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Estelle Perel
PEREL, Estelle (née Greenspoon). Peacefully, on Saturday, May 2, 2015, in her 101st year. Devoted wife of the late Isadore Perel. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Morton Perel and Jane Lunin of Providence, RI, Harriet and Dr. Fredrick Muroff. Loving ‘Nana’ of Lorelei Muroff, Ursula Muroff and Dr. Howard Blackstien, Ingrid Muroff, Daniel Muroff and Jessica Fridman. Proud ‘Grand-Nana’ of Kaylie and Brooke Blackstien. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jeanne and Sydney Greenberg. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Saul Greenspoon, Eli and Matilda Greenspoon, Dave and Hilda Greenspoon, Evelyn and Harry Lazar, Beatrice and Alec Slapcoff. Estelle will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. In addition to her loving devotion to her family, she served many additional roles: sign maker, fashion consultant, mentor and friend – in all instances with passion, dependability, humor, love of life, love of people and dedication to all the values she truly believed in. She was a determined, independent and elegant woman who will be missed by all who knew her. The family extends special thanks to her compassionate caregivers – Dina, her exceptional, loving friend, as well as Rona and Lynn. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, May 5 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery. Shiva at 427 Wood Ave., Westmount through Thursday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to the David Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207, or to the charity of your choice.
Bella Aronovitch
ARONOVITCH, Bella (nee Miller). On Thursday, May 21, 2015 in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Harry Aronovitch and Debbie Holway, Arlene Wachman and Nat Kurtzman and the late Sonny Wachman. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey and Linda, Lynn and Howard, Stephanie and David, and Zev. Proud great-grandmother of Erik, Karine, Alanna, Daniel, Joseph, Joshua, and Benjamin. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses Rose and Leo Speisman, Joe and Adele Miller. Dear sister-in-law of Faigie and the late Robert Springer, Dorothy and the late Myer Schwartz, and predeceased by Sydney and Sylvia Aronovitch, Sybil and Herbert Bick, Raizel and Red Spector. Special thanks to Carlos Solomon and the staff of the Vista. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Tuesday, May 26 at 9:45 a.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Beth David Section, de la Savane. Shiva at 6100 Deacon, #1L from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in her memory may be made to Federation CJA, (514) 345-2600.
Linda Wexler
WEXLER, Linda (nee Gardner). Peacefully, with grace and dignity on Friday, May 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Charles. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Stacey and Kevin Kotler, and Jonathan Wexler. Proud Nana of Zoe, and Liv. Loving and devoted daughter of Ilse and the late Joseph Gardner; and daughter-in-law of the late Hattie and the late Joseph Wexler. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Dr. Michael Gardner and Dr. Franca Tarantino; and sister-in-law of Dr. Fred and Sharon Wexler. Linda will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Special thanks to her caregivers Mona, Chandra, Irwin and Sharon, and to the 5th floor staff of Maimonides Geriatric Centre all for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121, ext. 2207.
Myra Rubinger
RUBINGER, Myra (nee Farber). After a lengthy illness, on Friday, May 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Arthur. Devoted mother of the late Phillip. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Ben and Sylvia Farber, and David Farber; and sister-in-law of Norma and Julius Aber, Frances and Stan Sager, David and Claire Rubinger, Remi and Janet Rubinger. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Tuesday, May 26 at 10:45 a.m. Burial at the Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5850 Marc-Chagall, in the reception room, Tuesday through Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-4846.
Sylvia Carsley
CARSLEY, Sylvia (née Wexler). On Thursday, May 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Harold Carsley. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Marvin and Philippa, Arnold, Alexander and Macs. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Zalman Saul and the late Pearl Wexler, and predeceased by her other siblings and their spouses, Earl and Sadie Wexler, Freda and Frank Weigensberg. Cherished grandmother of Cynthia Mann (Peter), Robert Carsley (Lisa), Kathy Carsley, Angela Carsley, Marilyn Carsley-Barel (Tal), Wyatt Carsley, Marla Carsley, and the late Pamela Carsley. Proud great-grandmother to many. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, May 26 at 1:45 p.m. Burial at the Slumber Haven Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva strictly private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Chabad Saint-Sauveur, (514) 703-1770, or to the charity of your choice.
