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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.
Mary Cohen
COHEN, Mary (née Manni). July 18, 1926 - February 9, 2015. With heavy hearts weighed by the loving memories of what we have lost, together we gather our carefully chosen words in memory of a beautiful life. A life that Mary shared lovingly with her beloved sweetheart Manny for seventy-three years. Treasured by her children Dave (Lillian), Ann, and Bernice (Rusty). Her life was filled with joy being Grandma to Jason (Samantha), Jessica (Jonathan), Danny (Abbie), Rachel (Sebastien), Tyler (Patricia), Naomi (James); and Great-Grandma to Elizabeth, Sarah, and Phoebe. She was like a mother to so many people; a special sister, sister-in-law, and cherished aunt. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Rodeph Sholom Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 300 Hymus Blvd., # 2705, Pointe-Claire on Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday through Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice. We keep her memory in our hearts forever.
Viviane Bensabat
BENSABAT, Viviane (née Derhy). On Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved wife of Émile for sixty-years. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Hervé, and the late Éric (Dianne). Cherished ‘Mamie’ of Patrick and Matthew. Dear sister and sister-in-law of René and Yvette Derhy, Victor and Sylvia Derhy, Lydia and the late Ernest Derhy, Jacqueline and the late Émile Derhy; and sister-in-law of Lison and the late Louis Bohbot, Kiki and the late Albert Isvy, Célia and Michel Lacastagnerate. Viviane will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and all of those whose lives she touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, February 12 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. Services at Petah Tikvah Synagogue.
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.
Ethel Anne Horowitz
HOROWITZ, Ethel-Anne (née Bacal). Peacefully, on Monday, February 16, 2015. She is survived by her devoted husband Paul, her loving daughters Melissa and Shana and loyal son-in-law Danny Fenlon, her beloved grandchildren Bryan and Zachary, and her wonderful sisters-in-law Monette and Fran. Daughter of the late Charles and the late Florence Bacal, sister of the late Mike Bacal, and mother of the late Joel Wilner. A native of Montreal, Ethel-Anne was a well-loved member of the Jewish community. She spent many years entertaining residents at senior facilities and local nursing homes. With her music and her singing, she also performed in numerous amateur theatrical productions. As both a teacher and a guidance counselor in the Greater Montreal school systems, Ethel-Anne influenced generations of local children, helping them live happier and healthier lives. As Ethel sustained prolonged illnesses and was a dialysis patient for many years, the Horowitz family would especially like to thank the entire staff of the Dialysis Unit at the Montreal General Hospital for their expert care and kindness. We would also like to express our appreciation to June Johnson, Ethel’s home caregiver, who provided her many hours of companionship and laughter in her waning months. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 18 at 3:15 p.m. Burial at the Reconstructionist Dorshei Emet Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Dialysis Unit c/o the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-8230.
Yetta Kleinman
KLEINMAN, Yetta (née Klinger). On Friday, February 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Josh and Rowena of Vancouver, Bobby Kleinman and Alice Herscovitch. Cherished Grandma of Samara and Jeff Bordan, Debra and Eric Bulmash, Valerie Kleinman and James McEwen, and Brahm Kleinman. Loving great-grandmother of Zachary, and Alexis Bordan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sidney and the late Eleanor Klinger, Miriam and Beryl Peletz, Pearl and the late Jack Paskell, Nathan and the late Liela Kurtzman; and predeceased by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and their spouses Hershel, Fishel, Mordechai, Mindel, Chaya, Toni, and Yoshua Kleinman, Beckie and Lazar Bercovitch, Leah and Charles Friedberg. Yetta will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of the Castel Royal and of St. Mary’s Hospital for their care, kindness and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, February 22 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her son’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Donations in her memory may be made to the “Yetta Kleinman Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish Community Foundation, (514) 345-6414.
Anne Sommer
SOMMER, Anne (née Oppen). Peacefully, on Friday, February 20, 2015. Wife of the late Lawrence. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lynn Sommer and Howard Yaphe, Howard Sommer and Myrna Shnier. Cherished grandmother of Sean Yaphe; and Whitney Sommer. Predeceased by her brothers Moe, and Mack Oppen; and by her brother-in-law Al Sommer. Anne will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. The family would like to thank the staff at the Grace Dart Extended Care Centre. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, February 23 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Dominion Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 3645 Pauline-Lighstone, Saint Laurent, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Grace Dart Foundation, (514) 255-2384, ext. 3350.
Majer Chowet
CHOWET, Majer. With dignity after a courageous battle over five years, on Friday, February 20, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband, best-friend and soul-mate of Roza Hofnung for forty-seven years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Michael, Drs. Anne and Drory Tendler, Nancy and Ryan Hartman. Cherished Zayde of David, Gabriel, and Rachel Tendler; Benjamin, and Daniel Hartman. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Golda and Baruch Unflis. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Raisa Sheftel, and all their friends for their love and support through these difficult times. Special thanks to Dr. Martin Gyger, and the nurses and staff of the 8th floor at the Segal Cancer Centre for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, February 22 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 578 Corday Street, Chomedey, Laval. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Majer Chowet Memorial Fund for the Segal Cancer Centre” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Florence Freedman
FREEDMAN, Florence (née Hymer). 1912 - 2015. It is with great sadness that the family of Florence Freedman announces her passing on Friday, February 20, 2015, in her 103rd year. Devoted wife of the late Dr. Hyman Michael Freedman. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Gary and Richa Freedman, Mindy and Irving Schok. Loving Bubby of Dr. Julie Freedman and Yogev Busi, Dr. Renée Freedman and Rob Schacter; Jeffrey Schok and Victoria Townsend, and Robert Schok. Adoring great-grandmother of Gabrielle and Yarden Busi; Mori, Liora and Zev Schacter; Noah and Abigail Schok. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Leo and Bernice Hymer, Sadie Hymer, Phil and Florence Hymer, Ben and Blossom Hymer, and Harold Hymer, and by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Louis and Anne Freedman, Gertie and Irving Copnick, Sylvia and Moe Rosen. Florence will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Heartfelt thanks to her caregiver Erlinda for her exceptional love and devotion, and to Cynthia and Laila for their care and compassion. Special thanks to the staff of 3C at Maimonides Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Russian Polish Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Groupe (A.G.I.), (514) 485-7233. She will be forever loved and greatly missed.
