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Irene Kupferszmidt (Coopersmith)
KUPFERSZMIDT (Coopersmith), Irene (née Korn). Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 7, 2014 after a brief illness. Adored wife of the late Edmund. Born May 20, 1922. Daughter of the late Rachel Haring Korn and the late Hersch Korn. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Henry and Ellen, Allan and Nathalie. Proud Bubbie of Ryan, Lauren, Jennifer, Oliver, Rachel, Arielle, Janie, and Maude. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Rubin Becker for his care and devotion beyond the call of duty. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, Adath Israel Section, de la Savane. Shiva at her home, 6111 Avenue du Boisé, # 15-K, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. through Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the “Irene and Edmund Kupferszmidt Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, (450) 688-9550.
Penny Meshwork
MESHWORK, Penny (née Titleman). On Thursday, March 6, 2014. Loving mother of Susan Meshwork, and Bruce Meshwork. Grandmother of Lia Meshwork. Predeceased by her dear siblings. Penny will be remembered by all who knew her for her spirit, generosity, and tireless community work. The family would like to thank Penny’s cousin Linda Randolph for her generous care and support. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the B’nai Brith 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., though Tuesday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to Camp B’nai Brith Inc., (514) 735-3669 ext. 3711.
Rose Oswin
OSWIN, Rose (née Koranyi). On Thursday, March 6, 2014. Wife of the late Nicholas Rottmann, and the late Oscar Oswin. Beloved mother of her only child Judith Rottmann and son-in-law Alan Singer. Predeceased by her two brothers. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Special thanks to the Hope & Cope staff and volunteers at the Jewish General Hospital. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, de la Savane. Contributions in Rose’s memory may be made to Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel, (514) 731-4400.
Sheryl Turner
TURNER, Sheryl (nee Pevzner). Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Stephanie, Jordan and Rivka Turner. Cherished Bubbie of Benjamin. Loving daughter of Morton and the late Claire Pevzner. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jon and Tony, Jeff and Robyn Pevzner. Special aunt of Jessica. Sheryl will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, March 13 at 10 a.m. Burial at the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 5889 Centennial Ave. #93, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in Sheryl’s memory may be made to the Oncology Department c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Nathan Lazarus
After a lengthy illness, in Bowmanville, Ontario, on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Louise. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Pearl and Denis Dragon, Jay and Susan. Cherished ‘Poppie Nathan’ of Gabriella Ida and Gesseca Rose. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Morris and Rhoda, Sam and Maria, Max and Sandy, the late Jacob, and the late Abie. Brother-in-law of Jean-Marc Pelletier. Nathan will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, family, friends, and all of those whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank Rev. Elizabeth Guillaume-Koene, Asha Bedi, and the staff of the Glen Hill Strathaven Residence in Bowmanville, Ontario for their exceptional care and compassion. Special thanks to Rabbi Tzali Borenstein for his support and guidance. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, May 5 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Hungarian Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at Morris’s and Rhoda’s home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the “Nathan Lazarus Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Auxiliary, (514) 340-8216.
Daniella Haller
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniella on Friday, May 2, 2014. Beloved daughter of Michael and Lydia Haller. Devoted mother of Jessie and Carly. Daniella will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Royal Victoria Hospital for their care and kindness. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Kehal Yeshurin Section, de la Savane. Shiva at her father’s home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Rena Wasserman
WASSERMAN, Rena (nee Brzezhinska). Peacefully, after a courageous battle, on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Beloved mother of Warren (Santina) and Jason (Catherine). Cherished grandmother of Ariella and Robert. Devoted daughter of Frieda and the late Solomon Wislicki. Rena will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, May 6 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 2402 rue Bourgoin, Saint-Laurent, from 6 to 9 p.m., ending Thursday evening.
Chana Scharf
SCHARF, Chana (nee Dynbort). A Holocaust survivor. Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late David Scharf. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Ruth and Avie Dunsky, Sol and Nancy, and Goldie Eva Scharf. Cherished Bubby of Phillip Dunsky and Allison Marchildon, Jessica Scharf, and Alexandra Torres. Proud ‘Big Bubby’ of Laïla and Amiel Dunsky. Predeceased by her sister, Mechleh and brother, Mike, and by her other siblings, Yossel, Golde, Hirsch and Azriel, who perished in the Holocaust. Chana will be sadly missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched. The family would like to thank Dr. Towers and the staff of the Jewish Eldercare Centre for their care and compassion. Special thanks to her dear caregivers, Elena, Lydia and Irina for their love and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, May 9 at 12 noon. Burial at the Farband Labour Zionist Organization Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at Ruth’s home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish National Fund, (514) 934-0313, or to the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre, (514) 345-2605.
Abraham Brinberg
With dignity, on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Georgette. Loving father and father-in-law of Gloria, Barry and Thao, Harvey and Liz. Proud and cherished Zaidy of Matthew, Daniel, Tienna, Hannah, Cameron, and Ethan. Predeceased by his dear sister and their spouses, Chava and Jack Flejszon, Jackie and Aron Croitoru. Brother-in-law of Lily and the late Joe Borenstein. He will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Walker (of the St. Mary’s Hospital), and to Corona, for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, May 11 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Beth Aaron Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at 115 Brock Ave. N., Montreal-West. Donations in his memory may be made to the Cardiology Fund c/o St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694.
Dana Wolfe
Suddenly, on Monday, May 5, 2014, in Kansas City, MO. Cherished daughter of Laurrel and Norman Wolfe. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Linda, Anthony and Risa. Adored ‘Auntie Dana’ of Amanda and Hailey, Russell and Molly. Dana will be sadly mourned and lovingly remembered by her entire family and dear friends whom she treasured so greatly. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at 1 Wood Ave., Westmount, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the "Dana Wolfe Memorial Fund" c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the charity of your choice.
Martin P. Hirsch
Peacefully, on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Kate Fogel. Devoted father and father-in-law of Roslyn Gareh of Toronto, Linda and Solly Feldman. Cherished Zaidy of Shari and Ted Vandermeer, Tina Gareh and Howard Szabo, Matthew and Michelle Gareh; Evan and Osnat Feldman, Lloyd and Rosanne Feldman. Loving ‘Great-Zaidy’ of Nicholas and Kyle; Jack; Lucas and Adam; Benjamin, Olivia and Jack; Joshua and Michael. Predeceased by his dear siblings and their spouses. Special thanks to Josie and Noemi for their exceptional care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, May 5 at 12 noon. Burial at the Knights of Pythias Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at 10 Lyncroft Rd., Hampstead, Monday from 2 to 9 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Contributions in Martin’s memory may be made to the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500 ext.: 2124.
