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Douglas Morris
Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, in his ninety-seventh year. Beloved father and father-in-law of Rhonda and Joel Ellbogen, the late Linda and the late Joseph Abrams. Loving grandfather of Michael Ellbogen and Jessica Carter, Evan Ellbogen; Cory and Erin, and Jaime Abrams. Proud great-grandfather of Harlow and Harrison Ellbogen; Lexie, Teagan and Emma Abrams. Douglas will be fondly remembered for his kind and gentle manner by his family, friends and all who knew him. Special thanks to the compassionate and devoted staff and volunteers at the Sainte-Anne’s Hospital for their exceptional care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Gan Shalom Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his daughter's home through Sunday evening. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Sainte-Anne’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 457-3440 ext.: 8484.
Philip Cohen
On Monday, November 16, 2015, in his ninety-fifth year. Beloved husband of the late Lenna Kelenson. Devoted father of Shelley Cohen, and the late Barry Cohen. Proud Zaidie of Barry and Sabrina, David, and Katie. Dear brother-in-law of Bern and Sylvia, the late Sonny, and the late Thelma Kelenson. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, November 18 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Tifereth Israel Section, de la Savane. Shiva at his daughter’s home, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in Philip’s memory may be made to the “Barry Murray Cohen Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
George Amar
AMAR, George. Peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Devoted father and father-in-law of Jeffrey and Danielle. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra. Dear son of the late Yaacov and the late Rena Amar. Predeceased by his siblings and their spouses of Paris, France. George will be sadly missed by his cousins Albert and Georgette, Armand and Anne, Samuel and Monique, Daniel Sebag and their families, and by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Wednesday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Thilim Pinsker Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in his memory may be made to Shaar Hashomayim Congregation, 514-937-9471.
Robert 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.
Marvin Fineberg
FINEBERG, Marvin. On Monday, November 16, 2015. Beloved husband and best friend of Goldie Medwetsky. Devoted father and father-in-law of Nancy and Stewart Purkis of Lethbridge, Alberta. Cherished Grandpa of Zachary, Nicholas and Timothy Purkis. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Archie (Arthur) Fineberg and Elaine Kalman, Hester Fineberg and David Culham; and brother-in-law of Larry and Leslie Medwetsky, the late Issie Medwetsky. Marvin will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Veronique Dubuc and to the doctors, nurses and staff of the neurological and palliative care units of Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, November 19 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth-El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his brother’s home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, (514) 342-1234.
Mary Lifschitz
LIFSCHITZ, Mary (nee Stenzler). Peacefully in Toronto, on Friday, November 13, 2015, in her 89th year. Devoted wife of the late Ruben. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Phyllis and Marty Blum, Joel and Aviva Lifschitz. Cherished Bubbie of Heather and Eric Goodman, Joshua and Sandra Blum, Ross Lifschitz. Proud great-grandmother of Ryan and Matthew Goodman; Levi and Amelia Blum. Mary will be sadly mourned and fondly remembered by her family and all who knew her. Many thanks to the staff of 7 South at Baycrest Apotex, Toronto, for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral services from Paperman &Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Young Israel of Chomedey Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Laval. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s through Sunday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 1-800-616-8816.
John Douglas (Doug) Lehberg
LEHBERG, John Douglas (Doug). Doug passed away peacefully with his loving grandson, Joshua, at his side on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Vita for 66 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Karen and Stephen Tafler, and Mark and Mary. Proud and adoring Zaide of Joshua, Debra (John), Jamie and Sean, Jeffrey, Victoria. Amazing and cuddly great Zaide of Zachary, Michael and JJ. Loving brother and brother-in-law of the late Bob and the late Aileen Lehberg. Ever loving and supportive uncle of Susan, David and Marla, and Joanne and Morris. Loving son of the late Rose and the late Sidney Lehberg. Dear friend of Betty Goldenberg. He will be forever missed by his lifelong friends, Eleanor and Leo Copnick, Joe and Gerri Feller, and Esther Schrier. The family would like to thank Drs. Peter Lipes for his forty years of care and support, Caroline Michel, and the staff of the Hemodialysis Unit at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Special thanks to his dear caregiver and friend Isabelle for her undying love and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, November 6 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Temple Beth Sholom Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations in Doug’s memory may be made to The Hemodialysis Unit or to The Heart Function Clinic c/o The Jewish General Hospital Foundation, 514-340-8251. He was our patriarch, his shoes can never be filled. He was our family treasure and we will miss him forever.
Ethel Epstein
On Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Sid Epstein. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Mandi Epstein and Brian Fisher. Dear sister of Dorothy Hymes, and Mindy McMillan. Devoted grandmother of Dylan. She will be sadly missed by her partner, Phil Anker. Funeral service at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West, Toronto, Friday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the "Ethel Epstein Memorial Fund" c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca.
Dr. Margie Bleyer Lieberman
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at her home in Toronto. Beloved wife of Dr. Irwin Lieberman. Devoted mother of Rachel, and Sarah. Much loved daughter of Zsuzsi and Frank Bleyer. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Kathy Bleyer and Jon, David and Anita, Gary and Lynda, and Francis and Bill. Lovingly remembered by her many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and wonderful friends. Funeral service at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West, Toronto on Friday, November 6 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Shiva at 9 Sirocco Drive, North York. Memorial donations may be made to the "Dr. Margie Bleyer Lieberman Memorial Fund for Brain Cancer Research" c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 416-780-0324, www.benjamins.ca.
Florence Susan Blanshay
BLANSHAY, Florence Susan (nee Singer). On Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Beloved mother of Marlene, and Carol-Anne Blanshay (daughters of the late Melvin Blanshay). Daughter of the late Laura Goldstein. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Arlene and the late Irving Turowitz. Special aunt of Lisa and Shana, great aunt of Lauren. Our deepest gratitude to Dr. Todd McConnell and Dr. J Prchal, and the staff of the 3rd and 5th floor at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Graveside service on Thursday, November 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at Ruby Foo’s following burial ending 9:30 p.m. continuing on Friday from 12 to 3 p.m. only. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cancer Care Unit c/o the Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation, 514-734-2694. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Lucie Lerner
LERNER, Lucie (nee Granofsky ). On Thursday, November 19, 2015. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Sydney Lerner. Dearest mother and mother-in-law of Bobbi and Ron Ziegler, Leni and David Engels, and Riki Lerner-Green and Michael Green. Nanny of Jody and Chris, Carley and Matt, Marlo; Samantha and Emily, the late Clifford, and the late Jordan. Great-grandmother of Jade, Becket and Cameron. Sister of Issie and Sharona Granofsky, and Sheila Sidline. Services will be held in Boynton Beach, Florida. Contributions in her memory may be made to “Israel Cancer Research”, 5800 Blvd. Cavendish, #405, Montreal, Quebec H4W 2T5, 514-481-2723.
