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Elissa Brazer
BRAZER, Elissa (nee Bloom). At home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, October 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Bonnie and Tim Fisher, Marlene and the late Robert Miszturak, Neil and Cynthia. Cherished Bubby of Jared, and Jessica. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Casper and Sylvia Bloom. She will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home, through Friday, 2 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Elissa Brazer Memorial Fund for Hope & Cope” c/o Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Michaela (Micky) Paulian
PAULIAN, Michaela (Micky). Suddenly, on Monday, October 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Tom Campeau. Dear daughter of Caroline and the late Gustave Paulian. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Florence, Howard and Wendy, and Timmy. Cherished Grandma of Felicia, Kayla, and Andrew. Michaela will be sadly missed by her family, friends, colleagues at Maimonides Geriatric Centre, and by all who knew her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva strictly private. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sindel (Johnny) Weitman
Peacefully, in his ninety-eighth year, on Monday, October 7, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Fela Zukerman. Loving father and father-in-law of Sylvia Weitman, the late Angela and the late Richard Bergman. Cherished Zaidie of Pamela Bergman, and Adam and Jaclyn Bergman of Miami. Proud great-grandfather of Aven. Predeceased by his brothers, Chaim and Yankel who perished in the Holocaust, and by his sister, Baila. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. Graveside service on Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00 a.m., at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Montreal Torah Centre, (514) 739-0770.
Sophie Simco
SIMCO, Sophie (née Pervin). Peacefully in Montreal, on Sunday, October 6, 2013 in her ninety-ninth year. Beloved wife of the late Moe. Devoted mother of Robert Simco (Helen), Roni Simco Gerstel (David), Stephen Simco (Lila), and Charles Simco (Pamela). Beloved grandmother of Michael Gerstel (Lauren), Benjamin Simco, Russell Simco, Lauren Mary Fan Gerstel, Katie Simco, Lucie Simco and Johanna Simco. Sophie was predeceased by her siblings Michael (Bunny), Joe (Effie), Harris (Sarah), Hy, and Tim Pervin. She will be warmly remembered by her sister-in-law Ruth Simcoe and her many nieces, nephews and friends. Sincere thanks to Jennifer and her team: Sylvia, Yvonne and Ueth for their care, devotion and for keeping Sophie comfortable, safe and happy. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. West, Montreal on Wednesday, October 9th at 3:00 pm. Burial at the Shomrim Laboker Congregation, Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 5551 Robinson Avenue, Cote St. Luc; on Wednesday following burial, Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, Friday from 2 to 4 pm, Saturday from 7 to 9 pm, and Sunday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice. In good humour and cracking jokes to the end, Sophie will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her wonderful cooking and baking, and her love of adventure and of life.
Jacob (Yankel) Mandelcorn
MANDELCORN, Jacob (Yankel). Peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Lena Fuchs for sixty-eight years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Harry and Molly Mann, Bella and Morrie Glick, Sarah and David Druker. Cherished Zaidie of David Mann and Melissa Wolkowicz, Jonah Mann and Laura Rovinescu; Mitchell and Ali Glick, Daniel Glick and Nathalie Roberge; Jason, and Amanda Druker. Proud great-grandfather of Lyla Mann. Predeceased by his parents and siblings who perished in the Holocaust. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, October 7 at 1:15 p.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced, for details please visit www.paperman.com Contributions in his memory may be made to United Talmud Torahs of Montreal/Herzliah, (514) 739-2291.
