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Yetta (Ettye) Millman Signer
MILLMAN, Ettye (nee Rumanek). On Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of Julius Signer and the late Bernard Millman. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Leonard Millman, Shelley and Billy Herman, Jay and Lauren Millman. Devoted grandmother of Deena, Jeremy, Jonathan, David, Cooper, Samantha and Courtland. Great-grandmother of Yisroel Noach, Nava Sara, and Dovid Baruch. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Independent Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Society, (416) 967-5900.
David Ross Asch
April 24, 1929 – February 16, 2015. Peacefully at home, surrounded by love and the tender care of his beloved wife and family. Loving husband of Trudy (Gold). Cherished father and father-in-law of Joanie, Jeff and Deva, Tony, Ruthie and Peter (Kahn). Grandfather of Spencer, Jason and Shelby Asch-Jones; Dahlia and Owen Kahn. Loving and devoted Davey to Trudy’s daughters, Marlene Caplan, Debbie Zuckerman (Alan), and Andrea Caplan; and endearing Gramps to Ira Caplan Bickerdike; Leo, Jonah and Eli Zuckerman. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bob and Rosie, Barbara the late Richard Asch, and predeceased by Jean, Henny, and Julia. Brother-in-law of Lois and Stanley Tucker. Dave was a positive, vital and talented man, always on the go and in search of a beautiful scene or subject to capture for his renowned photography portfolio. He was a generous and active community man, a fine skier, sailor, scuba diver, and an avid tennis player. He was quick with a joke, knew how to play fair and work hard. He cherished the company of his family and wide circle of friends and took great pride in his many accomplishments. He was a real traveler who reveled in the world’s beauty, never overlooking the magic in his own backyard. The family thanks especially the remarkable Carole Beluse of Nova for her deep compassion and skillful kindness. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. Shiva at his home. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, (514) 937-8927, or to Nova Health Care, (514) 866-6801.
Marilyn Dascal
DASCAL, Marilyn (nee Trottenberg). On Monday, February 16, 2015. Devoted daughter of Rose and the late Saul Trottenberg. Adored and cherished mother of Samantha and Jeffrey, Jamie and Wendy. The best Bubby to Lauren and Haylee Wiseman. Marilyn will be deeply missed by her sister Fraida Isenberg, her entire family and all her friends. Sister of Jack Trottenberg. Anyone who knew her adopted her as their mother; she took such care of everyone she met. We are grateful for the care everyone gave back to her during her illness. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 18 at 9:45 a.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva private. Donations in her memory may be made to the “Marilyn Dascal Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Selma Davis
DAVIS, Selma (nee Rose). Peacefully, in her ninety-ninth year, on Monday, February 16, 2015. Wife of the late Harold Davis. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Ruth and the late Marvin Koch, Joseph and Susan. Cherished Nanny of Stephen and Susan Ross, Adam and Dana Ross; Anthony and Daniel Davis. Proud great-grandmother of Henry and Caitlin Ross; Lilly Ross. Sister of the late Alex Rose, the late Audrey Rose. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 2 North at Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their care and devotion. Graveside service on Wednesday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m., at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her son’s home through Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Groupe (A.G.I.), (514) 485-7233.
Ellen Kimel
KIMEL, Ellen (neé Malkinson). Peacefully, on Saturday February 14, 2015, in her seventy-eighth year. Devoted daughter of the late William (Bill) Malkinson and the late Lillie Silver. Loving mother of Penny Ann Kimel and Ian Kimel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Abby and Monna Malkinson. Special aunt of Sam, Jess, and William. Sincere thanks to the CLSC Metro for their exceptional care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, February 16 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. At the request of the family, shiva will be held in the strictest of privacy. Donations in Ellen's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Ida Silverman
SILVERMAN, Ida (nee Olioff). Peacefully, on Friday, February 13, 2015, in her ninety-sixth year. Beloved wife of the late Abe Silverman. Daughter of the late Aaron and the late Rose (Frank). Dear sister of the late Sam and the late Max. She is survived by Abe’s children, Gerry and Dina Silverman, Eve Silverman, and Louise Silverman, by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her cousins, Sophie and Hymie Herman, and by her nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank her caregiver, Amy Taylan and the staff of Castel Royale for their help and compassion over the past two years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Beth Hamedresh Hagodol Section, de la Savane.
Alex Shubert
Peacefully, in Niagara Falls, on Sunday, February 15, 2015, in his eighty-ninth year. Beloved husband of Aline. Father of Irwin (Lillian) and Howard (Rachelle). Grandfather of Amanda and Ben. Brother of Beatrice Rubin and the late Ann Burton. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 18 at 1:45 p.m. Burial at the Independent Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane.
Lynda Wells (Nee Yudelson)
WELLS, Lynda (nee Yudelson). Peacefully, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Loving mother of Robyn (George). Cherished Grandma of Brady, and Kristen. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marvyn and Eileen, Lloyd and Martine. Daughter of the late Ethel and the late Ben Yudelson. Lynda will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. The family would like to thank staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Knights of Pythias Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Laval. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s Hotel, 7655 Decarie Blvd., through Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA Montreal, (514) 735-2711, ext. 2240, or to the charity of your choice.
Moris (Moishe) Gedalof (Gedajlovic)
GEDALOF (GEDAJLOVIC), Moris (Moishe). It is with deep regret that we announce his passing on Sunday, February 15, at the age of ninety-three. Caring and compassionate husband of the late Dora Guttman. Moishe is survived by his dear children and their spouses Helen and Dr. Vladimir Kurgansky, Anna and Bruce Roberts, Allan and Annie Gedalof. Proud Zaidie of Franklin, and Nelson Gedalof. Husband of Fanny Joseph. He was a man of humour and warmth, the youngest of his brothers and sisters, loved by his nieces and nephews. Moishe met and married Dora in Siberia during WWII; he was happy to come to Canada in 1948 where he reinvented his life and supported his family as a tailor in the Montreal garment industry. He was proud that he could give his children the education and opportunities that neither he nor Dora could have had. The family would like to thank the staff of the Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Very special thanks to his devoted caregivers Nona, and Connie, and the late Arkhady, who extended his life far longer than would otherwise have been possible. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, February 20 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. The family will receive Shiva calls on Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.
