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Ralph Wise
WISE, Ralph. Surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Loving husband of Rhoda Margolick for fifty-seven years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Lauree Wise, Heidi Wise and Lorne Galler, Naomi Wise and Peter Saint Laurent, Jonathan (Jono) Wise and Carrie Bogante. Proud grandfather of Mark and Sam Galler; Rebekah and Julian Wise; Jordan and Douglas Wise. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lionel and Beatrice Wise, Harold and Phyllis Wise; and brother-in-law of Lionel and Naomi Margolick. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Ralph Wise Memorial Fund” c/o Agence Ometz, 514-342-0000 ext. 3470 or www.ometz.ca/ralphwise.
Claire Fern
FERN, Claire (nee Lesser). Peacefully and with great dignity, in her 107th year, on October 20th, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Dr. Isidore Fern, both formerly of New York City. Beloved mother and mother in law of Marilyn and Brahm Elkin. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (Joseph Clement); Joshua (Molly Hale), Tucson, Arizona; Rosetta Sarah (Jason Lee), Cambridge, Mass; and Jeremy, New York City. Proud and loving great-grandmother to Matthew, Emily, Jacob, Julia and Alice Clement; Edward Elkin and Ezra Lee. Her strong love for family, insightful wisdom and sharp wit will be deeply and forever missed. The family gives special thanks to Loida, Glenn, Wendy and Kayla Solomon for their loving care and devotion and we are grateful to the staff of the 4th floor of the Kastner Pavillion at Jewish Eldercare for their warmth and respect. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, October 23 at 12 noon. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Montreal Association for the Blind, 7000 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal, H4B 1R3, (514) 488-0043 ext.: 1404.
Beatrice (Bebe) Shtull
SHTULL, Beatrice (Bebe) (nee Goroff). After a full and wonderful life, Beatrice (Bebe) Shtull (née Goroff) died peacefully and with dignity on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of sixty-four years, Alex Shtull, and by her beloved son Hershie Shtull. She will live on in the loving memory of her daughters and their partners, Naomi Sharpe, Izak Rubin, the late Colin Sharpe; Frances Adams, Robert Ross and Julian Adams; her daughter-in-law Norma Levitt; her grandchildren and their spouses, Marina Sharpe and Bill Sillery, Simon Sharpe and Anne Bruder; Lauren Adams, Claire Adams and Ellery Althaus, Joanna Adams; and great-granddaughter, Lila Sillery. Dear sister of the late Nina Baker, and sister-in-law of Rita Shtull. The family is grateful for the compassion of her caregivers, Fely, Aiza, and Gina. Bebe lived life to the fullest, inspiring us all with her energetic pursuits of arts and culture, Yiddishkeit, bridge, entertaining, travel, and much more. She will be fondly remembered by her many friends and by a generation of Jewish Peoples’ School students as their book-loving founding librarian. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, October 19 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B'nai Jacob Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva through Thursday evening. For shiva details, visit www.paperman.com. Contributions in Bebe’s memory may be made to the "Hershie Shtull Memorial Fund" c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the charity of your choice.
Szlomo Szwimer
A Holocaust survivor. On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Laja Friling. Loving father and father-in-law of Dr. Joseph Szwimer and Cheryl Weiss, Morris Szwimer and Dr. Robin Kugelmass, and the late Philip Szwimer. Adoring Zaida of Jason, Daniel, Erica, Rachel, Julia, and Benji. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional care and compassion provided by Dr. Ruby Friedman and the staff of the Jewish General Hospital, Rabbi Michael Wolff and doctors, nurses and staff of Maimonides, as well as Szlomo’s caregivers, Hanna, Sheena and Esther. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily, evening services at 7:30 p.m. Shiva location to be announced. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207, or to the March of The Living c/o the Bronfman Jewish Education Centre, (514) 345-2610, or heidi.lemish@bjec.org.
