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Sylvia Campbell
CAMPBELL, Sylvia (née Gitnick). Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the age of ninety-one. Beloved wife of the late Lionel. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Irene and Mark Lazarovitz, Eric and Mary Ellen Montague. Proud and cherished Grandmaman of Jordan, Laine, and Gabrielle. Great-grandmother of Micah, and Noah. Predeceased by her parents William and Pearl Gitnick; and by her siblings Teddy, and Manny. The family would like to thank her exceptional caregivers, with special thanks to Maureen, and Jovita for their compassion and dedication. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Bassarabier Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 821 Alexis-Nihon, St. Laurent from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Thursday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to the “Lionel and Sylvia Campbell Scholarship Fund” c/o Congregation Beth Ora, (514) 748-6559.
Harold Brender
BRENDER, Harold. In his eightieth year, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 13, 2013. Beloved husband and best friend of Bernice Cherry for sixty years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Shelley Brender and Marc Kerschner, Susan Brender and Joseph Davis, Mark Brender and Rhonda Rudick. Cherished Zaidy of Paige Stermer and Stuart Becker, Marissa Stermer; Anthony, and Daniel Davis; Carly, Jessica, Jenna and Aiden Brender. Loving Big-Zaidy of Evan Lee Becker. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bella-Jean and Michael Tilner, and the late Hymie Brender. Predeceased by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dave and Daisy Cherry, Rose and Bill Abrams, Anita and Nat Bercovitch, Sam and Dolly Wagen, and Harry Cherry. Sadly mourned by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, December 16 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Leslie Hore Belisha Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to Magic Moments, c/o the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, (514) 369-2222, ext. 1299.
Lynn Abrams (Abramovitz)
ABRAMS (ABRAMOVITZ), Lynn M.S.W. With great courage, in Montreal, on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Beloved daughter of David and the late Reva. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Ira and Joanna. Special aunt of Daniel and Evelyn, Jonathan and Zivi, and Jordan. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Special thanks to Dr. Sturgen, Dr. Brenner, and the Palliative Care Unit of the Montreal General Hospital for their kindness and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., Montreal, on Friday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 17 Ardell Grove, Ottawa on Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions in Lynn’s memory may be made to Beit Halochem – Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, (800) 355-1648.
David S. Katz
KATZ, David S. On Thursday, December 12, 2013 in his ninety-ninth year. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Scherzer, loving companion of Shirley Berk Simon. Adored father of Sheila, and the late Joyce. Cherished grandfather of Mitchell and Sheree, Douglas and Meghan, and the late Jamie Millowitz. Proud great-grandfather of Brandon, Sami, Luke, Lilly, and Haley. Predeceased by his dear siblings, Maurice and Min Katz, Maytie and Sam Workman. He will be greatly missed by Stuart and J.J. Millowitz. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, December 15 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the B’nai Brith Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the “Mildred and David Katz Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish Community Foundation, (514) 345-6414, ext. 3305. He was a wonderful, kind human being who attracted many friends wherever he went.
Susan Bernstein
BERNSTEIN, Susan (née Tirer). On Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Beloved wife of Marcel Iliezon, and the late Bernard Bernstein. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Daniella and Dave (Chodat). Proud and cherished Grandma Suzy of David Hoida (Jaimie Byrne), and Sarah Hoida (Andrew Pink). Adoring great-grandmother of Mackenzie. Dear sister of Rachel Fogel, the late Moshe Tirer, and the late Bracha Tink. She will be greatly missed by Amir and Maya Baril, Sorela Yahav, her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the “Susan Bernstein Memorial Fund for Education”, c/o Solomon Schechter Academy, (514) 485-0866, ext. 136.
Esther Berish
Esther Hittner Berish. 1918 – 2013 . Peacefully, with dignity, at home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday November 30, 2013. At the youthful age of ninety-five, our jewel, beloved, devoted wife, best friend, and soul mate of the late Teddy Berish for over seventy-one years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Rhoda and the late Brian Cherry, Faygie and Earl Dubrovsky, Bonnie Ostrov, Paul Ostrov, and David Berish. Adoring Bubby of Debbie and Stewart Kahan, Lorne and Vered Cherry; Sheri and David Ditkofsky, Darren and Elinor Dubrovsky, Gary Dubrovsky; Sabrina Ostrov and Logan Levy; Brandon Berish, Derek Berish and Bianca Di pierro. Fond former mother-in-law of Marla Ciubotaru. Proud great-grandmother of Joshua, Shawn and Brittany, and Jaclyn Kahan; Amanda and Dana Cherry; Matthew Ben David, and Kayla Ditkofsky; Joseph, Gabriella, and Jayden Dubrovsky; and Sierra Dubrovsky. Great-great-grandmother of Jaxon Blake Kahan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Belle and the late Saul Hittner, the late Honnie and the late Berl Dalfen, and sister-in-law of Zella and the late Isadore Berish, the late Sadie and the late Ben Shaposnick. Daughter of the late Goldie and the late Isaac Hittner, and daughter-in-law of the late Sarah and the late Louis Berish. A candid woman of valour and truth, she will be remembered by her centenarian Aunt Sarah Frankel, nieces, nephews, cousins, grand- and great-grand-nieces and nephews, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. The family is grateful to Dr. David Amdursky, and their cousin Tina Berish for their exceptional care and devotion. Heartfelt appreciation to her caregivers, Elsa, Vangie, and Isabelle, for their gentleness and compassion. Special thanks to the nursing staff of CLSC René-Cassin, Mount Sinai Hospital, and NOVA. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, December 3 at 12 noon. Burial at the Shaare Zedek Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the "Esther and Teddy Berish Family Fund" c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, 514-340-8251, or to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, 514-481-2723.
