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Harry Fainsilber
FAINSILBER, Harry. It is with great sadness that the family announces Harry’s passing, peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Irreplaceable husband of Estelle. Loving, exemplary father of Toby, Libby, and David; and father-in-law of Alison. Devoted Zaidie of Maya, Joanna, Adar, and Yonah. Supportive brother of Lynn, and Bracha; and brother-in-law of Jeff. Loyal friend, well-respected teacher, great listener, musician, wood and glass worker, crossword maven, world traveler, life-long learner, and Canadiens fan. Harry would like to thank his friends for laughing at his jokes; his hope is that we will listen and be kind to each other. The family would like to thank doctors Steg, Kavan, Zogopoulos, Stein, and Romano; nurses Cathy of Mount Sinai, and Hafsa of CLSC Cavendish for their compassionate, expert care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, May 29 at 9:00 a.m. Burial at the Reconstructionist Dorshei Emet Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the “Harry Fainsilber Scholarship Fund” c/o Dawson College, (514) 931-8731, or to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), (514) 934-4622.
Dr. Jacob Buchbinder
BUCHBINDER, Dr. Jacob. On Sunday, May 24, 2015. Dedicated physician. Beloved husband of Henriette Jejati. Loving father and father-in-law of Dr. Maurice and Lani, Dr. Daniel and Robin, Carl and Jessica. Devoted grandfather of Jaimie, Zachary, Natalie, Kelsey, Jacob, Hugh, Stephanie, Madelaine, Olivia, and Vanessa. Brother and brother-in-law of Isa and Anna Buchbinder, Carmen and Henry Lee. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home, 2367 Graham Blvd., Mount-Royal, details to be announced.
Albert (Berto) Mizrahi
MIZRAHI, Albert (Berto). With courage and dignity, on Monday, May 25, 2015. Beloved husband of Hava. Loving father and father-in-law of Tanya and Alejandro Covalin, Jack and Elissa Mizrahi, and Davie Mizrahi. Proud and adoring “Nono” of Daniel, Gabriel, Ariella, and Raphael; Jesse, David, Isis, and Jillian. Dear brother of Jeannette, and predeceased by his many brothers and sisters. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 440 97th Ave., Laval through Sunday evening. He had a passion for life, a big heart, and knew how to make everybody feel special.
Yetta Deckelbaum
Deckelbaum, Yetta. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, June 25, 2015, in Hollywood, FL. Beloved wife for 67 years of Morris Deckelbaum. Loving and devoted mother of Gordon (Deborah), Linda (Lawrence), Joan (Bob) and Carol (Stephen). Cherished Bubbie of grandchildren Bradley, Geoffrey (Brenda), Sara, Jessica (Dave), Gillian (Phil), Allie, Hannah, Rachel, Jamie, Andrea, and William; and great-grandchildren Abbey, Lauren and Kayla. She will also be missed by many family members including sister Ida, sisters-in-law Fay and Freda, and brother-in-law Joe. Special thanks to her caregivers Verona and Jeanette. Yetta’s greatest joy was bringing people together, which she did with ease and grace her entire life. She instilled in all of us the importance of family, a legacy that will endure forever. Funeral service from Beth David Memorial Gardens, 3201 NW 72nd Ave, Hollywood, FL on Sunday, June 28 at 12:00 p.m. Services at her home, Sunday through Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Shiva visitation Monday through Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to Temple Sinai of Hollywood, FL.
Rosita Bissell
BISSELL, Rosita (nee Fischler). Peacefully, on Friday, June 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Isidore Bissell. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Gloria Schachter, Mesha and the late Michael Butler, Robert and Fran Schachter. Cherished step-mother of Eric and Naomi Bissell. Treasured Grandma of Allison Schachter Zeltzer and Rob Zeltzer, Ryan Schachter; Ilana Green; Amanda Schachter and Richard Cohen, Kaylie Schachter, Adam Schachter; Marc and Morli Bissell, Joanna and Josh Diament; Brian Lindy, Steven and Annette Lindy. Proud great-grandmother of eleven. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Clarita and the late Levi Dascal, Renita and the late David Fischler. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to her devoted caregivers Helen and Fely, and to the 4th floor staff at the Hope Pavilion of the Jewish Eldercare Centre all for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at Robert and Fran’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Friday afternoon. Contributions in Rosita’s memory may be made to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723, or to the Hadassah WIZO Organization of Canada, (514) 933-8461.
