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Tamara Shacter
SHACTER, Tamara (nee Umanski). On Monday, November 2, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Jack A. Shacter. Treasured daughter of the late Arkadi Umanski and the late Sarah Rosengarten. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Erica and Walter Bloom, Ronald Shacter and Maureen Silcoff, Abbey Shacter. Proud grandmother of Jordana and Collin, Noah and Stephanie, Matthew, and Jora, and great grandmother of Justin, Dylan, and Archer. Predeceased by her late husband Jack’s dear siblings and their spouses Abe Shacter and Sarah Shacter-Cytryn, Bennie and Rae Schecter, Fanny and Israel Segal, William Schecter, Esther and Louis Schechter, Irving and Florence Schecter, Miriam and Merrill Spiegel, Rachel and Frank Welt, Joseph Shecter and Sheila Udashkin, Melita and Leo Trachtenberg. She will be sadly mourned by her many nieces, nephews, family, friends, and by all who knew and loved her. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Todd McConnell for his devoted care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva private.
Robert (Bob) Nathan
After a brief illness, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Lorne and Machelle, Jordan and Kim, Dan and Robyn. Cherished Zeide of Samantha, and Zach; Adyson, Shelby, and Oaklie; Devin, Justin, and Sadie. Dear brother-in-law of Judy Tanny, David and Sheri Ditkofsky. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, friends, and all of those he taught and coached. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Segal Cancer Centre c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Grace Gallay
GALLAY, Grace. Peacefully in her 98th year, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, after a long life caring for her family and serving her community. As a social worker she brought countless children without families into the homes of loving parents. Devoted daughter of the late Abraham and the late Bella Gallay. Last surviving sibling of the late Adina Mann, Pearl Gallay, Harry Gallay, and Leo Gallay. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Dr. Varda Mann-Feder and David Feder, Dr. Hummie and Vicky Mann , Jonathan Mann and Wendy Heaps, the late David Mann, and their families. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, November 15 at 10 a.m. Burial at New Memorial Park Cemetery, De La Savane. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Public Library, (514) 345-2627 ext. 3332 or 3042.
Mia Lande
LANDE, Mia (nee Gaber). On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in her 88th year. Beloved wife and soul mate of the late Martin. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sherry and Gerry Feifer, Irwin and Claude Lande. Cherished Bubby of Dr. Andrew and Michelle, and J.J. Feifer; William, Victoria, Allison, and Alex Lande. Proud great-grandmother of Julia, Jack, and Ryan Feifer. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late David and the late Fortunee Gaber, the late Mina and the late Beno Reisner. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Norman Fox, Leah Nasis, and Dolores Villanueva for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, November 13, at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Section, de la Savane. Shiva at her home on Friday until 3.30 p.m., Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, 514-481-2723. Mia was a holocaust survivor (Transnistria), a proud and creative lady, who lived her life with dignity.
Rosalie Moscovitch
MOSCOVITCH, Rosalie. On Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Beloved sister of Malcolm Moscovitch. Heartfelt thanks to her lifelong friends Esty Feldman and Annabelle Winikoff for their ongoing support over the years. Special thanks to Dr. Edward Levinson for many years of care and compassion, and to Mary Anne for her exceptional devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Tifereth Israel Section, de la Savane. Shiva at her brother’s home, 6345 Trans Island Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. only. Contributions in her memory may be made to Gerdy’s Animal Rescue, 514-942-5790 or to the charity of your choice.
Esther Keller
KELLER, Esther (née Issenman). Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Daughter of the late Bernard and the late Fanny Issenman. Wife of the late Peter Keller. Beloved partner of Maurice Kershaw. Adored mother of Tony Keller, and dear stepmother of Heidi Keller, and Tracey Keller. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Judy and Cliff Leznoff of Toronto, David and Nancy Issenman of New Jersey. Dearest niece of Sollie and Frances Levin, Sonia Saxe, and Miriam Issenman. Esther will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family wishes to acknowledge with sincere gratitude all those who provided medical care for Esther over many years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, November 11 at 12 noon. Burial at the Mount Royal Cemetery, 1297 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her home, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Judy Leznoff will be receiving condolence calls at her home in Toronto on Sunday, from 1 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Contributions in Esther’s memory may be made to the Old Brewery Mission Foundation, (514) 788-1884, or to SPCA Montreal, (514) 735-2711 ext.: 2240.
