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Jack Brandman
Suddenly, on Friday, July 31, 2015, in his eighty-third year. Loving father and father-in-law of Alen and Jane Brandman, Randy and David Farber. Proud grandfather of Ben, Lewis, Julia and Elizabeth. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Charles and Roz Brandman. Special companion of Nicole Daneau. Son of the late Bessie and the late Alex Brandman. Jack will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. He will be remembered for his love of life and great sense of humour by his family and many friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, August 2 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his daughter's home, from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Friday afternoon. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Jack Brandman Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Michael Gold
GOLD, Michael. After a lengthy illness, on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Jewish General Hospital. Beloved husband of Bryna Kovens. Dear father and father-in-law of Lawrence, Susan and Robert Swyer. He will be lovingly remembered by family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, August 2 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s Hotel from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Lazar Bernstein
BERNSTEIN, Lazar. Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Edith Goldenthal. Devoted father of the late Noemy. Cherished and loving grandfather of Leah. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Natan and the late Hana Bernstein. Dear uncle of Rami Bernstein. Special friend of Monica, Joey, and Megan Kolomeir. Lazar will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, July 31, at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Barry Harris
HARRIS, Barry. Peacefully in Montreal, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Predeceased by his parents, Brina and Dr. Mortimer Harris. Devoted and loving father of Maggie Harris. Adored partner of Rozlyn Druckman. Dear stepfather of Nathaniel and Chloe Blumer. Treasured brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Lenore Harris, John Harris and Susan Guttman. Barry will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, Michelle (Jonathon), Kenny (Ari), Andrew, Joanna and Molly and by his cousins and countless friends. We will remember and be inspired by Barry’s warmth, generosity, artistry, courage and his vitality. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., Montreal on Thursday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva private 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hope & Cope, c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Harold Heft
November 19, 1964 - July 23, 2015. From an early age, Harold Heft understood the unpredictability of life and therefore how important it is to preserve and share our stories. At age 10, he had a lifesaving open- heart surgery, and spent a summer convalescing while friends went to camp. That episode made a deep impression and made many future experiences over the ensuing 40 years all the more sweet. In February, 2014, Harold was suddenly diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. With enormous courage and determination, he faced a daunting prognosis and grueling medical treatment. Despite his valiant efforts to beat terrible odds, on Thursday, July 23, 2015, Harold died peacefully in his home, surrounded by those who loved him most. Harold was born in Montreal on November 19, 1964, to Ruby (nee Lenet) and Edward Heft, Z"L. He attended Wagar High School in Cote Saint-Luc and then took three degrees in literature: a BA from McGill University in 1987, an MA from Universite de Montreal in 1989 and a PhD from University of Western Ontario in 1994. (Those who knew his playful sense of humour can almost hear him say: "I took the degrees, sure, but I also worked hard for them.") After an appointment as Visiting Professor of Canadian Studies at the Halbert Centre, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, he started what would become a highly successful career as a senior fundraising and communications professional at University of Toronto (Faculty of Engineering), Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, The Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai Hospital and North York General Hospital. Throughout his career he built new, innovative programs to engage major philanthropy, always looking for the best way to "tell the story" of the causes for which he worked tirelessly. He knew if the story moved minds and hearts, people would act with generosity and the world might be a better place. Harold also loved to bring people together. He inspired and mentored various young professionals and was unfailingly generous about making connections for friends and colleagues. Even in the last months of his life, he was helping people find jobs and offering career advice. A continuous strand of his own story was his writing, editing and publishing. He published three books: On Your Mark: Getting Better Grades Without Working Harder or Being Smarter (published as The Savvy Student in the U.S.); Build a Better Book Club and The Shape of This Dying: Remembering Alexander Bercovitch. Over the past year he was co-editing a new book of collected personal stories of trauma and transformation, work on which continues. He also published many poems; articles and reviews on new and established Canadian and international writers; jazz, rock, folk, blues and pop music; science and neurology and of course, on baseball and in particular, his beloved Expos. His work appeared in The Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette, National Post, Toronto Star, Tablet, Jewish Daily Forward, among many others. Harold believed strongly in tikkun olam, the Jewish tradition of helping 'to heal the world'. In addition to serving on the Board of Writers' Trust of Canada, New Israel Fund, Harold Green Theatre and the Advisory Board of the Max and Beatrice Wolfe Children's Grief Centre, Harold was a counselor at Camp Erin, a summer camp for bereaved children. He volunteered for ten years at Holy Blossom Temple on the Out of the Cold program, rarely missing a shift. Even while an outpatient at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre he volunteered weekly in the library of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre. Harold is predeceased by his father Edward and survived by his mother Ruby Heft, who were married over 50 years, his beloved wife of 16 years Suzanne, his sons, Sam and John, to whom he was completely and absolutely devoted; by his brothers, Joel (Rachel), Richard (Martha), and nephews, Jared, Ross, Jacob and A.J.; by his mother-in-law Viviane Decker, and brothers-in-law, David Mitchell (Jenny) and Chris Mitchell. