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Larry Weiner
WEINER, Larry. On Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Barbara Eisner for fifty-four years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Marla Weiner, Bryan Weiner and Linda Lemay. Cherished Zaidie of Kayla, and Zachary. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gerry and Judy, Seymour and Myrna Weiner; and brother-in-law of Annette and Gordon Selig. Larry will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Drs. Deschamps, Grar, Fleck, Campbell and Davidson, and to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Saint Mary’s Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, October 8 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home ending Monday evening, October 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Larry Weiner Memorial Fund” c/o the Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation, 514-734-2694.
Nancy Abrahams
ABRAHAMS, Nancy (nee Sobel). With courage and dignity, in her home, on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Wife of the late Syd. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Arnie and Nili Abrahams of Israel, Sandra and Jay Sunray of Connecticut. Adored grandmother of Stephanie, Ashley and Carley; and Eric. Dear sister-in-law of Kitty and the late Harry Cohen, Jean and the late Eddie Cutler, the late Issie and the late Ruthie Abrahams, and the late Gertie Abrahams. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Sally, Annie, Faye Sobel, Ethel, and Eli Sobel, Elsie and Sy Handel, Ida and Aaron Goldsman, and by her loving niece, Beverly Brooks. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Deep appreciation to the staff of the Steger Residence and Personal Touch for their exceptional care and devotion. Special thanks to CLSC Saint-Laurent. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the B’nai Brith Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 2450 Thimens Blvd., 4th floor, Saint-Laurent. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Nathan Wasser
A child survivor of the Holocaust. After a brief illness, with dignity and courage, on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Shirley Antecol. Devoted father and father-in-law of Esta and Barry Kastner, Leon and Bonnie Wasser, Pnina and Murray Weber. Cherished Zaidy of Ryan, Jaime, and Derek Kastner; Shoshana, Ezra, and Becky Wasser; Evan, and Zachary Weber. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Helen and the late Jack Silberstein, the late Jack and the late Claire Wasser, the late Leon Wasser, and brother-in-law of the late Marjorie and the late Louis Shlamovitz. Nathan will be warmly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, October 8 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Nathan Wasser Memorial Fund” c/o ORT Montreal, (514) 481-2787. “He will be truly remembered for his warm smile and generous heart.”
Marlene Goldberg (Nee Albright)
GOLDBERG, Marlene (nee Albright). With courage, dignity and grace, surrounded by her loving family and friends, on Monday, October 5, 2015. Devoted and loving partner of Bobby Chazonoff for fifteen years. Much beloved wife of the late Allan Goldberg. Devoted and committed mother and mother-in-law of Mindy and Lorne, Jay and Susie. She had a special relationship with Danny and Leslie, and Lori. Adoring, caring and very special “Yaya” to Ari, Daniel-Roey, Allyn, Jenna and Ilan; Samantha, Noah, Brooke, Carly and Spencer. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Joan and Arnold Morris, and the late Leonard Freedman; Bruce and Joanne Costom and the late Donna Costom; Sari and the late Kenny Goldberg, Brian and Marlene Goldberg. Predeceased by her parents, Gaston and Florence Albright (and Marilyn Albright), and her-in-laws Maurice and Anna Goldberg. She will be sadly missed by all her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr Stephen Caplan, Dr. Andrew Hirsh, Dr. April Shamy, Dr. Dev Jayaraman , and Dr. Donald Laporta, as well as the outstanding teams of residents, nurses and orderlies from the ICU and 7 Northwest of the Jewish General Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Canadian Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 154 Finchley Rd., Hampstead, from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Allan and Marlene Goldberg Family Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital, 514 340 8251.