Solomon Drobetsky
Peacefully, on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Beloved husband of Goldie Sirota for sixty-four years. Devoted father of Perry (Joy), Elliot, and Jason (Heather). Cherished grandfather of Christopher, William, Julian, Amber, Eden, and Morgan. Predeceased by his dear siblings and their spouses, Ethel and Kalman Angel, Hilda and Morris Moscovitch, Gertrude and Boris Levine. Solomon will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, October 13 at 12 noon. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva strictly private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Sophie Winstan
WINSTAN, Sophie (nee Steinberg). Peacefully, in her one-hundredth year, on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Moe. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Mike Brandspigel, and Frank Winstan (Laura). Cherished Bubby of Mimi Brandspigel (Lily), Debrah and Larry Berman, Steven and Loretta Brandspigel. Proud great-grandmother of Brandon, Taylor and Jordyn Berman, and Adam Brandspigel. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rose and the late Ben Fagen, Molly and the late Moe Rapchik, Freda and the late Aaron Baylin, the late Jean and the late Frank Clenman, the late Cele and the late Jack Gellis, the late Mike and the late Mary Steinberg, the late Ethel and the late Bill Shusterman, the late Wolfe and the late Rose Steinberg, and sister-in-law of Ethel and the late Abe Siver, Rose and the late Ike Winstan. Sophie will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and all who knew her. The family would like to thank her caregiver Marisela, for her love and devoted care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva private. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Roslyn Shenker
SHENKER, Roslyn (nee Dermer). Suddenly, on Sunday, October 13, 2013, in her eighty-eighth year. Wife of the late John Shenker. Most beloved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and Jerry Solomon, Linda and Joe Titleman, and Judi Shenker. Cherished grandmother of Michael Solomon, Erica Solomon and Jeff Winterstein; Naomi Titleman and David Colla, Mark Titleman (Nicole Schwartz), Emily and Matthew Walker. Proud great-grandmother of Liam and Annie Winterstein, Nathaniel and Jory Colla. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Edie and Norm Glickman, Ruth and the late Fred Dermer, the late Sol and the late Stella Dermer, the late Shirley and the late Ben Silverman, and the late Harold Dermer. Sister-in-law of Tanya and the late Morris Lauber, Norma and the late Harry Shenker. Special friend of Fay and Joe Shaffer. Roslyn will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, October 16 at 12 noon. Burial at the Young Israel of Montreal Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home. Contributions in Roslyn’s memory may be made to the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, (514) 343-3529 ext.: 7373.
Rose Polansky
POLANSKY, Rose (née Shiff). It is with great sadness that we announce Rose’s peaceful passing with grace and dignity, on Monday, October 14, 2013 at the age of one-hundred-and-two. Wife of the late Nathan, and beloved mother of Barbara Axel. Devoted grandmother of Merrick and Lindsey, and proud great-grandmother of Ellery, Thomas, and Gray. Predeceased by her loving siblings and their spouses, Mary and Issie Zemel, Fanny and Mayer Ader, Eva and Jack Poliskin, and Sender Shafson. Dearest sister-in-law of Yetta and the late Jack Polansky, Victor and Alice Polansky, Saul and Louise Polansky, Rose and Nathan Caplan, the late Solly and the late Sarah Polansky, the late Betty and the late Issie Kogan. Rose will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to her wonderful caregivers Cori, Maureen, Babsi, and Evelyn for their exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Thursday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva to be announced. Contributions in Rose’s memory may be made to the “Rose Polansky Memorial Fund” c/o the Heart and Stroke Foundation, (514) 871-1551.
Hedda Hoffer
HOFFER, Hedda (née Zenoff).
1935-2013.
Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Larry Hoffer, Steven and Tina Hoffer, Andy and Stacy Hoffer, Shelley and Zohar Shahar, and Alana Hoffer. Cherished grandmother of Hillary Hoffer; Jazzmin, and Sam Hoffer; Nofar, and Shaked Shahar.
Dear brother of Larry Zenoff.
Funeral service on Friday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m., at Temple Sinai, Denver, Colorado.
Rachel Margulies
MARGULIES, Rachel (née Epstein). Peacefully, on Thursday, October 17, 2013 in her ninety-first year. Rachel was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph, and leaves behind her two sons - David and his wife, Esther, and their three children, Maya, Tamir and Adam; Leor and his wife, Anne, and their son, Matthew. In addition, she leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Noah and Joshua. She will be missed by her family, friends and all those people she touched throughout her life. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the 5th floor at Maimonides Geriatric Centre for their exceptional care, and to her caregivers Ann, and Ivey for their patience and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Friday, October 18 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Nusach Hoari Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her son David’s home on Friday until 3:30 p.m., Sunday through Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Contributions in Rachel’s memory may be made to the Hadassah WIZO Organization of Canada, (514) 933-8461, or to the Beth Ora Congregation, (514) 748-6559.
