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Arnold Kastner
KASTNER, Arnold. Peacefully, in his eighty-eighth year surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, March 26, 2012. Beloved husband of Evelyn Plotnick for sixty-three years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Barry and Esta, Sharon and Harry Friedmann, Bonnie and Freddy Master, Irwin Kastner and Coleen Doherty. Cherished Zaida of Ryan, Jaime and Derek Kastner; Josh Friedmann and fiancée Ava Schlisser, Dan Friedmann and Pat Spencer; Jordan, David and Melissa Master; Tyler and Jenna Kastner. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sid and Aviva Kastner, Murray Kastner and Andrea Fieldman. Special thanks to Lolita and the staff of 3 North of the Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 27 at 3:00 pm. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 11111 Cavendish Blvd., St. Laurent from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm daily. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121 ext. 2207, or to the Just for Kids Foundation, (514) 989-7673.
Camilla (Jamila) Sebag
SEBAG, Camilla. In her one hundred and third year, on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Mordechai. Devoted mother of Solomon, Robert, Yehoshua, Gabriel, Emile Segev, the late Tery Namiash, the late Eliezer, the late Annie Selinger, and the late Jacob. Cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Chevra Shaas Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 5606 Palmer Ave., C.S.L.
Rella Schwarz
SCHWARZ, Rella (nee Edelstein). Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Nathan. Devoted mother of Bill (Lisa). Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Aaron. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sally and the late Herman Porper, Sylvie and the late Issie Edelstein, the late Udina Edelstein, the late Rebecca and the late Jacob Schwartz. Rella will be sadly missed by her family, friends and the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation community. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, March 9 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt. Shiva to be announced. Donations in Rella’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Anna Gerchicoff
GERCHICOFF, Anna (nee Stroll). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 29, 2012, in her ninety-first year. Wife of the late Hyman. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Brian Gerchicoff and Darlene Priest-Brown, Barry Jay Gerchicoff and Dr. Meeda Mashal. Cherished grandmother of Brent Gerchicoff and Leah Trineer, Kristin Gerchicoff and David Gerchicoff. Proud great-grandmother of Brennan and Aidan Gerchicoff. Dear sister of Gerald Stroll, and sister-in-law of the late Eva and the late Sam Dreznick, the late Louis and the late Becky Gerchicoff, the late Joseph and the late Hilda Gerchicoff. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of 6 West Geriatrics at the Jewish General Hospital, and to the staff of Castel Royale for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, April 1 at 10 a.m. Burial at the Knights of Pythias Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at 5582 Robinson Ave., C.S.L., from 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Contributions in Anna’s memory may be made to the Diabetes Research Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Lilyan Labis
LABIS, Lilyan, RN (nee Rotgaus). Peacefully, in her seventy-sixth year, on Thursday, March 29, 2012, with her granddaughter, Veronica by her side. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Stanley for more than fifty-three years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Eric, and Mona and Joseph Morgentaler. Cherished grandma of Shane and Karen Labis; Veronica and Matthew Morgentaler. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Miriam and Michael Stirrup. Dear aunt of Jeffrey and Irene Stirrup, Sean and Judy Stirrup, and great-aunt “Lily” of Chloë and Owen. Daughter of the late Samuel and the late Dora Rotgaus. Special thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses of 9 West ICU at the Montreal General Hospital and to Dr. Bader Al-Bader. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Leslie Hore Belisha Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 37 Promenade des Îles, Laval. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Lilyan Labis Memorial Fund for Lung Cancer Research” c/o Montreal General Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-8230.
Bessie Albert
ALBERT, Bessie. On Friday, March 30, 2012, in her one hundredth year. Daughter of the late Joseph and the late Rebecca Albert. Beloved sister of Roquel Croll, the late Esther and the late Bryna. Cherished aunt of Susan Rosen, Alvin Croll and Bob Croll. Great-aunt of Sam Amy-Rosen, Joshua Croll, Benjamin Croll and Annie Croll. A Special thanks to her companion, Dore for her love and devotion, and the staff at Maimonides for their care. Graveside service on Monday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m., at the Beth David Congregation Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Lajeunesse St. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Margaret Kulik
KULIK, Margaret (nee Friedman). A Holocaust survivor. On Saturday, March 31, 2012, after a valiant struggle with debilitating illness. Devoted wife of Maximilian Kulik for sixty years. Mother of Sam (Paula). Beloved grandmother of Celina. Sister-in-law of Irving and Esther Kulik, Paul and the late Sonya Kulik. Margaret will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends in Canada, United States and Israel. A special message of gratitude by her family to the floor staff of 2NE and CCU at the Jewish General Hospital for the kindness they showed her during her stay there, and to her cousins, Sandra and Robert Birnbaum for their moral support during this difficult time. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, April 2 at 12 noon. Burial at the Young Israel of Montreal Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 6625 Mackle Rd. #204, C.S.L. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. A woman who knew the value of true love and friendship.
William Merson
MERSON, William. Peacefully, on Friday, April 6, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Mark and Lorraine Merson, Kim and Michael Cierson. Adored grandfather of Kristina and Evan; Nicholas and Tanya. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Jack and Rachel Merson, and predeceased by his other brothers, Edward, Harold, Herbert, Louis, Samuel and Lawrence. He will be deeply missed by his family and many dear friends. Special thanks to Sandra for always being there. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 10 at 12 noon. Burial at the Knights of Pythias Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
William Merson
MERSON, William. Peacefully, on Friday, April 6, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Mark and Lorraine Merson, Kim and Michael Cierson. Adored grandfather of Kristina and Evan; Nicholas and Tanya. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Jack and Rachel Merson, and predeceased by his other brothers, Edward, Harold, Herbert, Louis, Samuel and Lawrence. He will be deeply missed by his family and many dear friends. Special thanks to Sandra for always being there. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 10 at 12 noon. Burial at the Knights of Pythias Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Amy Iny
INY, Amy (nee Saleh). Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Toronto. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Linda Iny Lempert and Alan Lempert of Toronto. Proud Nana of Jeremy and Adam. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Maurice and Angele Saleh, Richard Saleh, Evelyne and Fouad Darwish, Raymonde and Henry Ani, Emile Saleh, Dr. George and Yvonne Saleh, Rose and the late Edward Saleh. Dear sister-in-law of Josephine and the late Nazem Iny, the late Mouzli and the late Ezra Sehaik, the late Regina and the late Ezra Iny, the late Marcelle and the late Selman Saleh. Amy will be sadly mourned and lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Very special thanks to her caregivers, Gigi, Sally and Nelly for bringing her loving kindness and comfort. Special thanks also to Dr. Marjorie Comeau for her care while Amy lived in Montreal, and to Dr. Kevin Workentin and the wonderful staff at the Toronto East General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 10 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva private. Due to the advent of Passover, shiva commences Saturday night, April 14. Contributions in Amy’s memory may be made to the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation, (514) 737-3695.