Esther Kalisky Ostroff
KALISKY OSTROFF, Esther (nee Rabinovitch). Peacefully in her ninety-third year, on Friday, October 9, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Kalisky and the late Arnold Ostroff. Special friend of the late Ted Martin. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Irving and Marilyn, Maralyn Wilson and George Sanford, Barry and Sharon, Marsha and Harvey Segal, and Lorna and Neil Rosen. Cherished Bubbie of Lorne, Stephanie, Carolyn, Rhonda, Felicia, Richard, Ben, Robyn, Mitchell, Ryan, Joy, Darren and Leigh, Eric and Keryn. Proud great-grandmother of Samantha, Isabelle, Ryan, Victoria, Jake, Noah, Leah, Kingsley and Audrey. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Phyllis and the late Jerry Rabinovitch, Fran and the late Hymie Rabinovitch, Nicole and the late Sydney Rabinovitch, and Norma and Harry Hodess. Loving step-mother of Geraldine and Desmond, Harvey and Margie and Lynn Martin. A caring grandmother to their children. Esther will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, and her very dearest friends. A big thank you to her kind and devoted caregivers. Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at the dialysis unit at the Jewish General Hospital for their wonderful and compassionate care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Tikvah Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her son’s home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. ending Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Dialysis Unit, c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, 514-340-8251. Esther was a special lady and was loved by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed.
Bertha Druzin Rozowykwiat
ROZOWYKWIAT-DRUZIN, Bertha (nee Albert). On Saturday, October 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Chaim (Jaime) Rozowykwiat and the late Hyman Druzin. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sheila, Beverly, David and Betty Druzin. Cherished Bubby of Michael and Gail, and Laura; Danny and Karen, Perry and Ilana; Samantha and Jay. Proud great-grandmother of Rachel, Josh, Zachary, Alexa, Ethan, Sophie, Noah-Kai, Rowen, and Jackson. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Minnie and Isaac Rosoff. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of 3C at the Jewish Eldercare Centre for their compassionate and professional care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Beth Yehuda Section, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private.
Dorothy Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Dorothy (nee Green). After a brief illness, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Saul. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lorne, Ernest and Judy, and Stuart. Proud grandmother of Laura, and Aaron. Dear sister of the late Sondra Williams; and sister-in-law of Ted and Betty. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care given by the staff of the ICU at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Graveside service on Thursday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 3450 Drummond #1112, from 2 to 4 p.m. daily. Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation, 514-843-1543. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Sybil Smith
SMITH, Sybil (née Schecter). After a full life, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, we lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Beloved wife of the late Jack Smith. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Boruch Yoel (Barry) and Lisa, Ronny and Roz, Mark and Nicole. Loving grandmother of Deena, Miriam, Aviva, and Aaron; Alexandra, and Randolph; Emily, David, Amanda, and Caroline. Proud great-grandmother of Aiden. Predeceased by her dear siblings. Sybil was an exceptional and generous person, always extending a helping hand and giving of her heart to others. She will be greatly missed and treasured by all those whose lives she touched. The family would like to thank Dr. April Shamy and the staff of 7NW at the Jewish General Hospital for their care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Oncology Department c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Eileen Rosen
ROSEN, Eileen (née Cymerman). With courage and dignity, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Beloved wife and best friend of Sidney. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Elyse and George Pollack, Nathan and Karen. Proud and cherished Bubby of Isaac and Russel; and Hadley, Ivy and Dexter. Sister-in-law of Jack and Myra Rosen, the late Reuben and the late Dinah Rosen, and the late Eva Zuckerman. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Gerald Batist and the staff of the Oncology Department at the Jewish General Hospital, and to Dr. Michael Dworkind and nurses Carole Beluse and Joanne Cuerquis. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her home. Contributions in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Oncology Department c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Jacob Moryoussef
Peacefully, on Wednesday, September 30. Beloved husband of Raymonde for fifty-eight years. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Eliane and Mario Cordileone, Roger and Silvy, Andre and Sharon, Alain and Angie, Patrick and Guylaine, Serge and Elizabeth. Cherished “Pépé” of Laura, Sandra and Kevin; Tanya, and Eric; Avi, and Noah; Rachel, and Caroline; Mathis, and Jaden. Proud great-grandfather of Zoe and Liam. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Haïm and Messody Moryoussef. Predeceased by his six other siblings. Jacob will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and all of those whose lives he touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva 142 rue Stéphanie, D.D.O. Due to the festival of Succoth, shiva commences Tuesday evening, October 6. Donations in his memory may be made to the Mount Sinai Auxiliary, (514) 369-2222 ext.: 1334.
