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Eddie Greenberg
GREENBERG, Eddie. Peacefully, in Toronto, on Friday, February 13, 2015, in his ninetieth year. Loving husband of the late Naomi Cohen. Cherished father and father-in-law of Dr. Suzanne and Stephen Karr, and the late Mark Greenberg. Proud Zaidie of Michelle, Carolyn, and Jonathan Karr. Dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Sonia and the late Al Cutler, and the late Irving Greenberg; and brother-in-law of Moishe and Beatrice Cohen, the late Zelda and the late Scottie Stotland, the late Issie and the late Layah Cohen, the late Eve and the late Hal Simkover. Heartfelt thanks to his devoted caregivers Wendell, Remy, Wilbert and the staff of Terrace Gardens. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., Montreal on Monday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Dominion Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva in Montreal on Monday, continuing in Toronto, details to be announced. Contributions in Eddie’s memory may be made to the ALS Society of Canada, (800) 267-4257, or to the charity of your choice.
Evelyn Dorothy Schleien
SCHLEIEN, Evelyn Dorothy (née Segal). On Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Wife of the late Bernard. Mother and mother-in-law of Frances, Gail, Ira and Suzanne. Grandmother of Adam and Leah, Lydia, and Julie. Great-grandmother of Luca. Sister and sister-in-law of Edith and Joe Berlin, the late Sarah and the late Edward Rosenthall. Evelyn will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Thelma Maynard, Tess Abalos, Lulu Mayor and Janine Bajala for their loving care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 7400 ch. de la Côte-Saint-Luc (Waldorf reception room), from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Wednesday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the Canadian Neuropathy Association, 1-800-669-4918, or visit www.canadianneuropathyassociation.org
Esther Solomon
SOLOMON, Esther. On Monday, February 9, 2015. Loving companion of Brian Gillis for fifteen beautiful years. Daughter of the late Samuel and the late Celia Solomon. Dear cousin of Eric and Joann Goldapple; Morton and Miriam Goldapple; Louise, John, and Paul Gazin. She will be greatly missed by her many friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane.
Yhetta Polansky
POLANSKY, Yhetta (nee Glassman). May 21, 1916 – February 10, 2015. In her ninety-ninth year, on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2015, at Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Yhetta was the proud mother and mother-in-law of Hyman Polansky and the late Lea Polansky, Dr. Harry Polansky, Sheldon and Sharon Polansky. Grandmother of Cheryl Polansky, Eden Polansky-Flomen; David, Melissa and Elana Polansky; Rabbi Erin Polansky, Samara Starkman. Great-grandmother to Matthew, Jason and Daniel Freder; Lola and Elijah Flomen; Reuben, Ephram and Harli Polonsky; Jack and Micah Starkman. A strong and determined lady, one of six siblings, survived by her brother, Bill Glassman and sister, Evelyn Goldstein. “Little” Bubby will fondly be remembered for her quick wit, her sense of humour, her dancing, her amazing memory and uncanny ability to solve any crossword puzzle. A warm thank you to her caregiver Dory and the 5th North floor staff at Maimonides for their kindness and care. Funeral service at Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva private. Donations in Yhetta’s memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Larry Tannenbaum
TANNENBAUM, Larry - Peacefully and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at North York General Hospital, following a brief illness. Beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor (Ellie). Loving father and father- in-law to Heather, and Jeffrey and Becky. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bluma and Eli Teram, and Fay and Ron Freiman. Devoted and much adored Zaidy of Marlee and Bradley Feldstein, and Jordyn and Emma Tannenbaum. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Adath Israel Synagogue Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 110 Promenade Circle, Suite 607, Thornhill. Memorial donations may be made to the Larry Tannenbaum Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324 www.benjamins.ca
Gerald Sarwer Foner
Peacefully, at the age of ninety, on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Gerald was an internationally renowned psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and one of the founding fathers of psychopharmacology. Beloved husband of the late Ethel. Devoted father and father-in-law of Gladys and Bryan Aronson, Janice and Charlie Perry, Henry Sarwer-Foner and Judy Androsoff, Brian Sarwer-Foner and fiancée Carole Forget, and the late Michael Sarwer. Cherished grandfather of Julia and Matt, Jeff and Olga; Evan, Justin, Ursula, Jana; Sarah and Ariel Erdman; Tim, and Hannah Perry; Elycia, and Will Sarwer-Foner Androsoff; Alex, and Sabrina Sarwer-Foner. Proud great-grandfather of Tom, Tiernan, Aiden, Jacob and Maya. Dear brother-in-law of Sara and the late Irving Sheinfeld, Roslyn and Monte Swartzman. He will be sadly missed by his cousins, nieces, nephews, family, colleagues, and friends. Special thanks to Zenny and the 3rd floor staff at Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in Gerald’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Nathan Romoff
ROMOFF, Nathan. On Friday, February 13, 2015 at the age of ninety-one. Father and father-in-law of Elaine Pruzon, Mark and Shelley Romoff, and the late Maureen Collier. Grandfather of Joanna (Joey) Pruzon and Noah Jacobson; Alana Romoff; and Daniel Collier. Great-grandfather of Chloe, and Mia Jacobson. Predeceased by his parents and siblings. The family would like to thank his dear caregiver Pauline Maharaj for her love and care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, February 15 at 11:45 a.m. Burial at the Russian Polish Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane.
Libby Farovitch
FAROVITCH, Libby (née Marovitch). On Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the age of ninety. Beloved wife of the late Louis (Lazar). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Maureen Farovitch of Ottawa, Brenda and the late Koby Abaiov, Sari and Mitch Seifer of Toronto, and the late Stephen Farovitch. Cherished grandmother of Ronnie and Cheryl Abaiov, Tzivia Abaiov; Stephanie Farovitch; Zachary, Josh, Daniel, and David Seifer. Proud great-grandmother of Luca Farovitch. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sadie and the late Julius Tennenbaum, Ruby and the late Ben Marovitz; and sister-in-law of Meyer, the late Ray, the late Betty, the late Sarah, and the late Harry Farovitch. Libby will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and dear friends. Graveside service on Sunday, February 15 at 1:15 p.m. at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her daughter Brenda’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Tuesday evening. Contributions in Libby’s memory may be made to may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, (514) 849-7591. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Gerry (Gerald) Medicoff
MEDICOFF, Gerry (Gerald). Suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2015 while vacationing in Santa Clara, Panama. Gerry leaves his wife and best-friend of forty-seven years, France; his cherished daughter Dina Medicoff (Dennis Sander) of Vancouver, B.C.; and his adored grandchildren, Seamus, Benjamin, Oren, and Adam. He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers. Dear son of the late Moe and the late Dolly Medicoff. Our profound gratitude to Lori-Ann MacDonald of Future Electronics for her ongoing help and support. Special thanks to Serge Richard of Air Transat Panama, for going above and beyond the call of duty during this difficult time. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, February 15 at 1:15 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva in Vancouver. No flowers, please. You may choose to honour Gerry’s memory by doing a Mitzvah in his name.
