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Florence Feiga Gutman
GUTMAN, Florence Feiga (nee Kaufman). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Gutman on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Allan. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Corinne, Rhona and Allan Slomovic, Deborah and Michael Groper; and mother-in-law of Chuck Rowniak. Adoring Grandma of Jacqueline and Matthew Zell, and Erica Rowniak; Alana, and Jaclyn Slomovic; Brandon, and Dylan Groper. Cherished daughter of the late Jacob and the late Chaya Kaufman. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all those whose lives she touched. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Cora for her exceptional devotion. We are deeply grateful for the respect and compassion shown by Ovsana, Andree, Penny, Dr. Lysy, Ivan, the nurses, and all the excellent staff of Chateau Westmount. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Shevat Achim Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 5702 Wolseley Ave., C.S.L., from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Friends who so wish may make a donation to the “Florence Gutman Memorial Fund” c/o Agence Ometz, (514) 342-0000, ext. 3470.
Rabbi Sidney Shoham
SHOHAM, Rabbi Sidney z’l. Suddenly, with dignity at home on Monday, September 21, 2015, 8 Tishri, 5776. Beloved husband of Jewel Naimer for 57 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Linda and Willy Lieberman, Mindy and Dr. Adam Mamelak, Donna and Dr. Benjamin Tripp. Adoring Zaidi Sid of Avi and Nicole Lieberman, Daniella and Aryeh Schwebel, Yoni and Jessica Lieberman, Yehuda Lieberman; Aviva and Steven Bercovici, Leora and Zack Grodzinski, David Bellman; Kelley, Elyse, Jonah and Aerin Tripp. Proud great-grandfather of Emma Rose and Alexandra Paige Lieberman; Noah, Kayla Rae, Lily Jo Schwebel; Eli Lieberman; Leeah Abigail Grodzinski. Dear brother-in-law of Estelle and Nysen Mael, Vivian Naimer, the late Joseph Naimer z’l. Predeceased by his siblings Fay Mishkin z’l, Rabbi Gil Shoham z’l, Jacob Shoham z’l. Loving nephew of Philip and Bluma Marcus. Funeral service from Beth Zion Congregation 5740 Hudson Ave. on Tuesday, September 22 at 10 a.m. Burial at Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Due to Yom Kippur, shiva ends Tuesday at 4 p.m. Founding Rabbi of the Beth Zion Congregation in Côte Saint-Luc, he was loved and respected for his humanity, his warmth and his guidance. He will forever be remembered.
Alvin Shugar
SHUGAR, Alvin (Al) A character. An eccentric. The deep gravelly voice. The black clothes. The gruff, no-nonsense attitude. The child-like gleam in the hazelnut eyes. A family man. A fighter. A champion of the underdog. Beneath the rough exterior, a tender compassionate heart. On Thursday, September 17, 2015. Father and father-in-law of Jude and Sarah Shugar, Seth and Julie Shugar. Grandfather of Ben, Flynn, Tristan and Lila. Brother of the late Terry Shugar. Son of the late Sarah Shugar and the late Joseph Shugar. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 20 at 3:15 p.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Kehal Yeshurin Section, de la Savane. Shiva at 5503 Borden following service, and on Monday and Tuesday, from 10 to 2 p.m. Donations in Alvin's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (514) 255-5151 or, in honour of his late brother Terry, Ami Quebec, (514) 486-1448.
Abbey Baker
BAKER, Abbey. Suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2015 in his eighty-third year. Beloved husband of Reva Flax for sixty years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Suanne and Nathan Fox, Marvin Baker and Gloria Weicher, Wayne and Leona Baker Fields, Shari and David Kellner. Adored Zaida of Robin & Tal Elharrar, Lori & Joey Shenouda, Shaun Fox, Kaylin and Rachel Baker Fields, Jeremy, Matthew and Jordan Kellner. Proud great-grandfather of Noa Elharrar. Predeceased by his siblings Aaron & Sam & Robert Baker, Hilda Aronoff and Fay Nadler. Sadly missed by nieces, nephews & friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 20, at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Shalom Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at his daughter’s house. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Sima Polonsky
POLONSKY, Sima (nee Sederoff). Peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Beloved wife of Albert Polonsky for 63 years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and Fred Wenger, Douglas Polonsky and Meera Ezer. Cherished grandma of Benjamin and Robert Wenger. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Shirley and the late Isadore Krukin. Dear sister-in-law of Muriel and the late Lionel Segal, Elsie and the late Mac Polonsky, the late Philip and the late Claire Polonsky. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to her caregivers Racquel and Angela for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, September 20 at 12:15 p.m. Burial at the Bassarabier Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home. Due to the advent of Yom Kippur, shiva ends Tuesday September 22. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Sima Polonsky Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514)340-8251.
