry and Bonnie, Sari and Roger Antebi. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Eta and the late Rabbi Solly Ansbacher, Frances and the late Manny Freed, the late Etty and the late Israel Freed, the late Sylvia and the late Rabbi Efraim Carlebach, the late Aaron and the late Toby Freed, the late Peter and the late Faye Freed; and sister-in-law of the late David, the late Anne and the late Abe Kornbluth. She will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and all of those whose lives she touched. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Trauma Centre of the Montreal General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Sunday evening, location to be announced. Donations in Toby’s memory may be made to the Segal Cancer Centre, c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Alex Libenstein
Suddenly, on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Frances for fifty-eight years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Mitchell and Karen, Stewart and Ruth. Cherished grandfather of Derek, Jamie, and Tali. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Greta and the late Darwin Berman, the late Hilda and the late Hy Goldman, the late Joshua and the late Dorothy Libben; and brother-in-law of Kelvin and Binnie Rosen, Shirley and the late Ernie Scarburry. Alex will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, February 1 at 10:45 a.m. Burial at the Beth-El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in Alex’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Dora Richer
RICHER, Dora (née Gen). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, in her eighty-seventh year. Beloved wife of Irving Richer for sixty-six years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Norman and Susan (Stephenson), Eileen (Richer) and Alvin Merman. Proud and loving ‘Moma’ to her grandchildren, Signe and Lara, Erica and Kyle. Devoted and loving daughter of the late Wolf and the late Clara Gen, and daughter-in-law of the late Harry and the late Sarah Richer. Dearest sister-in-law and sister of Leonard and the late Leah Rabinovitch, and sister-in-law of Jack and Naomi Richer, Helaine and Morty Schwam. Dear aunt to Eric Richer, and Rhonda Richer; Peter Churgin, Audrey Green, and Robin Altman. Dora will be missed by her many grand-nieces and grand-nephews, friends and by all who knew her. Our memories are so full of her elegant style, laughter, love and grace – Dora will remain in our hearts forever. The family wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to Agatha, Grace, Renée and Angelita. We extend great appreciation to the Palliative Team and the support received from CLSC Metro, and to Dr. Peter Lipes. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, January 30, at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Donations in Dora’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Groupe (A.G.I.), (514) 485-7233.
Zelda Lanthier
LANTHIER, Zelda (née Ethingoff). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Zelda Lanthier, on Tuesday January 27, 2015, in her eighty-sixth year. Wife of the late Jacques Lanthier. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Aryana (Gale) and Louis Klein, Donna and Larry Castillo. Much loved Nana to Gabrielle and Chris, Alix and Noah, Steven and Renée, Nicholas, Jessica and Ella; and great-Nana to Weston, Iris, Claire and Annie. She is survived by her sister, Anne Plutchok, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters, Ida Worbert, Ruth Goodman and brothers, Conrad and Harry Ethingoff. She will be sadly missed by her friends and family. Graveside service on Friday, January 30 at 12 noon, at the Beth Israel Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Donations in Zelda’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, (514) 938-4515, or to the charity of your choice.
