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Gary Goldsmith
GOLDSMITH, Gary. On Saturday, March 2, 2013. Dear son of the late Morris and the late Betty Goldsmith. Father of Kristopher, and Mikaella. Brother and brother-in-law of Mark and Joyce, Linda and George Gal, Debbie and Gary Peterson. Gary will be fondly remembered by Margit Goldsmith and Maria Hlawatschke. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 12 at 12:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. At the family’s request, shiva will be held in the strictest of privacy. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Esther Blaustein
BLAUSTEIN, Esther Irene (nee Wolff). Peacefully, in her sleep, at Mount Sinai Hospital, on Saturday, March 9, 2013. She will be sadly missed by her three children, Monte, Rebecca (Joel Caplan), and Andrea; her seven grandchildren, Sarah, Deborah, Sean, Brian, Jamie, Leilani, and Alannah; and four great-grandchildren, Lily, Koen, Tatum, and Myles. She is also missed by her sister, Rosetta Elkin. Esther was predeceased by her husband E. Henry Blaustein, and her four sisters, Annette Wolff, Sarah Orkin, Rachel Esar, and Fanny Wolff. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at 563 Lansdowne Ave., Westmount, on Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the National Council of Jewish Women, 4700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2R 1W8.
Clara Steinberg
STEINBERG, Clara (nee Witzling). Peacefully, on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the age of ninety-four. Beloved wife of the late Morris. Loving mother of Dr. William, Jonathan, and Ivy Steinberg Quaile. Mother-in law of Dr. Doris Steinberg and Allan Quaile. Cherished grandmother of Tara and Craig Steinberg. Sister of Flora Caplan, the late Jack, the late Rose Miller, and the late Pearl Shrader. Sister-in-law of the late Sydney Caplan, the late Ruth Witzling, the late Boaz Miller, the late Wes Shrader, the late Sam and the late Helen Steinberg, the late Nathan and the late Annie Steinberg, the late Jack and the late Gertrude Steinberg, the late Max and the late Sybil Steinberg Plotnick, and the late Lilly and the late Hyman Rafman. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and all who knew her. Special thanks to her caregivers, Carol, Fran and Melanie, as well as the staff of Palliative Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at 260 Dufferin Road, Hampstead, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. daily including Sunday, March 17. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the charity of your choice.
Ezra Victor Ades
On Sunday, March 10, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Most cherished and beloved husband of Regina Shama for fifty-nine years. Loving father and father-in-law of Moira and Michael Pesner, Dana and Barry Landy. Proud grandfather of Dr. Ryan Perlman and fiancée Allison Davies, Alexis Pesner, and Matthew Ades, and special ‘Papa’ to Eric, David and Laura Landy; Amy and Lori Pesner. Predeceased by his beloved parents, Victor and Marie Ades. Special thanks to Drs. Phillip Gordon and Jonathan Singerman, as well as the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 12 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Beth-El Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Ezra Ades Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723.
Vicki Friede
FRIEDE, Vicki (née Plotnick). On Monday, March 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Dear sister-in-law of Zina Friede. Devoted and loving aunt of Marsha Stall (Gavin), and Eva Friede, and great aunt of Joshua Stall, Richard Krasnow, Sam and Eric Plotnick. Great-great aunt of David Stall. The family would like to thank the staff of the Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their care and compassion. Special thanks to Joy Merriman for her many years of care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Wednesday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the North End Wilkomirer Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation, (514) 483-2121, ext 2207. The family will be receiving visitors at Ruby Foo’s Hotel following burial, until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. All of her life Vicki was strong in mind, body and spirit. A Holocaust survivor, she was a fighter to the end.
Bernard (Bernie) Clarke
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Most beloved husband of Irma Ballington Hubscher. Dear father and father-in-law of Edward Clarke and Brigitte Boisseau, and Arlene Douglas. He will be sadly mourned and fondly remembered by Irma’s children, Peggy and Earl Fixman, Mark and Chris Hubscher, Linda and Harold Perlman. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra Clarke and Arianna Clarke-Watts; Justin and Chelsea Douglas; Jeffrey and Randy Fixman, Wendy Fixman and Geoff Poulad; Adam and Emily Hubscher; and Jesseca Perlman. Loving great-grandfather of Matthew, J.J. and Sean Fixman; and Liam Poulad. Dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Al and the late Pearl Clarke, and brother-in-law of Evie and Sid Streicher. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Stanley Heisler and Dr. Richard Sheppard. Special thanks to Emina, Delina, and Esther of the Heart Function Clinic and to the staff of 2nd floor Cardiac Unit at the Jewish General Hospital. Friends are welcome to visit the family at home on Thursday, March 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, March 15 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at 6785 Korczak Cr., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily, through Monday evening, March 18. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Bernard Clarke Memorial Fund for the Heart Function Clinic” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251 or www.jghfoundation.org/donate/CB022A.html .
