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Ruth Lander
LANDER, Ruth (née Schiller). After a brief illness, on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the age of ninety-seven. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Lander, and by her parents Anna Serchuk and Charles Schiller of Quebec City. She is survived by her daughter Sybil June, and son Philip (Bonnie Shore), grandchildren Anthony (Stephanie Whiteman), Jonathan, and Michael (Maanit Zemel), and by her great-granddaughters Sophie, and Mika. Predeceased by her sisters Sylvia, Ethel, Loretta, Sybil, and by her brother Wolfe. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Special thanks to Rosemarie Williams, Anna Mylonas, Jasmin Connelly, Dena Castello, Mary Collado, and the staff of Manoir King David. Graveside service on Sunday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m., at the Jewish Assistance Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. The family will receive condolence visits at 2174 Sherbrooke St. W., on Sunday following the graveside service until 5:00 p.m., and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and on Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Mitzvah Meals Program c/o the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, (514) 343-3529, ext. 7373. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Ruth Lander
LANDER, Ruth (née Schiller). After a brief illness, on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the age of ninety-seven. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Lander, and by her parents Anna Serchuk and Charles Schiller of Quebec City. She is survived by her daughter Sybil June, and son Philip (Bonnie Shore), grandchildren Anthony (Stephanie Whiteman), Jonathan, and Michael (Maanit Zemel), and by her great-granddaughters Sophie, and Mika. Predeceased by her sisters Sylvia, Ethel, Loretta, Sybil, and by her brother Wolfe. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Special thanks to Rosemarie Williams, Anna Mylonas, Jasmin Connelly, Dena Castello, Mary Collado, and the staff of Manoir King David. Graveside service on Sunday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m., at the Jewish Assistance Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. The family will receive condolence visits at 2174 Sherbrooke St. W., on Sunday following the graveside service until 5:00 p.m., and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and on Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Mitzvah Meals Program c/o the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, (514) 343-3529, ext. 7373. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Itzhak Rosenberg
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Zlata. Devoted father and father-in-law of Freda and George Kreiner of Brooklyn, New York, Michael and Rebecca (Heitner) Rosenberg. Cherished Zaidie of Daniel and Erica, Matthew, Samuel, Rachel, Devorah, and Sarah. Proud great-grandfather of Alexander and William Kreiner. Predeceased by his sisters Pearl and Henia. Itzhak will be sadly missed by his niece Tova in Israel, his family, and all of those whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank the staff of Steger Residence for their loving care and compassion. Funeral service took place on Thursday, March 14. Shiva strictly private. Donations in Itzhak’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
Norman Krane
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in his eighty-first year after a courageous battle with cancer. Most beloved companion of Beatrice Kastner. Son of the late Leah and the late Ben Krasovitsky. Loving father and father-in-law of Tracy and Shawn Werbitt, Harry and Helen Krane. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Werbitt, Joshua Krane and the late Ruth Goldie Krane. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Francie Krane, Shirley and Jack Sibalis, the late Helen and the late Lou Krane, the late Evelyn and the late Srulie Israelovitch. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by Eleanor Croll, his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family is grateful to the staff of 7NW at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday March 18 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva Private, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Wednesday, March 20. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Autism Speaks Canada, 1(888)362-6227.
Julius Kravitz
On Monday, March 18, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Cohen. Devoted father of Joel and Ronald. Special Zaidie of Jordan Kravitz of Los Angeles. Dear brother of Molly Kohn (the late George), the late Nathan Kravitz, and the late Saul Kravitz. Brother-in-law of Norman Cohen. Julius will be lovingly remembered by Susan Haberkorn, Sylvia, and by his nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Special thanks to Rosemarie Williams, Anna Mylonas, Tatiana and Sherill, and to the staff of Kind David Residence for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, March 21 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 6865 Norwalk Rd. #501, Cote Saint-Luc, from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Due to the advent of Passover, shiva ends Monday, March 25. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Oncology Department c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Maurice Silcoff
