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Myrna Kagan
KAGAN, Myrna (nee Shear). In Toronto, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, in her seventy-fourth year. Devoted wife of the late Solly Kagan. Very loving mother and mother-in-law of Rhoda and Erez Erlich, JoAnne and Joseph Chalom. Especially caring grandmother of Ori and Eidan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rhonda and Arnold Milrot, Linda Shear and Egon Nickel, Francine and George Townsend, and sister-in-law of Sarah and the late Leon Kagan, and the late Nathan Kagan. Myrna will be sadly missed by her step-grandchildren, Myriam and Rachel, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. The family extends its heartfelt thanks to the staff of Sunnybrook Hospital and an amazing team of caregivers. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., Montreal, on Friday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Shaare Zedek Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva in Montreal at Linda’s home on Friday only, continuing at Rhoda’s home in Toronto. Donations in Myrna’s memory may be made to Shaare Zedek Congregation, (514) 484-1122, Na'amat Canada, (514) 484-0252, or to a Jewish charity of your choice.
Jacob Seligman
SELIGMAN, Jacob. Peacefully, in his ninety-fourth year on Monday, February 23, 2015, his loving wife Irene Ryl by his side. Cherished uncle of Miriam and Cecil Charron, David and Shirley Seligman, Fred and Cathy Seligman, Clive and Elaine Seligman, Eric Seligman, Mona Nadel, and Linda Merali. Predeceased by his siblings and their spouses Harry and Bertha, Nathan and Fanny, Jack, Fanny, Israel (Bob) and Florence, Abraham (Memo) and Bella Seligman, Sarah and Louis Bailey. Sadly mourned by his other nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Tonia, Irma, and Mike. A veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), he served overseas. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Intensive Care Unit at the LaSalle General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Gan Shalom Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207.
Gertrude Dunkelman
DUNKELMAN, Gertrude (née Miller). Peacefully, on Monday, February 23, 2015. Beloved wife of Albert for sixty-five years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Edda and Ron Laxer, Gerry and Suzy Dunkelman, Larry Dunkelman and Marian Lederman. Cherished grandmother of Dara Laxer and Kevin Weingarten, Michelle Laxer and Arin Klug, Rachel Laxer; Michael, Elana Dunkelman; Steven, Barbara, and David Dunkelman. Great-grandmother of Bobby, and Juliet Weingarten; Ricky, and Annie Klug. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Hy and Vera Miller. Predeceased by her brother Maurice Miller. Gittie will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and many friends. Heartfelt thanks to her caregivers Florida and Marilyn for their exceptional love and devotion. Special thanks to the 4th floor staff at Mount Sinai Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, February 27 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her son's home on Saturday evening, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday and Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, (514) 369-2222, ext. 1299.
Madeleine Ftaya
FTAYA, Madeleine (née Haim). At home, on Monday, February 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Naaman. Devoted mother of George (Ella), Akram, and Rose (Nancy). Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Brian), and Adam, and loving guide to their mother Anne Saxe. Eldest sister and sister-in-law of Sylvia and the late Elie Kedourie, Selim and Andrée Haim, Clara and Bernard Phaneuf, Nadia Haim, Rachel and Jim Archibald; and sister-in-law of Naomi, Semha, Violette, and Nurith. She will be sadly missed by her many nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank Rita Tavares for her devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, February 25, at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Evening services from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation, followed by Shiva on Wednesday and Thursday.
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.
Joe (Joseph) Conner
CONNER, Joe (Joseph). January 30, 1934 – February 17, 2015. With sad hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of our treasured “Big Daddy Joe” on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Boca Raton, Florida. Treasured husband, best-friend and soul-mate of Shirley Lipstein for fifty-eight years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Susan Conner and Gary Bernett, Audrey and Robert Schachter, Marlene and Richard Lachcik, Amy Conner. Cherished “Grandpa Joe” of Sheena, Adam, Blake, and Payton Bernett; Maxwell, and Tanya Green, and David Schachter; Nicholas, and Katherine Lachcik. Adoring son of the late Alice and the late Arthur; and devoted son-in-law of the late Fay and the late William Lipstein. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Anne and the late Irving Rubinstein, and Mary Bakerman; and brother-in-law of Allan and Lisa Lipstein. Pre-deceased by his siblings Bella Schwartz, Floreen, Sonia, and Max Conner. Appreciated, loved and respected by countless people who were drawn to his eloquence and wit, Joe was as munificent as he was formidable, regaling many of us with his anecdotes. No one ever left him without his having left a deep impression on them. Joe will be sadly missed by all. A private funeral service took place on Friday, February 20, in Boca Raton, Florida. You’ll never know how much we really loved you. You’ll never know how much we really cared…
Mollie Gurevitch
GUREVITCH, Mollie (nee Mandelcorn). On Saturday, February 7, 2015, in her ninety-seventh year. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Moe. Cherished and loved mother and mother-in-law of Shelley and Larry Fishko, and the late Elaine Turner. Loving and adored Bubby of Cary Fishko and Dyan Kimia, Leslee Turner and Stuart Frenkel, Marni Fishko and Gershon Frisch; Jamie Turner and Trish Hine. Proud and doting ‘Great Bubby Mollie’ of Avery and Olivia Frenkel; Laura and Daniel Fishko; Katie, Abby, Jesse and Amanda Frisch; and Holden Turner. Daughter of the late Lily and the late Moses Mandelcorn. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Evelyn and the late Peter Goodman, and predeceased by her other siblings and their spouses, Ray and Louis Shufman, Betty and Max Silverman, Ralph and Hattie Mandelcorn, Harry and Helen Mandelcorn, Katie and Max Dickstein, Rose and Sam Fefergrad. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her granddaughter Marni’s home, from 10:30 a.m. daily. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Donations in Mollie’s memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400, or to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Ruth Wolofsky
WOLOFSKY, Ruth (nee Shultz). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Wolofsky, on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Soul mate of the late Harold Wolofsky for over sixty years. Most beloved mother and mother-in-law of Stan Wolofsky and Ewa Deszynski, Edward and Maydie Wolofsky. Treasured grandma of Kayla and Samara; Corey and Elisabeth, Jason and Robbie. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Sheila and the late Zavie Miller, the late Sylvia and the late Morris Wolofsky, the late Freda and the late Sol Wolofsky. Ruthie, Gramma and Mom you gave us love, the best chocolate chip cookies and late night snacks ever, and always something special to look forward to. You were the captain’s first and only mate. Special thanks to Claire for her exceptional care, the Steger, Richard, Lorraine and Jasmine. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, February 9 at 10 a.m. Burial at the Beth-El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at the Steger Residence, 2450 boul. Thimens, Saint-Laurent. Contributions in her memory may be made to the "Ruth Wolofsky Memorial Fund" c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation. (514) 340-8251. She will live on forever in the hearts of her loving family.