Saul Berg
BERG, Saul. Suddenly, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Beloved husband of May for sixty-four years. Dear father and father-in-law of David and Marie-Josée, and Julie Berg. Cherished Papa of Jérémi, Anne-Sophie, and Mat. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters. Saul will be sadly missed, but never forgotten by his family and friends. Graveside service on Friday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private, in Toronto. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Leonard Ellen
Peacefully, in his eighty-eighth year on, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Florida. Most beloved husband of Bina Margolese. Loving father and father-in-law of Ronna Ellen, Sherry Ellen, Helaine and Lennie Kliger. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan and Jill Ray, Adam and Sara Ray, Matthew and Sandrine Ray, David Ray; Gillian and Scott Zanre, Daniel Kliger, Andrew and Michelle Kliger. Most loved great-grandfather of Emma and Joshua, Aydan and Lucas, Arielle, Sophie and Liam, and Isla. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Mary and Harold Moscovitch, Mendy Ellen and Marlene Levenson, Rona and the late Mel Ellen, and the late Asher Ellen, and brother-in-law of Arlene and Moe Gilman, Ronnie and Sandra Margolese, Stanley and Lynn Margolese. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family is profoundly grateful to Leonard’s wonderful caregivers, especially Don, Julius and Dom. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 17 at 12 noon. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Leonard Ellen Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Ethel Sarwer Foner
SARWER-FONER, Ethel (nee Sheinfeld). Peacefully, at the age of eighty-seven, on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Dr. Gerald Sarwer-Foner for sixty-two years. Devoted and loving mother and mother-in-law of Gladys and Bryan Aronson, Janice and Charlie Perry, Henry Sarwer-Foner and Judy Androsoff, Brian Sarwer-Foner and fiancée Carole Forget, and the late Michael Sarwer. Treasured grandma of Julia and Matt, Jeff and Olga; Evan, Justin, Ursula, Jana; Sarah and Ariel Erdman; Tim, and Hannah Perry; Elycia, and Will Sarwer-Foner Androsoff; Alex, and Sabrina Sarwer-Foner. Proud great-grandmother of Tom, Tiernan, Aiden, and Jacob. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Irving and Sara Sheinfeld, Roslyn and Monte Swartzman. Ethel will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends, and former students. Special thanks to Abby Steinberg, Zeni Galimba, and Connie Franklin for their loving support and devotion, and to the doctors, nurses and staff of the ICU at the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 17 at 10:45 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington Ave., Westmount, Sunday until 5 p.m. Contributions in Ethel’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Her amazing energy enabled her to be both an extraordinary matriarch to her family, and a passionate and inspiring teacher to her students. She has touched and enriched the lives of many.
Pearl Rosen Ein
ROSEN-EIN, Pearl. After a lifetime of devotion to her family, Pearl Rosen-Ein passed away with courage and grace on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Pearl was the daughter of the late Isaac Rosen and the late Sonia Scholnick Rosen. Loving mother of Howard Ein (Lana), and Stephanie Ein. Caring sister of Henry Rosen, Ita Seltzer (Lionel Segal), and the late Bertha Rosen. Proud aunt of Steven, Stuart, and Eric Seltzer, Adele Lieberfarb, and Bonnie Rozinski. Adoring “grandma” of Willow, and Abra; and dedicated wife of the late Jacob Ein. Pearl was a gifted fashion designer and successful businesswoman who loved gumdrops, Bingo, purple, jangly jewellery, Manischewitz wine, Judge Judy, and Country Music. Heartfelt thanks to our dear friends, particularly Leo Weniger and Carl Henderson, along with Dr. Baird, Dr. Hackett and Dr. Cohen, the nurses and staff of the Jewish General Hospital, for their infinite patience and kindness. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. Burial at Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva private. Donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
