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Leonard Klein
KLEIN, Leonard. Peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, March 15, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband and best friend of Andrea Rossaert for over thirty-seven years. Dear step-father and step-father-in-law of Danny and Carol Meyers. Loving “Grand-Pa Lenny” of Katie and Jessica. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barbara and the late George, Mitch and Enid, Susan and Mervyn Rosenstein; and brother-in-law of the late Lucien Rossaert. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Talat Bessissow; to Drs. Bruce Campbell, Dana Baron, Leora Birnbaum and the entire staff of 6 Medical at the Royal Victoria Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Capitol Fund c/o Temple Emanuel-El-Beth Sholom Congregation, (514) 937-3575, ext. 239, or to the charity of your choice.
Rhea Filger
FILGER, Rhea (nee Davidovitch). Peacefully, on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the age of 102. Wife of the late Nathan Felgar and the late Percy Filger. Mother of the late Brahm Felgar (Donna), Rhona Rosenberg (the late Sav), Ben Felgar (Anna Selinger); and step-mother of Myra Covens and Sharon Filger (Steve Laurie). Grandmother of Neil Rosenberg (Elizabeth), Noah Felgar (Sophia), Ian Felgar (Elena), Randy Covens (Lindsay), Jordan Covens (Lisa), Jeffrey Laurie (Erin). Special “Big Bubby” of Brooke Dana Rosenberg and nine great grandchildren. Sister of Sylvia Stern, Molly Podozer and the late Eli Davids, the late Sadie Turner, the late Sally Karlin, the late Frances Auerbach, and the late Rose Goodman. The family would like to thank Lorraine and Richard of the Steger Residence, nurses Jasmine, Daniella and their staff, and Rebecca Freedman of the CLSC for the wonderful care given to Rhea. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at the Steger Residence, 2450 Thimens Blvd. 4th floor, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Wednesday. Donations in Rhea’s memory may be made to Maison Shalom, (514) 738-8708 and would be greatly appreciated.
Jenny Rimoin
RIMOIN, Jenny (née Daigneault). Peacefully in her sleep, on Friday, March 20, 2015, at the age of fifty-eight. Beloved wife and best friend of Sam for twenty-five years. Cherished daughter of Victoria Gagnon and the late François Daigneault, and devoted daughter-in-law of Frances and the late Lionel Rimoin. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jasmina and Brad Archambeault, Sophia and Carl Lindeman. Stepmother and close friend of Tamara and Joshua Tepper. Proud grandmother of Gavin; Jessica and Brandon; Mason and Evan. Sister of Sandra Daigneault. Dear sister-in-law of Gerald and Rhonda, Allan and Linda. Jenny will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, March 23 at 3 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B`nai Jacob Congregation Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri St. Shiva at 2583 Chestnut Cres., Saint-Lazare, J7P 2A1, Monday to Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jenny`s memory may be made to the Crohn`s & Colitis Foundation of Canada, (800) 387-1479 ext.: 237.
Leon Rubinfeld
Peacefully, on Friday, March 20, 2015, in his eighty-fifth year. Beloved and devoted husband of Phillippa Rayner for sixty years. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Michael and Rhonda, Isadore and Judy, the late Adella Rubinfeld and Kenny Selcer. Cherished Zaida of Joanna and Jason Sidon, Lindsay Rubinfeld; Alissa and Michelle Rubinfeld; Lauren and Yaniv Afriat, and Jesse Selcer. Proud great-grandfather of Noam. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Pola and the late Harry Spatzner, Sally and the late Max Rubinfeld, the late Esther and the late Jacob Luft, and brother-in-law Jackie and Sam Stelman, Carmela and the late Leslie Rayner, the late Bertha and the late Sydney Engel, the late Bob Rayner, the late Dorothy and the late Hyman Wisenthal. Leon will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to Leon’s devoted caregivers, the staff of the Montefiore Residence, and the doctors, nurses and staff of 7NW at the Jewish General Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, Poale Zedek Section, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, (514) 861-4422, or to the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation, (514) 482-4252.
