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Alexander Chervin
CHERVIN, Alexander. Peacefully at home in his 101st year, on Sunday, March 22, 2015, surrounded by his family. Devoted husband of the late Edith Weinreb. Loving father and father-in-law of Ann and Justin Edwards, Michael Chervin, Nancy Chervin, Tamara (Tammy) and Steve Humphreys. Beloved “Papa” of Jasper, and Ian Edwards; Samantha, and Evan Fruchthandler; Jonah, and Samuel Humphreys. Dearest brother of the late Hyman Chervin; and brother-in-law of the late Betty and the late Jack Berman, the late Sadie and the late Sam Cramer, the late Sally and the late Ben Shenker. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family, dear friends, and neighbours. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, March 25 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home, 5800 Wentworth Ave., C.S.L., from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in Alex’s memory may be made to Project Genesis, (514) 738-2036, ext. 303.
Simone Perel
PEREL, Simone (née Elkaïm). In her ninety-seventh year, on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Wife of the late Abram Perel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mair and Esther Elkaïm, the late Luna and the late Isaac Gozlan. She will be sadly mourned by her nieces and nephews. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva services at Congregation Or Shalom, 96 rue Fredmir, D.D.O.
Joseph Leznoff
Peacefully, in his ninety-seventh year, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Devoted husband of the late Ruth Rosenzveig. Beloved father and father-in-law of Ian and Geri, Seth and Rozanne, Miles and Pat. Cherished Grandfather of Liane and Sergit; Daniel; Sarah; and the late Adam. Proud great-grandfather of Gavin, Kalvin, and Ayden. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Betty and the late Lorne Grinstein, Louis and Aline, Aaron and Grace, the late Maurice Leznoff, and brother-in-law of Mona and the late Issie Clayman, the late Bella Poznanski, the late Etta and the late Fred Serchuck. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to his caregivers, Anne Denis and Georgina Brown for their many years of care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Thilim Pinsker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 6795 Korczak Cres., C.S.L.
Edward Birenbaum
BIRENBAUM, Edward. On Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Husband of the late Ida Kaltman. Special friend of Raja Enker. Loving father and father-in-law of Mala and the late Michael Crampton, Bevy Yuz and fiancé Raphi Kolb and the late Zvi Yuz. Cherished grandfather of Zel Crampton and fiancée Julie Bellware, Noah, and Geoffrey Crampton; Ilana and Ben Brodsky, and Tali Yuz. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barbara and the late Michel Birene, the late Joseph and the late Barbara Birene; and cousin of Janine Solomon. The family wishes to thank his caregiver Teresa Czopska for her many years of care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Kehal Jeshurun Section, de la Savane. Shiva private, through Tuesday evening. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Edward and Ida Birenbaum Memorial Fund” c/o Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation, (514) 487-1323.
Michael Rother
ROTHER, Michael. On Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto. Beloved son of the late William and the late Gertrude Rother. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Arnold and the late Eleanor Stern. Brother of Laurie Rother. Loving uncle of Lesley-Sue Stern, and Stuart Stern. Michael will be missed by Oz, Yael, Itai, Ronni, Guy, Aviv, and many friends. Funeral service from Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue W., Toronto (three lights west of Dufferin) on Friday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in the Community section of Pardes Chaim Cemetery, Toronto.
Charles Dayan
DAYAN, Charles. On Sunday, March 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Rosette Bohbot. Devoted father and father-in-law of Albert and Sandra, Georges and Elizabeth, Mylène and David Hamburg, Gilles and Florence. Dear brother of Alice Ezerzer, and Marcelle Benisty. Cherished grandfather of eight. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Tuesday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Intensive Care Unit c/o of the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Charles Lurie
LURIE, Charles (Clary). On Sunday, March 22, 2015, in his ninety-eighth year. Devoted husband of Hope. Beloved father and father-in-law of Barbara and Michael Lefcoe. Loving “Gramps” of Yaacov, Kris and Robert. Proud great-grandfather of ten. Predeceased by his siblings Harold, Rina, and Peter. He will be lovingly remembered by Hope’s family, by his nephews Lewis and Bill Lurie, and by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank his caregivers Myrna and Cherry for their exceptional care, compassion and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, March 26 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in Clary’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
George Ullmann
ULLMANN, George. On Thursday, March 26, 2015. Devoted husband of the late Sally Luft. Loving father and father-in-law of Jason Ullmann and Lee-Anne Kraft, and Richie Ullmann. Cherished Grandpa of Sara, and Emma. Beloved brother of Laszlo Ullmann; and brother-in-law of Bernice and Jeff Waxman. Dear son of the late Imre and the late Ilona Ullmann; and son-in-law of Helen and the late William Luft. Special thanks to Dr. Linda Klein, and to George’s wonderful caregiver Loman, for their care, kindness and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Ahavath Schulom Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva private, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Friday afternoon. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, (514) 369-2222 ext. 1334, or to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, (514) 861-4422.
Lionel Portigal
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Beloved husband and soulmate of Mona Stattner for sixty-two years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Jodi Portigal and Mark Dover, Heidi and Jonathan Pivnick, Jaye and Billy Yarrow. Cherished ‘Pop’ of Corey Shapiro and Jennifer Finkelstein; Lindsey and Brandon Frimet, David and Heather Pivnick, Rebecca Pivnick; Brady and Brittany Shein. Proud great-grandfather of Cash Shapiro; Jack and Paige Frimet. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Marcy and the late Bob Turner, and brother-in-law of the late Dorothy and the late Bill Pantel. Lionel will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to his caregiver Doris. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Haboneh Hahofshi Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home through Tuesday evening. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Lionel Portigal Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Wylma Migicovsky
MIGICOVSKY, Wylma (nee Jacobs). Beloved wife of the late Bernard Migicovsky. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of William and Esty, Samuel and Mary Ann, and Beth. Cherished grandmother of Valerie (Paul), Aaron, Zoe, Rose, and Jonah. Proud great-grandmother of Phynnleigh. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Hannah and the late Edward Adeland; and sister-in-law of Adele and the late David Migicovsky, Pearl and the late Newton Migicovsky, Roslyn and the late Phillip Migicovsky, the late Velma and the late Hymie Poch-Goldin. The family would like to thank Patricia Ejiofor, Wylma’s devoted companion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1297 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s Hotel from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. only through Thursday evening. As Wylma was a founding matriarch in the Pet Industry, contributions in her memory may be made to the MIRA Foundation, (450) 795-3725.
Maurice Albert Saleh
On Sunday, March 29, 2015. Devoted and loving husband of Angele Ishayek. Adored father and father-in-law of Donna, Joy and Bruce Roberts, and Burt. Proud Papa of Jenna, Daniella and Cecilia. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Richard, Evelyn and the late Fred Darwish, Raymonde and Henry Ani, Emile, George and Yvonne, Rose and the late Edward Saleh, the late Amy and the late Edward Iny. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of the 5 South and 6th floors at St. Mary’s Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at Spanish & Portuguese at 7 p.m. daily. Due to the advent of Passover, shiva ends Friday morning. Contributions in Maurice’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694.