Claudia Ikeman
IKEMAN, Claudia (nee Skolnick). Peacefully, on Monday, June 29, 2015, in Montreal. Beloved wife, soul mate and best friend of Jerry for fifty-five years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Neil Ikeman, Warren Ikeman and Jill Wagman, Marcy Ikeman and Brad Schmits. Adored and proud Bubbie of Franki Ikeman, Andrew Ikeman, Sara Flicht; Jordana and Samuel Schmits. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joyce and the late Irwin Skolnick, the late Luba and the late Joe Rosen. Sadly mourned and fondly remembered by her family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., Montreal, on Wednesday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Protective Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723, or to the AMI-Québec, (514) 486-1448.
Miriam Iancu (Nee Wieder)
IANCU, Miriam (née Wieder). On Friday, June 19, 2015, at the age of eighty-seven. Miriam was born on May 15, 1928 in Medias, Romania, and was a survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp. Wife of the late Velica (Willie) Iancu. Mother of the late Zipora Jellinek (née Grun), and mother-in-law of Ivan Jellinek. Survived by her two grandchildren, Dina Kraus and Alexander Jellinek. Miriam will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Graveside service on Wednesday, July 1 at 12 noon, at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, 4189, boul. des Sources, D.D.O.
Ruth Simcoe (Simcovitch)
SIMCOE (SIMCOVITCH), Ruth (nee Fleischman). Peacefully, on Monday, June 29, 2015. Beloved wife of the late David. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Arthur and Aida, David and the late Carol Jones. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Frances and the late Lionel Balinsky, the late Sylvia and the late Michael Liederman; and sister-in-law of the late Sophie and the late Moses Simco, the late Bertha and the late Mac Simcoe, the late Pearl and the late Louis Saxe, the late Celia and the late Nathan Brender. Ruth will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Independent Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in her memory may be made to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723.
Lawrence (Larry) Boretsky
BORETSKY, Lawrence (Larry). It is with deep sadness that the family of Larry Boretsky announces his passing, peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 with Joan Paperman, his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, by his side. Loving father and father-in-law of Lori and Phil Tryansky, and Jodi Boretsky. Devoted and celebrated grandfather of Jeremy and Ryan Leitner, Jennifer Tryansky and Neil Faba, Jessica and Stewart Caron, Jayme and Phil Derkson, Jillian Tryansky and Jeremy Diamond. Proud and adored Great-Grandpa of Rylee and Benjamin Caron; Hazel Faba; and Samuel Derkson. Beloved uncle of Renee and John Zimmerman, Lazarus and Joy Slater and their families. Dearest cousin of Judi, Naomi, Jeffrey, and the late Sam Pencer. Brother of the late Sander. Larry will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all those whose lives he touched. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Petr Kavan, CLSC Cavendish, and Mount Sinai Hospital for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, July 2, at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Slumber Haven Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the MADA Community Centre, (514) 342-4969, ext. 229.
Elisabeth Lantos
LANTOS, Elisabeth (nee Rosenberg). Peacefully, on Friday, July 3, 2015 in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Gaby and Mark Niloff. Devoted grandmother of Matthew Niloff, Mindy and Lorne Backler. Cherished great-grandmother of Farrah, Sean, Jordan, Justin, Trevor, and Dexter. Mama was a dedicated and integral part of our little family; she will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Centre d'hébergement St-Andrew for their kind care and compassion. Graveside service on Sunday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m. at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, 4189 boul. des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Shiva at Gaby and Mark’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Wednesday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to Federation CJA, (514) 345-2600, or to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-4846. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Rita Mosel
MOSEL, Rita (nee Cramer). It is with great sadness that Rita’s family announces her passing on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Cyril Mosel. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Dorrie and Mike, Sandy and Rachel, Jonathan and Randi. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Cooper, Brennan, Kyle, Laura. Predeceased by her brothers Sam (Benita), and Harry (Lena), and by her sister Ida (Harry), and by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Harry Mosel, Faye and Sam Leibson, Toba and Frank Schleiffer, Jack and Dorothy Mosel. Rita will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the B’nai Brith Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s Hotel through Sunday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400.
