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Lou Miller
MILLER, Lou. With dignity, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Bernstein. Loving father and father-in-law of Rick and Nathalie Miller, Howie and Heidi Miller, Alyssa and Jordan Gilletz. Cherished Zaidy of Zachary, Chloe, Brandon, and Andrew Miller; Franki, Jayme, and Jared Miller; Matthew, and Jayke Gilletz. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lil and Morty Hopkins, Dorothy and Allan Korzinstone, Carol and the late Dr. Seymour Miller. Lou will be greatly missed by his girlfriend Sheila Rosenthal, and by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Aggarwal and his team at the Montreal General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home, 5720 Rembrandt Ave., # 508, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. In lieu of gifts or flowers donations in his memory may be made to the “Lou and Joyce Miller Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Sam Abramovitch
ABRAMOVITCH, Sam. Peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Adler. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Chava Rochel Elaine Krintzman, Lorne and Lina Abramovitch. Cherished Zaidie of Lazar and Estie Krintzman and Shayla Abramovitch. Proud Great Grandfather of Menachem Mendel. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Aaron and Dorothy Abramovitch, Charlie and Debbie Abramovitch, Harry and Jessie Abramovitch, Etco and Olga Abramovitch, Zelda and Jay Innersky, the late Mickey and the late Shirley Abramovitch. Predeceased by his other brothers and sisters-in-law Moe and Suzie Stubina, Mendel and Rose Adler, Leo and Yetta Adler and Morris Adler. Sam will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and all who knew him. Special thanks to Simcha Rossdeutscher for his love and devotion and David and the staff of the Jewish Eldercare. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon West, on Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Donations in his memory may be made to The Rabbinical College of Canada 514-735-2201
Debbie Edelstein
EDELSTEIN, Debbie (née Rosenthal). Suddenly, at home, on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Beloved wife of Lenny. Loving mother of Andrea and the late Sarah. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jeffrey and Doris Rosenthal, and sister-in-law of Marty and Judy Edelstein. Daughter of the late Abe and the late Norma Rosenthal. Debbie will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, and many friends. Graveside service on Friday, June 12 at 12 noon, at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, 4189, boul. des Sources, D.D.O. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Goldie Drobetsky
DROBETSKY, Goldie (nee Sirota). Peacefully, on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in her ninety-first year. Beloved wife of the late Solomon. Loving mother of Perry (Joy), Elliot, and Jason (Heather). Cherished grandmother of Christopher, William, Julian, Amber, Eden, and Morgan. Goldie will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500, ext. 2124.
Renée Sheeri
SHEERI, Renée (nee Gabbay). On Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Beloved wife of Naim for seventy years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Fred and Helen, Georgette and Sol Boucai, and Sandra Hazlewood. Cherished Grandma of Candice, Jonathan and Jenn, Courtney, Chelsea, Robbie and Natasha, Joelle, Stephanie, and Alex. Proud great-grandmother of Grayson, and Joshua. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Daisy and the late Albert Gourdji, Saida Mashaal, the late Naji and the late Marguerite Gabbay, the late Saleh and the late Laura Gabbay, the late Salim and the late Victoria Gabbay, Rena and the late Maurice Gabbay. Renée will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva to be announced.
Liza Marcovitz
MARCOVITZ, Liza (née Murariu). Peacefully, on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in her ninety-third year. Beloved wife of the late Max. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Sorana Marcovitz and Edmond Miresco. Cherished ‘Mama Liza’ of Marc Julian and Dobah, and Philip Martin. Proud and loving great-grandmother of Shana and Noemi. Predeceased by her brother, Marcu. Liza will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, family, and all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, June 11 at 12 noon. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Marion Brumer
BRUMER, Marion (née Plotnick). With great sadness, on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Ernie Brumer. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Allan Goldstein, Nessa and Jeffrey Corber, Julius and Kathy Brumer, the late Gary Brumer. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and the late Maurice Spector, Zelda and the late Scotty Moore, and sister-in-law of Shirley and the late Ben Brumer, Libby and the late Louie Brumer, the late Hymie and the late Bertha Brumer, the late Sam and the late Ethel Brumer, the late Harry and the late Frances Brumer. Cherished grandmother of Alison and Jamie Miller, Lauren and Matthew Norris, Jordana and Scott White, Mitchell Corber, and Jason Brumer. Proud great-grandmother of Aidan, Ivy, Nate, and Owen. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank Ophelia, Jane, Cora, Juliette and Hazel for their care and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B'nai Jacob Congregation Cemetery, Berri St. Shiva at her daughter Nessa’s home, Monday through Wednesday evening. Contributions in her memory maybe made to the charity of your choice. Our Mother, our friend so dear, throughout our life you’re always near.
Ada Speevak (Nee Schwartz)
SPEEVAK, Ada (nee Schwartz). Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Les Lauer. Devoted grandmother of Cindy Lauer and Allan Kagal, Marlene Lauer and Jordy Goldman. Proud great-grandmother of Jessica, Eliana, Yoni, Rae, and Sam. Beloved sister of the late Netty Kaplan, and Violet Serra. Special thanks to Ada's caregiver, Mona Hamburg, and to the staff of 4S at Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Funeral service at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W., on Wednesday, June 3 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Pardes Chaim Cemetery, Vaughan, Ontario. Donations in Ada's memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Abe Flower
FLOWER, Abe. On Monday, June 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Sharon Barg for sixty-four years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Arlene and the late Stanley, and Cynthia. Cherished grandfather of Peter, and Rachel. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Phil and Sylvia, Lou and Sylvia, the late Syd and the late Anne; and brother-in-law of Sylvia and the late Max, Joel and the late Rita. Abe will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Heartfelt thanks to Elsie. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at King George Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. The family will receive visitors at the Manoir Montefiore, 5885 Cavendish Blvd., following burial only. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Manuel Reytan
On Monday, June 1, 2015. Beloved husband and soul mate of Ester for sixty-two years. Loving father and father-in-law of Zizi and Phillip Geller, Becky and Peter Leeds. Cherished grandpa of Rachel and Danny, Jessica and Matthew, Ilana; Jaclyn, and Mathew. Adoring great-grandpa of Aidan, Alexis; Logan; and Savannah. Predeceased by his dear siblings, Sami and Suzi. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 6W at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional and compassionate care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Ahavath David Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Groupe (A.G.I.), (514) 485-7233.
Bessie Goldberg
GOLDBERG, Bessie (nee Birenbaum). On Thursday, May 28, 2015 in her ninety-second year. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Merrill Tenenbaum, Rena and Neil Miller, and the late Sheldon Goldberg. Cherished Bubby of Samantha and Rob, Dustin, Ashley, Joshua and fiancée Michelle, and Pamela. Proud great-grandmother of Hannah, and Jacob. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Chainie and Herb Kaplan, the late Pauline Birenbaum, the late Dave and the late Sylvia Birenbaum, the late Louis and the late Claire Birenbaum, the late Ray and the late Israel Parkovnick. Bessie will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Independent Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in her memory may be made to charity of your choice.