Rosine Menasce
MENASCE, Rosine (née Levy). Peacefully, with her loving daughter by her side, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Wife of the late Elie. Beloved mother of Ruby. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Fortunée and the late Nessim Levy, the late Suzanne and the late Félix Abourbih, the late Maurice Levy, and the late Rachel Levy; and sister-in-law of Pearl and the late Berto Menasce, the late Esther Parsons, the late Vicky and the late Joseph Carmel. Loving aunt of Renée Levy, Michel Levy; Regine and the late Moise Zarmati, Jacques and Karen Abourbih, Benjamin and Cathy Abourbih; Jean-Claude and Madonna Levy; Jackie and Bob Barrett; and Peter Menasce. Special thanks to Tina Zenakis and her wonderful staff at the Westhill Residence, and to the staff of the King David Residence for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, March 20 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Shaas Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home.
Evelyn Stanislawski
STANISLAWSKI, Evelyn (nee Pinkus). On Monday, March 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late David Stanislawski. Loving mother, mother-in-law and Bubby of Howard and Susan (Schwartz), and their children Joshua, Eliana, Benjamin, Noam and Rebecca; Michael and Marjorie (Kaplan), and their children Ethan, Aaron and Emma; Sheila and Irv (Osterer) and their children Daniel, Jordan, David and Robbie. Devoted sister and sister-in-law of Sabine and the late Paul Pinkus, the late Ruth Binder (the late Nathan), Harriet and the late Stanley Pinkus, the late Helen and the late Max Stein (Annie), Irving and the late Mary Leibgott, Trudy and the late Sonny Weinstein. Also survived and doted upon by Ayren Magallanes. Evelyn will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family is deeply grateful to Dr. David Langleben and Dr. Norman Wolkove. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, (514) 369-2222, ext. 1334.
Joe Berlin
Peacefully, on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Loving and devoted husband of Edie Segal for sixty-eight years. Loving father and father-in-law of Lynn and Gary Rockman, and the late Glenn Berlin. Adored Grandpa Joe of Neil and fiancée Jen. Son of the late Goldie and the late Sam Berlin. Brother-in-law of the late Evelyn and the late Bernard Schleien, the late Sarah and the late Edward Rosenthall. The family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers, Oscar, Peter and Mair for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home, Sunday through Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the Montreal Heart institute Foundation, (514) 593-2525, or to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Sam Gurman
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sam Gurman on Friday, March 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Sheila Weinstein. Loving father and father-in-law of Robert and Ingrid, Benita and Stephen Greenberg, and Marlene. Cherished grandpa of Elissa and Daniel Pink, Karen, and Michael; Jamie and Angela, Bryan, Eric, and Jonathon Greenberg; Rebecca, and Dustin Miller. Dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Harry, the late Lily and late Abie Friedman, the late Molly and late Jack Karachinsky, Edith and the late Morris Gurman, Zelda and the late Jack Gurman, Zelda and the late Jack Singer; and brother-in-law of Eleanor and Gordon Kadonoff, the late Erwin and the late Eunice Weinstein, the late Al and the late Sophie Weinstein, the late Thelma and the late Louis Schneiderman. The family would like to thank Sam’s caregivers, Jackie, Rosalyn and Palina. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Zichron Kedoshim Congregation Cemetery, Beth Israel & Samuel Section, de la Savane. Shiva at Le Waldorf Residence, 7400 ch. de la Côte-Saint-Luc, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Groupe (A.G.I.), (514) 485-7233.
Elsie Bernstein
BERNSTEIN, Elsie (nee Goldman). Peacefully in her 104th year, on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Helen. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Alec and the late Jen Goldman; and sister-in-law of the late Bertha and the late Daniel Malmed, and the late Harry Bernstein. Cherished aunt of Fern Goldman, Narvey Goldman and Mara Chechik, Dr. Myra Nathan, Richard and Mimi Malmed, and great-aunt of Arielle and Elie Goldman, Jennifer and William Nathan. Special cousin of the late Sydney Berne (Bernstein) and best friend of Benjamin. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre and at the Lev Tov Residence for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the B’nai Brith Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s Hotel through Monday evening, continuing in Toronto. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Jaclyn Lea (Jackie) Fisher
With grace, courage, love and great dignity the light of our lives passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Jackie was a bright, caring, loving, stylish and graceful young lady, devoted to the ones she loved. A most beloved and cherished gift beyond all expectations to her parents, Rina and Larry, and her sister Rachel. Treasured by her Bubbie Sonia Lishansky, her uncle Ari, and by all of her family and extended family of friends. She will be deeply missed by her best friends and by all who were fortunate enough to know her. The family is grateful to the many doctors and medical staff who cared for Jackie over the last few years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 103 rue Montevista, D.D.O., through Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Fisher Family Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