Morton Rozen
ROZEN, Morton. In his ninety-ninth year, on Monday, September 14, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Rose. Loving father of Barbara. Predeceased by his dear siblings. He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of the Waldorf and the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at the Waldorf, 7400 Côte Saint-Luc Rd., on Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Janet Katz
KATZ, Janet (nee Faubert). It is with great sorrow that the family announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Beloved wife of Stanley for fifty-eight years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Brian Katz and Julie Lawson, Daniel Katz and Hennilynn Radin. Proud grandmother of Emily Katz. Sister of Betty Faubert Seguin, the late Nina Thompson, the late Robert Faubert. Sadly mourned by her family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, September 20 at 1:45 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Due to the onset of Yom Kippur, shiva ends Tuesday, September 22. For shiva details, please visit www.paperman.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made for cardiac research.
Greta Gurevitch
GUREVITCH, Greta (nee Rasnikoff) On Thursday, September 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Ivan Gurevitch and Robin Bondaroff, Mitchell Gurevitch, Richard Gurevitch and Antonina Sanzone, the late Mark Gurevitch. Cherished grandmother of Elan and Kelly, Rachael, Eli, Hannah, Rianna, and Sierra. Great-grandmother of Jake, Brayden and Chelsey. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Irving and the late Blanche Rasnikoff, and sister-in-law of Sylvia Gross, Irene (Chaike) Marzullo, the late Hannah and the late Saul Farber, the late Dobbie Gurevitch. Greta will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and dear friends. The family would like to thank the staff of the 4 North West at the Jewish General Hospital and to Lev-Tov Seniors Residence. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, September 20 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Young Israel of Chomedey Congregation Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at 5580 Glencrest, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 11 to 2 p.m. Due to the advent of Yom Kippur, shiva ends Tuesday, September 22. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada, (514) 861-4422.
Barry Silverman
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Beloved husband of Hildy. Devoted father and father-in-law of Sheldon Silverman and Vicky Essebag, Jonathan and Jamie Silverman, Jillian Silverman and Kim Williams. Cherished Zaidy of Emily Silverman and Gary Cummins, Nancy, Rachel, Ocie, and Hanna. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Irwin and Helen, Anita and David Nerwen, Howard and Jane; and brother-in-law of Marsha and Lawrence Yelin, Barbara and Bill Rese. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of 5 Main, Dr. Adrian Langleben, and the staff of 3rd floor Oncology Clinic at St. Mary’s Hospital. Special thanks to Barry’s “night angels”, Chandra, Raj and Grace. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, September 18 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the House of Israel Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Due to the advent of Yom Kippur, shiva ends Tuesday afternoon. Donations in Barry’s memory may be made to the Cancer Care Fund c/o St. Mary’s Hospital, (514) 734-2694.
Stewart Matthew Hersey (Herscovitch)
Suddenly in Fremont, California. Loving father of Serina and Hannah. Dear brother of Ian. Devoted son of Edward and Eileen. Stewart will be missed by family, friends, and anyone whose life he touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth-El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at Ruby Foo's Hotel, Thursday following burial at 7 to 9 p.m.
Sarina Herscovitch
HERSCOVITCH, Sarina (Nina) (nee Behar). Peacefully, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, in her eighty-seventh year. Beloved wife of the late Mathieu. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Elvire and David Cohen, Albert and Catherine. Cherished grandmother of Steve and Nerlie, and Mike. Proud great-grandmother of Sarina and Andrew. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Clément Behar, and Luly Wahba. Predeceased by her ten other siblings. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 7425 ch. Canora #312, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cancer Research Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