SILCOFF, Maurice. Peacefully, on Monday, March 18, 2013, in his one-hundred-and-fifth year. Devoted husband of the late Beatrice. Cherished and uniquely adored father of Joel (Janice Greenberg). Beloved Zadie of Elliott (Orit Hanannia), and Mireille (Michael Kronish); and treasured Great-Zadie of Noam, Maya, Libby, and Beatrice. Maurice was loved, and will be fondly remembered by Yaffa Handel (Alan), and Alison Silcoff. Predeceased by his brother Joe, his sister Annie Rosen, his sisters-in-law Clara Silcoff, Sybil Wolff, and Lylia Zuker, brothers-in-law Louis Rosen, Ben Herman, David Wolff, William Zuker, Calman Levy, and Gerald Kaushansky. Survived and sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Toba Herman, Frances Kaushansky, Margot Levy and by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to express its appreciation to the health care professionals at the Jewish General Hospital, 7th Floor NW, to the staff at the Manoir Montefiore and especially to his guardian angels, Susan, Jenny and Joy for their attention, kindness and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Montreal Workers’ Circle Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 4070 Côte-des-Neiges, please call Paperman & Sons for details. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Maurice Silcoff Memorial Fund for the Palliative Care Unit”, c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Valerie Farkas
FARKAS, Valerie (nee Linksz). Peacefully, in her ninety-ninth year, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Wife of the late Louis Farkas. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of George and Drorit. Cherished ‘Savta’ of Oren Farkas and Yael Kliers, Leechen and Michael Zukor, Yahel Farkas and Cantor Adam Stotland. Loving great-grandmother of Yuval, Gilad and Amitai Farkas; Kinneret and Ayala Zukor; Shaya Stotland. Dear aunt of Catherine Matyas. Sister of the late Julia Grunwald Holzmanova and the late Elza Vernova. Predeceased by her brother Erno who perished in the Holocaust. Sister-in-law of Eszter Grunfeld Sicherman, and the late Zoltan Farkas. Special thanks to all who care for her and loved her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at 5764 Wolseley Ave., C.S.L. Due to the festival of Passover, shiva ends Monday, March 25 at noon. Contributions in Valerie’s memory may be made to MADA Community Centre, (514) 342-4969.
Bella Adelsohn
ADELSOHN, Bella (née Rothman). On Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Wife of the late Judel. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of David and Molly Adelsohn, Esther Adelsohn, Victor and Liane Adelsohn, and Joey Adelsohn. Cherished grandmother of Joshua Lemish and fiancée Amélie-Eve Séguin, Leonard and Carolyn Lemish, Ilana and Arie Itman; Nicole Adelsohn; Sean and Sara Adelsohn, and Leah Adelsohn. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Hymie and Sally Rothman, the late Chuma Rothman, the late Betty Rothman, the late Max and the late Gitel Rothman, the late Zelda and the late Moses Scherer, the late Joe Rothman; and sister-in-law of the late Avraham, the late Mordechai, and the late Lazar Adelsohn. She will be sadly mourned by her many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her caregivers Ping Miguel, Concepcion (Ciony) Cong-O, and Mila Nazareth. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Thursday, March 21 at 2:30 p.m. Burial at Nusach Hoari Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Bella and Judel Adelsohn Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Donald Braziller
BRAZILLER, Donald. It is with profound sadness that we announce Don’s passing on Monday, March 18, 2013 after a ferocious battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Sharon Miller, and the late Anne Roth. Proud father and father-in-law of Howard and Bebe, Clay and Wendy. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Jonathan, Colin, Quinton, and Olivia. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joe and Joyce Braziller. Very special brother-in-law of Gail Miller and Robert Schwartz, Brian and Fifi Miller; and son-in-law of Sylvia and the late Jack Miller. Don will be sadly missed by Ron and Marilyn Hand, Marty and Rosalie Gruber, Irwin and Nettie Klerer, his nieces, nephews, relatives, and valued friends in Montreal, New York and Florida. Sincere appreciation to Dr. Romano and the Palliative Care staff of Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as to the staff of 9E Head & Neck Surgery at the Jewish General Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Jean Zigby for his patience and understanding in treating not only the illness, but the person. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Beth Israel Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at his home, 2300 Thimens Blvd, #504, St. Laurent, ending on Monday, March 25 due to the advent of Passover. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Magic Moments Program, c/o the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, (514) 369-2222, ext. 1334.
Sylvia Silverstein
SILVERSTEIN, Sylvia (nee Steinhart). It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Sylvia Silverstein, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the age of ninety-one. Beloved wife of the late Ben Silverstein. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn and Perry Silverman, Connie Dorfman and Mel Leitman, and the late Dr. Howard Dorfman. Loving grandmother of Michael and Anne Silverman, Lisa and Lorne Levitt, Dr. Allison and Robert Hamou, Heidi and Jason Toledano, the late Frimie-Sue and the late Brian Silverman. Treasured great-grandmother of Brandon, Evan, Zachary and Adam Silverman; Sydney and Cameron Levitt; Alexa and Chloe Hamou; Brooklyn and Jax Toledano. Sylvia had a great impact on all those whose lives she touched. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, Anshei Ozeroff Section, de la Savane. Shiva at 5740 Cavendish Blvd. #911, C.S.L. Due to the advent of Passover, shiva ends on Monday morning, March 25. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Sylvia and Ben Silverstein Memorial Fund for Nursing Education” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