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him, and by a core group of friends, far and wide, whom he also considered "family." Although he lived in Toronto for many years, he was a Montrealer to his core and his favourite journey was crossing the bridge back to the island of Montreal that he called home. Sincere thanks to the medical teams at the "Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumour Centre" and the "Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care" at Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as Ashlee and Jonathan, and all those compassionate caregivers who helped care for Harold at home. Funeral will be held on Sunday, July 26 at 11 a.m., at Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street. Interment at Holy Blossom Temple Section, Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva immediately following and through Thursday evening, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily, at 64 Oriole Road, Toronto. Prayers at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Harold's memory to the McGill University Library, c/o Donation Records, 1430 Peel Street, Montral, QC H3A 3T3, 514-398-2787. Fifty years was not long enough for us to have Harold in our lives, or indeed for Harold himself to tell his full story. In his book The Shape of this Dying he wrote a poem about driving back to Montreal with painter Alexander Bercovitch's great-granddaughter after attempting to see a Bercovitch painting at the National Gallery. The poem begins: "You and I are finally silent. / The highway is linear and automatic and / we are lost in the knowledge that / this one journey will end / before we can find even one more / of the stories."
Daniel Segal
SEGAL, Daniel. On Friday, July 24, 2015, in Toronto. Beloved son of Jorie Richman Rosenthal, and the late Michael Segal. Treasured step-son of Freddie Rosenthal. Cherished brother of Doug Segal. Dear grandson of Francine Richman and the late Hy (Herman) Richman, and the late Ben Segal. Loving nephew of Michèle Richman and Damon Roberts. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends, and will remain forever in their hearts. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Russian Polish Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his mother's home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Sunday evening. Contributions in his memory may be made to “Daniel Segal Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Oscar Ceausu
On Sunday, July 26, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Sarina (Sema) Steiner z”l. Loving father of David, Joel, and Robin. Cherished Zeida of Benjamin, Sarina, Max, and Jade. Brother and brother-in-law of Eva and the late Harry Smilovici z”l. Oscar’s unique and indomitable spirit, his love of laughter, at himself and the world’s folly, will be sadly missed and eternally cherished by all those who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Beth David Section, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced.
Masha Bishop
BISHOP, Masha (nee Edelstein). Surrounded by her family, on Sunday, July 26, in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, at the age of seventy-six. Much beloved wife of John Bishop. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Errol and Patricia Kovitch, Ingrid and David Dannenbaum, Jenny and Adam Nagler. Kvelling, sporty and adventurous ‘Baba’ to Sabrina and Rachel Kovitch; Joshua, Eli, Gabby and Jamie Dannenbaum; Lucy and Andrew Nagler. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Len Warshaw, Itzhak and Baila Edelstein. Feisty and indomitable until the end, she was swimming her lake the day she died. Masha will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family, John’s family, and by her many friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. Burial at the Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 chemin de la Forêt. Shiva at her daughter’s home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, (450) 688-9550 ext.: 274.
Freda Scodnick
SCODNICK, Freda (nee Ilovitch). Peacefully, on Monday, August 10, 2015. Beloved wife of Ralph for sixty-four years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Joel and Noleen, Moishe Lazer and Emuna, and the late Linda Scodnick. Cherished Bubbie of Shannon, Julien, Leba, Sarach, Getty, Simcha, and Efraim. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jennie and the late David Weiner, Sarah and the late Moe Bloomfield, Simmy and Sarah, the late Jack and the late Flora Ilovitch, the late Eli and the late Clara Ilson; and sister-in-law of Laura and Vinnie, Dorothy and the late Sydney Scodnick. Freda will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, August 12 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth Israel Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva to be announced. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Elaine Freger
FREGER, Elaine (nee Segal). On Monday, August 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Jack Freger. Daughter of the late Claire and Louis Segal. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Hedy Segal of Ottawa, Rhona and the late Paul Kocsis of Calgary; and sister-in-law of Chana (Anna) and Issie Sweibel, Toby and the late Alex Litwin of New York, Rose and the late Sam Freger. Long-time friend of Susan Kirstein. Elaine will be fondly remembered by Jack’s children, Jamie (Jocelyn), Rhiana, his grandchildren Liam, and Hamish, as well as by her family and friends. Special thanks to her caregivers Karen and Anna, and to the staff of Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their exceptional compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in Elaine’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