Flora Naglie
NAGLIE, Flora (née Victor). In Toronto, on Saturday, November 7, 2015, in her ninety-third year. Beloved wife of the late Lou. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Harvey and Barbara, Ron and Molly, and Gary and Anna. Adoring grandmother of Stacey and Sean, Sydni, Kevin, Jodi, Laura and Jason. Proud great-grandmother of Sadie and Scarlet. Dear sister of the late Sol Victor, and sister-in-law of Harriet (Babs) Victor, Anne Nadler, and Marjy Reisler, and predeceased by Ben and Lea Naglie, Sam Nadler, and Ruby Reisler. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Kehal Israel Memorial Park Cemetery, boul. des Sources, D.D.O. Following the burial, the family will be receiving friends at 20 rue Fredmir, Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Shiva continues in Toronto, on Tuesday November 10 through Thursday, November 12 at 427 Old Orchard Grove from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., and Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Evening services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the "Flora and Lou Naglie Memorial Fund" c/o the Baycrest Foundation, (416) 785-2875, and online at www.baycrest.org/donate.
Helen Diane Rosenzweig
ROSENZWEIG, Helen Diane (nee Dresher). Peacefully, in her 100th year, on Thursday, November 5, 2015, we lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Beloved wife for 60 years of the late Moe Rosenzweig. Cherished mother of Gloria Golberg Fenster of Montreal, Barbara Stengel of Los Angeles and the late Marvin Ross. Mother-in-law of Anna Ross of Toronto, the late Richard Fenster, and the late Michael Golberg. Loving grandmother of Jonathan Golberg of Malone, NY, Stefany Golberg and Morgan Meis of Pennsylvania, Adam Ross, Jamie Ross and the late Alicia Ross of Toronto. Proud great-grandmother of Meira, Leah, Sophia and Avi Golberg of Boynton Beach, Florida. Special lady to Jerry Mariasine. Predeceased by her brothers, Benny, Matthew (Fritzi), and Maurice Dresher and sisters Rebecca Werner (Max), and Barbara Coodin (Motel). Helen was a beautiful, kind and generous woman who was admired by all. Special thanks to Aida Gozlan of Neve Ora and caregivers Josefina, Lily, Meagan, Brenda, Lornetta and Ludy for making her last years good ones and the doctors, nurses and staff at the Jewish General Hospital, 8 West for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the King George Benefit Association Section, Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter Gloria Fenster’s home on Sunday following burial and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily Monday through Wednesday. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Helen Rosenzweig Fund for Geriatric Psychiatry” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, 514-340-8251.
Diana Lipson Maislin
Peacefully, on Friday, November 6, 2015, with her loving family by her side. Devoted wife of the late Ruby Lipson, the late Sydney Maislin and companion of the late Ben Lands. Beloved mother of Sharon Lipson and Avy Lipson. Most cherished grandma of Robyn Kuczer; Shawn Lipson, Erin, and Robert Lipson of Philadelphia. Proud great-grandma of Zach Schriftman. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jerry and Etta Gross, Vinda and the late Danny Gross; and sister-in-law of the late Sue and the late Aaron Milstein, the late Sylvia and the late Louis Ram, the late Annie and the late Myer Farovitch, the late Helen and the late Benny Brown, the late Mary and the late Mickey Gold. Diana will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family, and by all those whose lives she touched. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of 7 West and the Palliative Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 8 at 3:30 p.m. Burial at the Montefiore Protective Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s through Tuesday evening. Contributions in Diana’s memory may be made to the ”Diana Lipson Maislin Memorial Fund for Palliative Care” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Beverly Bloom
BLOOM, Beverly (nee Gross). On Thursday, November 5, 2015, in her 83rd year. Loving wife of David for 62 years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Howard, Jeff and Susan, Mitchell Bloom and Evelyn Dresher, and Earl. Caring grandmother of Peter and Liz; Dayna, Corey and Alexa; Amanda and Marissa; Matthew and Noah. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Steve and Saryl Gross, Lenora and the late Leo Rotgaus. Daughter of the late Rae and the late Abe Gross. Beverly was loved by all those whose lives she touched. She will be forever remembered for her smile, kindness, wit, charm, and sense of humour. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Sunday, November 8 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the New Memorial Park Cemetery, De La Savane. Shiva at 5950 Cavendish Blvd. Contributions in her memory may be made to MADA Community Centre, 514-342-4969, ext. 229.
