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Elias Koffler
KOFFLER, Elias. On Friday, November 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Netti (Sheindel). Loving father and father-in-law of Ady and Nancy. Cherished Opa of Rozanne (Rivka) and Chuna Silverman, and Richard. Proud great-grandfather of Yehuda Leib, Rachel Miriam, Akiva Nehemia and Yaacov Hillel. Dear brother of Joseph (Esther). Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Monday, November 23 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Stepaner Congregation Section, de la Savane. Shiva at his son’s home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. until Wednesday evening.
Harry Miller
MILLER, Harry. Peacefully in his ninety-eighth year, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Beloved husband of Tobie for sixty-seven years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Dr. Norman Miller and Garrett Phalen, and Jerry Miller. Cherished Zadie of Ilana and Joshua Miller. Proud great-grandfather of Leo Dale, Benjamin Miller and Casey Miller. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gabriel and Sandra Miller of Edmonton, and predeceased by his other siblings and their spouses; brother-in-law of Joe and Fay Schaffer, Anne and the late Ben Schaffer. Harry will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, November 27 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Bassarabier Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at the Montefiore Residence on Sunday from 11 to 2 and 4 to 7 p.m. and on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. only. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, 514-340-8220.
Janet Deitcher
March 24, 1944 – November 25, 2015. Peacefully, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Daughter of the late Ruth Clark and the late Moses Deitcher, and stepdaughter of Phyllis Deitcher. She leaves behind her three children and their spouses, Shawn and Serena Levy, Deborah Levy and Ross Arbuck, Robert and Connie Paris, as well as nine beautiful grandchildren. Sister and sister-in-law of Jonathan and Dianne Deitcher, David Deitcher and William Raff. She will be lovingly remembered by her aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank Brenda Thomas and the staff of Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, November 27 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 2 Westmount Sq. #1701, Friday following burial. Contributions in Janet’s memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext.: 2207.
Moe Segal
SEGAL, Moe. Peacefully in his ninety-fifth year, on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Devoted husband of the late Geraldine (Gerry). Beloved father of Bruce Segal, Joel Segal and partner Cheryl Blas, the late Nancy Segal. Cherished grandfather of Lauren Kaplin and Brian Kozlowski, Eric, and Andrea Kaplin; Max, and Adam Segal. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Pearl and Mort Miro, the late Celia and the late Al Lipes, the late Dorothy and the late Edward Sirota, the late Tauba and the late Charles Segall; and brother-in-law of Terry Pelletier, the late Sid, the late Betty, the late Agie, the late Larry, the late Johnny, the late Ulric, the late Annette, and the late Albert. Sadly mourned by Susan Mittleman, and her daughters Lindsay, and Alexandra Rothstein. Moe will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Special thanks to the exceptional staff at Ste. Anne’s Hospital for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, November 20 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 Chemin de la Forêt. Shiva at his son Joel’s home. Contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer Groupe, A.G.I, 514-485-7233.
Shirley Robins
ROBINS, Shirley (nee Miller). Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Ab Robins. Beloved mother and mother -in-law of Bill and Lilly Robins, Joan Robins, Randy Robins and Alan Lemay. Cherished grandmother of Melissa and Stephen Birman, and Jason Robins. Proud great-grandmother of Cole and Addison Birman. Sister of the late Phil Miller. Dear sister- in - law of Estelle Caplan, the late Jean Robins, the late Betty and the late Elmer Marshall, the late Lillian and the late Sydney Segall, the late Rose Robins. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her cousin and best friend Ruth Nadler, her nieces, nephews, family and many close friends. Heartfelt thanks to her many caregivers especially Denise, Stephanie, Stella, Sherma and Elizabeth. Special thanks to nurse Sophia and the palliative care team at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her home through Sunday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation Healthy Kids Fund at 514-934-4846, www.childrenfoundation.com.
Irving Bernstein
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irving on Friday, November 20, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Bernice. Devoted father and father-in-law of Ted Bernstein and Roslyn Fine, Sharon and Wadek Bobak. Cherished grandfather of Lyndsay, Matthew and Jonathan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Nat S. and the late Sarah Bernstein, Rae and the late Victor Resnickoff, Al and the late Minnie Bernstein, the late Sam and the late Esther Bernstein, the late Annie and the late Norman Price. Predeceased by Bernice’s siblings and their spouses, Arthur and Kitty King, Annie and Harry Beloff, Margie and Bob Rothstein. Irving will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to his caregiver, Emy for her care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 24 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Russian Polish Hebrew Cemetery (1st gate from Victoria), de la Savane. Shiva at his home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Wednesday evening. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Quebec, (514) 871-1551.
Tammy Beth Miller
On Monday, November 23, 2015, at the age of fifty-one. Daughter of the late Marlene and the late Philip Miller. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sheryl and Steve Miller, Sheldon and Florence Miller, and Robbie Miller. Special friend of Hilton Riley. Forever in Tammy’s heart... Marlene and Khiara. Graveside service on Tuesday, November 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chevra Kadisha Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri corner Sauvé Streets. Shiva through Tuesday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the JEM Workshop, (514) 735-4217.
Myer Engel
ENGEL, Myer. On Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Beloved husband of Shirley Schacter for sixty-nine years. Loving father and father-in-law of Ralph and Veeta Engel, and Franceen Engel. Adored Zaida of Rabbi Zvi and Laurie Engel, Aviva Engel, Atara and Avi Bessin; Samuel Chmielash and Pamela Goldsmith, and Steven Chmielash. Proud great-grandfather of Gavriel, Koby, Maayan, Aderet Engel; Yoni Mydlarski; Uriel, Elianna, Serena Bessin. Predeceased by his siblings and their spouses Sydney and Bertha Engel, Bella and Sidney Tansky, and Isaac Engel. Dear brother-in-law of Sydney Schacter. Myer will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Thursday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Congregation Section, Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his son Ralph’s home. Morning and evening services at the house of shiva. For time of services, please visit www.paperman.com. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, 514-340-8220, or to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, 514-483-2121, ext. 2207.
Herman (Henri) Unger
UNGER, Herman (Henri). At home, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in his 101st year. Beloved husband of Denise for sixty-four years. Loving father and father-in-law of Philip and Raizell, and Bernard and Shelley. Proud Pepe of Geoffrey, Eli, Leslie and the late Mariah. Predeceased by his many siblings. Dear brother-in-law of Salomon and the late Anna Buch. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W. on Friday, November 20 at 12 p.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his son’s home on Friday until 4 p.m., Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday and Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Mariah Unger’s Fund” c/o O.C.A.D. University Development Office https://www.ocadu.ca/giving/ways-to-give/commemorative-giving.htm.
William Morton (Bill) Bookbinder
On Sunday, November 22, 2015. Loving father and father-in-law of Sharon (Sam) and Bruce Cuttell. Survived by Marvin and his children. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Irving, Lucy and the late Al Gold, George and Suzanne. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 24 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Temple Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield.