Pearl Bronet
BRONET, Pearl (nee Busch). On Monday, December 9, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Sam Bronet. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Frances Bronet and Jeff Paules, Murray Bronet and Maureen Rappaport. Cherished Bubbie of Michael, Tammy, Ileana, and Asher. Predeceased by her sisters and their spouses, Dora and Harry Edelstein, Fanny Busch, Estelle and Happy Wurst, and Becky Busch. Dear sister-in-law of Wolf and Henia, Henry and the late Elaine Bronet, the late Adele and the late Al Mark. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Wiggins, to the staff of Lev Tov Residence, and to Dr. D. Stern for their care, kindness and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, December 12 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Russian Polish Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva private, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., through Saturday evening. Donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694.
David Zunenshine
At home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Adored husband of Hazel Caplan. Treasured father and father-in-law of Cheryl and Richard Levy, Howard and Linda Zunenshine, Julie and Shalom Katz. Special and beloved grandfather to Joshua, Daniel (fiancée Myrite), and Samantha Levy; Jason (fiancée Dayna) and Robbie Zunenshine; Yardena and Joshua Ungar, Ariel, and Tali Katz. Great-grandfather of Ivy. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Michael and the late Nora, Joseph and Beverly, and Ruth and the late Irving Zunenshine, and brother-in-law of Lois and Irving Cooper. Special thanks to his remarkable caregivers, Gordon Heitshu, Charles, Suma, Claire and Label for their compassionate care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, December 16 at 12 noon. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at 1 Wood Ave., Westmount, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Contributions to David’s memory may be made to Alzheimer Groupe (A.G.I.), (514) 485-7233, or to the Friendship Circle, (514) 735-2255.
Claire Sheiner
SHEINER, Claire (nee Silver). Peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Beloved wife of Dr. Nathan Sheiner for sixty years. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Glenn, Patricia and Michael (Silver), and Louise. Cherished Bubby of Elizabeth, Samantha and Matthew Silver; Stefanie, Ali and Julia Rohde. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Sandy Silver, the late Shirley and the late Norman Finkelstein, and sister-in-law of Estelle and the late Harold Shaer, Rosalind and Ivan Schneider, Murray and the late Shirley Nadel and the late Ted Sonberg. Sadly mourned by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Chary for her exceptional care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, December 22 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva at her home. Contributions in Claire’s memory may be made to the MADA Community Centre, (514) 342-4969 ext.: 229.
Eleanor Rothpan
ROTHPAN, Eleanor (née Litman). Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Beloved wife of Michael for fifty-eight years. Cherished mother of Mark (Olivia), Sharon, and Debra Rothpan. Treasured grandmother of Melanie and Jason Rickaby, Mitchell, Matthew, and AJ Rothpan. Loving great-grandmother of Ethan. Devoted daughter of the late Molly Parl. Dear sister-in-law of Harvey and Barbara Rothpan, the late Lila and the late Sam Maron. Eleanor will be sadly missed by Miriam Singer, family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of the 4th floor Palliative Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 20 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at her home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Reesa Levine
LEVINE, Reesa. Peacefully, after a long battle, on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, in her fifty-third year. Beloved daughter of Israel and the late Mildred Levine. Wife of Jeffrey Abrams. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Marilyn Levine and Paul Mendell. Adored aunt of Elan, and Marlee. Dearest niece, cousin, and friend, Reesa will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all. The family wishes to acknowledge Dr. Suzanne Levitz and the team at Mount Sinai Hospital for their exceptional care, ongoing devotion and support. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, December 20 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Chevra Thillum Pinsker Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at the Mount Sinai Hospital, 5690 Cavendish Blvd. through Sunday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Reesa Levine Memorial Fund” c/o the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, (514) 369-2222, ext. 1334.