Peter Burnett
Peacefully, at home, on Monday, May 25, 2015. Beloved husband of Gloria Gross. Loving father and father-in-law of Bruce and Lori, Pamela and Dr. Daniel Marcus, Maureen Burnett and Michael Lampel. Devoted grandfather of Andrew and Trevor Burnett; Sam and Katie Marcus; and Elizabeth Lampel. Brother-in-law and brother of Merton and the late Dorothy Zonis of Manchester, England, and brother-in-law of Morty and Vera Gross. Special thanks to Margie Padayao for her care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, May 27 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-4846, or to the Alzheimer Groupe (A.G.I.), (514) 485-7233.
Anne Gencher
GENCHER, Anne (née Orenberg). Peacefully, on Monday, May 25, 2015, in her ninety-first year. Beloved wife of Abe for sixty-four years. Dear mother and mother-in-law of David and Debbie, and Ian. Cherished grandma of Melissa and Daniel, and Joella. Proud great-grandmother of Max. Predeceased by her sisters, Esther and Kay, and her brother, Harry. Anne will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at David’s home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Bleema Jacobson
JACOBSON, Bleema (née Kaushansky). Peacefully, at home, on Monday, May 25, 2015, in her hundredth year. Devoted wife of the late Nathan. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen Jacobson and Glenna Uline, Carole and Myer Bick. Cherished grandmother of Mark and Julie Jacobson, Joanna Jacobson and Arnaud Salama, Carmel Jacobson, Elyse Jacobson and Kohji Nagata; Dana and Adam Katz, Brian Bick and Erika Katsof-Bick. Proud great grandmother of nine. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sue and the late Jacob Lewin, Anne and the late Joe Cohen, Harry and Mildred Kaushansky, Ruth and the late Clayton Gray, Frances and the late Gerry Kaushansky, the late Sam and the late Lil Kaushansky, the late Bessie and the late Nat Entous, and sister-in-law of Sunny and the late Sam Senzilet, the late Jack and the late Florence Jacobson, the late Max and the late Tess Jacobson, the late Fay and the late Seymour Sukerman, the late Ben and the late Freda Jacobson. Bleema will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to Edith for her tender care. The family would also like to thank Emy, Gigi and Neci. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, May 27 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at 5900 Armstrong Ave., C.S.L. Donations in her memory may be made to the “Bleema and Nathan Jacobson Memorial Fund” c/o Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Esther Levinson
LEVINSON, Esther (nee Overland). Peacefully in her ninety-eighth year, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Andrew (Andy) Levinson. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Eric and Carla, Harvey, Sam and fiancée Janie. Cherished grandmother of Neil and Ella, Jennifer, Lisa; and Justin. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rose Overland, Bertha Lerner, and Harry Levinson, and predeceased by Beatrice Vineberg, Oscar Overland, David Overland, Martin Overland, Sylvia Schoenfeld, Sam Overland, Doreen Heit, Irving Levinson, Jerry Levinson, Carole Goodman, and Faye Constantine. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, the Reisler family, Mylene Zrihen and family, and by her friends. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for their wonderful loving care, as well as her caregivers Claudette, Hermie, Lumen, and Elvie. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, May 14 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 66 Holtham Road, Hampstead. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Esther Levinson Memorial Fund for the Ladies Auxiliary” c/o Mount Sinai Hospital, (514) 369-2222, ext. 1334.
David Solomon
SOLOMON, David. With courage and dignity on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Soulmate of Eileen Pantel for fifty-five years. The best father and father-in-law of the late Mark (Joan Tucker), Robert, Matthew, and “Bears” to Bonnie-Sue. Proud Grandpa of Phoebe, and Mikayla. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Frank and Ann Solomon, the late Tom and the late Trudy Solomon, the late Julius and the late Beatrice Solomon (Mary Aronovitch), and the late Reuben Solomon (Naomi). Exceptional brother-in-law of Lydia Pantel (Bob Abrams), Joyce and the late Philip Gampel (Robby Elman). Devoted son of the late Annie and the late Bennie. Special uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, May 15 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Beth-El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home, 2195 MacNeil, T.M.R., from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the “David Solomon Memorial Fund” c/o of the Beth-El Congregation, which was like a second home to him, (514) 738-4766.
