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Ruth Covit
COVIT, Ruth (nee Segal). On Monday, May 4, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife and best-friend of the late Leon (Cooney) for sixty-four and a half years. Cherished and loving mother and mother-in-law of the late Clyde Covit (Sharon), Sharon Bero (Shelly), and Tema Bross (Ness Mayer). Most loved Bubby of Brandee Friedmann (Steven), Hayley Levy (Paul), Barrie Covit (Gwen), Charlene Tate (Ken), Corey Bero (Angela), Ashleigh Bross, Larah Bross (Marc), and Mickey Mayer (Ines). Great-grandmother of Jordan and Sean, Isabel, Matthew, Alison, Charlie, Jamie, Bobby, Lyla, Billie Roux, Roca Bea and a new baby arriving any day. Daughter of the late Tema and the late Abraham Segal. Predeceased by her siblings, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bella and Syd Klar, Irene Fay Iscovitch, Tillie and Peter Covit, Patsy and Moe Edwards. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews, and a special friend to all. The family would like to thank Debbie, as well as the 5th floor staff of Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Haboneh Hahofshi Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her daughter Tema's home from 1:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm daily. Donations may be made to the “Clyde Covit Memorial Fund” c/o United Talmud Torah Schools, (514) 739-2291, ext. 224.
Noah Chmielash
Peacefully, on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at the age of ninety-three. Predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Emanuel and Chaja Chmielarz. Dear partner of the late Veronika Summer. He will be sadly missed by his nephew and niece, Bernie Chmielash and Eleanor Stoch (David), as well as his grandnieces and grandnephews, Marni Stoch and Mark Botnick, Ilana Stoch and Blake Pallett, Shari Stoch and Rick Duchalski, Sam Chmielash and Pam Goldsmith, and Steven Chmielash. He leaves behind his five great-grandnieces and a great-grandnephew, as well as his faithful friend, Monika Summer. The family would like to thank the staff of the Jewish Eldercare Centre for making his stay there as comfortable as possible. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Field of Remembrance Veterans’ Cemetery, de la Savane. Donations in Noah’s memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400.
Michael Silverstein
SILVERSTEIN, Michael. Peacefully, after a long illness, in Toronto, on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at the age of sixty-three. Beloved son of the late Anne and the late Samuel Abraham Silverstein. Devoted brother of Paul Silverstein. Michael will be missed and fondly remembered by his cousins, family, and many dear friends. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital. Special thanks to his exceptional caregivers. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s Hotel following burial only, continuing in Toronto. Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, (800) 268-8874, ext. 7904.
Bertha Nemenoff
NEMENOFF, Bertha (nee Garfinkel). Peacefully, on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the age of one hundred and three. Beloved wife of the late Sally. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Raphael and Suzanne of Denver, Colorado. Cherished grandmother of Chris and Shannon, Ted, and Peter. Proud great-grandmother of Noah. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of the late Samson and the late Gisa Margalit of Israel. Loving aunt of Hetty and Dov Zimmer and family, and of Michelle Blask and family. Sadly mourned by her nieces, nephews in Israel and United States. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane, de la Savane. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Leslee Hope Gelber
It is with infinite sadness that Leslee's family announces her passing, on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Beloved daughter of Connie and Eleaizer. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Lily of Shanghai, Andrew and Sarit, Jacqueline and Mark Wiltzer. Cherished aunt to eight adoring nieces and nephews. Leslee will be sadly mourned and fondly remembered by her aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Leslee Hope Gelber Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, or to AMI-Québec, (514) 486-1448.
Bertha Winter
WINTER, Bertha (nee Travidsky). Peacefully, on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the age of eighty-nine. Beloved wife of Samuel Winter for sixty-seven years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Pamela, Alan and Chris, Harold and Jenn. Cherished Bubbie of Bradley, Craig, and Thomas. Devoted sister and sister-in-law of the late Jean and the late Julius Luxenburg, the late Shirley Mintz, Glenda and the late Eddy Travitsky, and sister-in-law of the late Rosa and the late Hy Fund, the late Charles and the late Sylvia Winter, the late Pearl and the late Mac Kates. Bertha will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 5 South at St. Mary’s Hospital for their exceptional care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Beth Hamedresh Hagodol Section, de la Savane. Donations in her memory may be made to the Autism Canada Foundation, (519) 695-5858.
Lidia Falcon
FALCON, Lidia (nee Silberdrath). On Monday, May 11, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Herman. Loving mother of Donca, and Vlad, and mother-in-law of Doina. Cherished grandmother of Radu, and Emil. Proud great-grandmother of Avery, and Elijah. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, May 13 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane.
Thelma Greenberg
GREENBERG, Thelma (nee Darbis). Peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving children. Beloved wife of the late Sidney. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Mitchell, Avis, Jody, Myra and Eyal Baruch, Bonnie, the late Barry, and the late Wayne. Cherished grandmother of Barry, Joey, Marcia, Evan, Hailey, Chelsea, Aaron, Joshua, and Tamara. Proud great-grandmother of Kylie, Dahlia, Gabrielle, Sidney, Marissa, Elvis, and Nathan. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shaar Shalom Congregation Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Laval. Shiva at 310 Blue Haven, D.D.O. on Wednesday following burial and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207.
Beatrice Sherman
SHERMAN, Beatrice (nee Solin). Peacefully in her 101st year, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Wife of the late Harry Sherman. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Irene and Elliot Glanz of Jupiter, Florida, Dr. Jack and Leanor Sherman, Judy and Michael Doob of Winnipeg. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anita and the late Dr. Saul Rochman, the late Dorothy Solin; and sister-in-law of Rose and the late Sol Turetsky, the late Miriam and the late Jerry Wasserman, the late Celia and the late Max Bookman. Cherished “Nana” of Susan and Steve Hanson, Bob Glanz and Carmine Marotta, Andrew and Kerry Glanz; Gary Sherman, Steven and Moira Sherman; Lisa and Devin Lawrence, and Brian Doob. Adored “Great-Nana” of Dan, and Kate Hanson; Kalli, Laura, and Adam Glanz; Aaron Sherman; Sarah, Jonah, and Max Lawrence. Heartfelt gratitude to Tina Suguitan and the staff at the Waldorf for their many years of care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the House of Israel Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at the Waldorf, 7400 Cote Saint-Luc Rd. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Isaac Srebro
Srebro, Isaac July 22, 1950 - May 7, 2015. Srebro, Isaac. Suddenly on Thursday, May 7, 2015 just short of his 65th birthday, in Windsor, Ontario. Beloved husband of Janet Srebro (nee Freeman). Dear brother and brother-in-law of David and Pat Srebro and the late Ann Srebro, Mendel and Ruth Srebro, David and Goldie Adler, Doug and the late Heather Freeman. Isaac will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service and burial took place in Windsor, ON on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Please call 514-735-4026 or 514-684-6769 for shiva location and times. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sol (Shloima) Steinmetz
Peacefully, on Friday, May 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Bessie Schwartz for sixty-five years. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Sheilah Steinmetz, Bonnie and Claude Henri. Cherished Zaidi of Peter Ronald Walder. Predeceased by his siblings who perished in the Holocaust. Sol will be sadly missed by his niece, nephews, family, and all of those whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 7W at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Special thanks to the ICU staff at the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, FL. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, May 4 at 1:15 p.m. Burial at the Montefiore Protective Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, (514) 938-4515.