Alvin Dickstein
On Thursday, October 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Mitzi. Loving father of Jodi Dickstein and Rosanne Metz, Jeffrey Dickstein, and Dara Dickstein. Dear brother of Ruth Freeman, and Myrna Dickstein Park. Devoted grandfather of Oliver. Funeral service at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W., Toronto, on Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Adath Israel Synagogue Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 4005 Bayview Ave. #116, North York M2M 3Z9. Memorial donations may be made to Beit Halochem Canada, 905-695-0611, or to the Replacement Therapies for Advanced Heart Failure Fund at the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation in support of Dr. Heather Ross's work, 416-603-6278 or www.tgwhf.ca
Morris Gutherz
Peacefully, on Friday, October 23, 2015. Loving son of the late Leon and the late Tosha (Theodora). Devoted brother of the late Zula Wigdor. He was a dear uncle, cousin, and brother-in-law. Special friend of Jasmine Labagnao. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. He was a brilliant and kind soul who will be missed by all.
Morris Gutherz
Peacefully, on Friday, October 23, 2015. Loving son of the late Leon and the late Tosha (Theodora). Devoted brother of the late Zula Wigdor. He was a dear uncle, cousin, and brother-in-law. Special friend of Jasmine Labagnao. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. He was a brilliant and kind soul who will be missed by all.
Harold Goodman
Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, October 25, 2015, in his one hundred and fifth year. Beloved husband of the late Peggy (Margaret Presunka). Dear brother of Nancy Perelmuter (the late Hyman) and the late David Goodman Q.C. (Ruth). He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield.
Dr. Ralph Kachanoff
KACHANOFF, Dr. Ralph. Peacefully at home in the early morning of Monday, October 26, 2015. Beloved husband of Annie Benrimoh. Devoted father and father-in-law of Kim and Sylvain, John and Bethanne, and Frank. Loving son of Arthur and the late Beatrice Kachanoff. Proud grandfather of Lia. Brother of the late David. Second brother to John and Kenny. Dear brother-in-law of Georges and Irène, Armand, Gabriel and Marie, and Daniel Benrimoh. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva following burial at 147 Route 201, Rigaud, J0P 1P0. Contributions in his memory may be made to Gerdy’s Animal Rescue, 514-942-5790.
Julius Lionel Aber
Peacefully in his ninety-fifth year, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Norma Rubinger for sixty-three years. Loving father and father-in-law of Laura Aber and Randall Gladman, Elaine Aber and Michael Halickman, Gail Aber and David Goldman, Mark and Deborah Aber. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, and Aaron Gladman; Oliver and Kaitlin Halickman, Darryl, and Maggie Halickman; Lauren, Danielle, and Dayna Goldman; Anna, and William Aber. Proud great-grandfather of Shiloh Halickman. Predeceased by his siblings, William (Harry) Aber, David Aber, Dr. Samuel Aber, Joseph Aber, Philip Aber, Etta Schleifer, Sylvia Cohen, Anne Isaacson, and Sarah Aber. Dear brother-in-law of Frances and Stan Sager, David and Claire Rubinger, Remi and Janet Rubinger, the late Arthur and the late Myra Rubinger, the late Morton Schleifer, and the late Morris Cohen. Special uncle to Joan Isaacson and Barbara Schleifer. He will be sadly mourned by his other nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff 6 North at the Jewish General Hospital. Special thanks to his caregiver, Cora. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Montreal Association for the Blind, (514) 488-0043 ext.: 1404.
Max Mendelson
MENDELSON, Max. Peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015, in his 90th year. Beloved father and father-in-law of Kim, Leslie and Skip, John, Walter and Carrie, Michael and Kathleen, and their mother Bobby Woloz Mendelson. Cherished grandpa of Chelsea, Ali and Zach Beloff; Rachel, Noah and Joel Mendelson; Olivia, Eddie and William Mendelson; Matthew and Kara Mendelson. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Charles and Faye, Saul (Butch) and the late Ginger. Son of the late Louie and the late Rose Mendelson. Max will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Domicile Santé for all their wonderful care and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, October 28 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 110 Upper Bellevue, Westmount, ending Sunday evening, November 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation, 514-734-2694.
