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Pinhas Ibghy
Peacefully, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Husband of the late Victoria Ohayon. Loving father and father-in-law of André and Cheryl, Alicia and David, Richard and Marilou. Cherished grandfather of Laura and fiancé Steven, Gabriel, Daniel, Elan, Sarah, Jordanna and Jacob. Pinhas will be sadly missed by his siblings, family and close friends. Special thanks to the staff of Mount Sinai Hospital, Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital and Jewish General Hospital for their care, kindness and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, April 12 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva private, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, (450) 688-9550 ext.: 274.
Sonia Singal
SINGAL, Sonia (née Fulchuk). Peacefully in her eighty-seventh year, on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Sika. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Sam Singal, Diana and Michael Gabbay. Cherished Bubby of Sasha Singal, and Joshua Singal. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters who perished in the Holocaust. Sonia will be sadly missed by her nieces Sarah, and Sally Singal, her family and all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at Diana’s home. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sylvia Cohene
COHENE, Sylvia (née Shlafman). Peacefully in her ninetieth year, on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Wife of the late Joseph Cohene. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Israel, Ivan and Carolyn. Grandmother of Jessica, Tracey, and Robert. Sister of the late Jack Shlafman, the late Ida Cohene, and the late Freda Matthews. Special thanks to the staff of the Steger Residence for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Young Israel of Val Royal Congregation Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at the Steger Residence, 2450 Thimens, St. Laurent, through Wednesday evening.
Thelma Kelenson
KELENSON, Thelma. Suddenly, on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and the late Clara Kelenson. Devoted sister and sister-in-law of Bernie and Sylvia Kelenson, Phil and the late Lenna Cohen, Judith and the late Philip Kelenson. Loving aunt and great-aunt of Shelley Cohen, Joelle Kelenson, Danya and Eric Aberman, Bryan Kelenson, Barry Cohen-Olivenstein and fiancée Sabrina Kidouchim, David Cohen-Olivenstein, Katie Cohen-Olivenstein, Ariav, and Idan Kelenson. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private.
Norman Copoloff
Courageously, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in his seventy-fifth year. Beloved husband of Sharon Litvack. Adored father and father-in-law of Suzi and Dr. Michael Mechanic, Dr. Jeffrey and Renata Copoloff, and William Copoloff. Legendary grandfather of Leslie and Jonathan Mechanic; Chloe, Harrison, and Talia Copoloff. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Leonard and Vivian Copoloff, Sidney and Lottie Copoloff, Barbara and Morton Grossman, and brother-in-law of Michael and Bluma Litvack. Son of the late Philip and the late Mae Copoloff. Loving uncle to all his adoring nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Treasured cousin to many. Devoted and lifelong friend to all those whose lives he touched. Immeasurably valued associate of Carol and Allan Murray. Heartfelt thanks to Drs. Richard Sheppard, Mark Davis and Ilan Benjamin for their kindness and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the House of Israel Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 6800 Macdonald Ave. For shiva details, visit www.paperman.com. Contributions in Norman’s memory may be made to the Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400. He was the living embodiment of humility, generosity, and compassion.
Jerry Yellen
Peacefully, on Monday, April 15, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Roslyn Greenberg. Loving father and father-in-law of Ron and Elena Yellen, Heidi Yellen (Sheldon Solomon), and David Yellen (Dave Winter). Cherished Zaida of Amanda and Cayla. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Abe and Esther Yelen, Tammy and the late Issie Lewin, the late Irving and the late Helen Yallen, and brother-in-law of Norman and Sheila Greenberg, and the late Shirley Lazare. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and all who knew him. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Royal Victoria Hospital for years of excellent care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Chelemer Society Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva 25 Promenade des Îles #839, Laval. Donations in Jerry’s memory may be made to the Kidney Fund c/o the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation, (514) 843-1543.
Robert Shulman
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Sharon Swersky. Devoted father and father-in-law of Frederika and Robert Kovari. Proud grandfather of Adam. Cherished son of Lillian and the late Bennie Shulman. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Stephen and Leona Shulman, and Susan Garfield-Shulman. Loving uncle of Shawn Shulman and Kathy Strasser, Loren Shulman and Rochelle Fefergrad; Amber Garfield, and great-uncle of Brandon and Rebecca Shulman. Special thanks to the Dialysis and the Oncology Units at St. Mary’s Hospital for their care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Robert Shulman Memorial Fund” c/o St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694.
Shirley Cohen
COHEN, Shirley (née Gold). On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 we lost the shining light of our lives. Cherished wife and best friend of the late Montroy Cohen for fifty-eight years. Mourning her loss are her children Lissa Cohen and Robert Baum, Brian Cohen and Avi Marcovitch, and her grandson Jeremy Baum. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Vivien and Harry Monn. Daughter of the late Mae and the late Max Gold. Lifelong best friend of Eileen Marcus, and Rita Pearson. Beautiful, charismatic and full of life, Shirley will be fondly remembered by all. Her unique style and vibrant personality will live on in our hearts and minds. The family wishes to acknowledge the thoughtful care and attention shown to our mother by Dr. Michael Dworkind of Palliative Care at the Jewish General Hospital. Heartfelt thanks to Carol Béluse of NovaCare. We are forever indebted to Trudy Szitasi for her love and devotion to Shirley and Montroy for thirty-four years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at 1 Wood Avenue, Westmount, though Monday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Shirley and Montroy Cohen Memorial Fund”, c/o Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, (514) 937-9471. Dignified and courageous, she lived life on her own terms.
Monroe Kert
On Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Husband of the late Sybil Simak. Devoted father of Simon and Rochelle. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Audrey and the late Alex Fineberg, and brother-in-law of Marsha and Lyle Jaworski, Aida and Phil Salzman, Ruth and the late Marty Simak, Herb and the late Estelle Goldenstein. He will be sadly missed by his relatives and many dear friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, April 19 at 12 noon. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva strictly private. Contributions in Monroe’s memory may be made to charity of your choice.
Oscar Costin
COSTIN, Oscar. Peacefully, in his ninety-seventh year on Friday, April 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Ruth for sixty years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Paul Costin, Mark Costin and Casilda de Benito. Dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Hyman and the late Bernice Costin; and brother-in-law of Miriam and Dave Hart, Alan and the late Reba Seidel, the late Judith and the late Jack Spier. Oscar will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, April 21, at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Donations in Oscar’s memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400, or to the charity of your choice.
Goldie Aronson
ARONSON, Goldie (nee Cohen). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, April 22, 2013, in her ninety-eighth year. Beloved wife and best friend of Gerald for over sixty years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jerome and Nanette, Lynne and Larry, and the late Norman. Devoted grandmother of Alex and Colleen, Tina and Nick; Stacey, Melyssa and Michael, and Ilana. Proud great-grandmother of Tessa, Ellie, Austin, Eva, Eden, Callie, Noah, Matthew, Jonah, Nessa, Jayden, and Kayla. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Morris and Jane, and predeceased by her other brother and five sisters. She will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and by all who knew her. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the 3rd floor at Mount Sinai Hospital for their exceptional care and devotion. Graveside service on Thursday, April 25 at 11 a.m., at the Knights of Pythias Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at 5740 Cavendish Blvd., C.S.L., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday. Contributions in Goldie’s memory may be made to Mount Sinai Auxiliary, (514) 369-2222 ext.: 1334. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
