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Blanka Basch
It is with great sadness that Eva, Marcel, Daniel, and Chantal (Derek) announce the passing of our beloved mother, mother-in-law and Bubby. Blanka was the childhood sweetheart and cherished wife of the late Eliezer Basch. She is also survived by niece and best friend Elizabeth Loeffler, son Sheldon Charles Basch (Wendy Gold), grandchildren Sandra (Donny Knoll), Michael, Jodi, great-grandson Etiel Ezra, and many other family members and friends. Special thanks to Marites Franco, Rose Miller, Sandy Baitel and the wonderful caregivers at Beit Chai Senior Residence. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Shiva and services Monday to Friday at her son’s home in Thornhill, Ontario; morning services at 7:15 a.m., evening services at 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf, (514) 488-4946.
Dorothy Gray
GRAY (GOICHMAN), Dorothy. On Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Much loved sister of the late Elaina Yolles (the late Ben). Daughter of the late Libba and the late Gedalia Goichman. She will be lovingly remembered by her many cousins, their families and all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, January 20 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Victorian Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in her memory may be made to the YM-YWHA, (514) 737-8628 ext.: 267.
Yuli Turovsky
TUROVSKY, Yuli. On Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Eleonora Leonova. Devoted father and father-in-law of Natasha Turovsky and Luo Di. Dear brother-in-law of Elena Leonova and Zorik Kozlov. He will be sadly missed by his family, students, colleagues, and by all who knew and respected him worldwide. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon W., on Monday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in his memory may be made to Chamber Orchestra Nouvelle Generation (514) 587-2477, or Chamber Orchestra I Musici de Montreal (514) 982-6037.
Maurice Rak
RAK, Maurice. With courage and dignity, on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Beloved husband of Sarah Segall for forty-four years. Loving father of Charles, Jordan and Jody, and Alison. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Esther Rak, Danny and Sheila Naygeboren, and brother-in-law of Michael and Susan Segall. He will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, family, and many friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Golda Tradowski, Kathy MacDonald, and the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Mount Sinai Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, January 20, at 12:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 101 Marie Curie, D.D.O. from 2:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in Maurice’s memory may be made to the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, (514) 369-2222, ext. 1334.
Flore Chonchon
CHONCHON, Flore (née Sachs). Peacefully, on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Rachel Chonchon and Robert Nowinsky, Elie and Parvine Chonchon. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan; Ariel, Elias, and André. Proud great-grandmother of Delphine, and Léoni. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Nisso and Sylvie Sachs, the late Maurice and the late Ruth Sachs; and sister-in-law of the late Suzanne, the late Marie, and the late Sabatino. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Monday, January 21, at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Beit Abraham Congregation section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home on Monday and Tuesday, and continuing in New York.
Josef Fayer
On Saturday, January 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Cyna Cymerman for fifty-seven years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Gilda and Alain Look, and Emanuel. Cherished grandfather of Sabrina, Jonathan, Arielle, and Gabriel Look; Spencer, Maggie and Benjamin Fayer. Brother and brother-in-law of Elisabeth and the late Erich Fayer, Monique and the late Dagobert Fayer; and brother-in-law of Madelaine and the late Isaac Mizrahi, Fernande and Joseph Mizrahi. Sadly mourned by his nieces and nephews, especially Percy, Samuel and Phillip Fayer to whom he was very close. He will be missed by his family and friends. Special thanks to the staff or 4W at the Jewish General Hospital for their care and kindness. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, January 21 at 1 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Josef Fayer Memorial Fund” c/o Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, (514) 369-2222 ext.: 1334.
Helen Bookman
BOOKMAN, Helen (née Klaiman). Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Devoted mother of Sandy (Simon), and the late Ricky. Cherished grandmother of Shanyn and Brad Milech. Loving daughter of the late Sophie and the late Sol. Dear sister of the late Florence Aronoff. Aunt of Leon, and Rachelle. The family would like to thank Dr. Melnychuk, nurse Franceen Vennes, and the staff of the West Island Palliative Care Residence for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Tuesday, January 22, at 12:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham New section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her daughter’s home from 2:00 p.m. daily, through Thursday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to the “Helen Bookman Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. A remarkable lady, she will be missed by all who knew her.
Julius Fagen
Peacefully, in his ninety-seventh year, on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Laurin. Loving father and father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Predeceased by his brother, Sam. Julius will be sadly missed by his family, colleagues, friends and all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, January 22 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Rabbi Martin Penn
PENN, Rabbi Martin. Peacefully, on Monday, January 21, 2013, on his sixty-third birthday. He leaves to mourn his son Jeremy, his mother and father Leon and Florence Penn, his sister and brother-in-law Roslyn and Norman Malin, and his brother and sister-in-law Harold and Rosa Penn. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, Alana and Jeff Strebinger, Donna Malin, Fallyn and David Malin, Shari-Ann and Benjamin Levine, Tamara Penn and fiancé Lowen Weizel, and by his great-nieces Lilly Summer Strebinger, and Isabella Grace Levine. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. The family would like to thank his special friends Rabbi Yonah Rosner, Shelly Hershon, and Ronnie Gehr. Special thanks to his caregivers Robel, Filimon, Avrahet, and Joel. Deepest gratitude to Dr. Michael Sebag. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, January 22, at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Rabbi Martin Penn Memorial Fund” c/o Congregation Shomrim Laboker, (514) 731-6831.
Alvin Wapia
WAPIA, Alvin. Peacefully, after a courageous battle on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Beloved husband and soulmate of Sylvia Saragossi. Adoring father and father-in-law of Heidi, Marni and Arin Otis, and Alex. Very special Zaidie of Jonah, and Abbi Otis. Son of the late Max and the late Sarah Wapia. Son-in-law of Lisette Saragossi. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Rita Wapia and the late Isaac Berdowski. Alvin will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Warshawsky, Dr. Julio Faria, Joanna Bailey, Moish Bronet, Roula Habchy and the exceptional staff of the Intensive Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, January 24 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Alvin Wapia Memorial Fund” for the I Hear You Campaign c/o the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 934-4846.
Esther Berson
BERSON, Esther (nee Lieberman). Suddenly, on Monday, January 21, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Marvin (Mendy). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Stewart and Elissa of Ottawa, and Brandee and Earl. Devoted grandma of Madison, Hannah and Lauren. Esther will be missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, January 24 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her daughter’s home, after 2 p.m. daily. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Esther Lieberman Berson Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
