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Jack Hersh
HERSH, Jack. Peacefully in his eighty-sixth year, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Beloved and devoted husband of Miriam Gilman. Much loved father and father-in-law of Leslee, Warren and Donna (Cohen). Dearly loved and cherished grandfather of Brandon, Andrew; and Lauren Bess Hersh. Dear brother-in-law of Moe and the late Arlene Gilman, Shirley and the late Joe Merowitz, the late Dinah and the late Reuben Rosen, the late Hyman and the late Rose Gilman. He will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. David Melnychuk, the nurses and staff of 8 NW at the Jewish General Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, May 4 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadish Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Lauren Bess Hersh Fund for the N.I.C.U.” c/o Sick Kids Foundation, (800) 661-1083, or to the Hope & Cope Fund c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Leslie Liverman
LIVERMAN, Leslie. Peacefully, and with dignity in his ninety-second year, on Thursday, May 1, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved and devoted husband of Ruth Pollett for sixty-nine years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Hélène, Eric and Marie, Joanne and Clifford Besner. Adored “Poppa” of Todd, Cari and Marc, Amy, Andrea, Victoria, the late Matthew, Lindsay, the late Michael, Brandon, Gabrielle, Charles-Patrick. Proud great-grandfather of Jace, Zack, Lexi, Daisy, Jade, Jorja, and Laila. Son and son-in-law of the late Anne and the late Max Liverman, the late Lily and the late Harry Pollett. Dearest brother and brother-in-law of Marion and the late Leonard Liverman, the late Ruth Briskin; and brother-in-law of Naomi and the late Morris Bendon, Daniel and the late Ella Bendon, Joyce and the late Henry Scullion. Patriarch of a large and loving extended family, he will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, and many friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Ora Congregation Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery. D.D.O. Shiva at his daughter Joanne’s home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Matthew Besner Memorial Fund” c/o the Just for Kids Foundation, (514) 989-7673.
Nathan Letovsky
September 16, 1925 – April 28, 2014. On Monday, April 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Lillian (Leah) Simpson, and the late Judith Levitan. Loving father and father-in-law of Robert Letovsky and Sheila Stober of Jericho, Vermont, and Constance Letovsky Hoffman. Cherished grandfather of Erin and Tom, Daniel, Levy and Heidi, Chaya, Goldie, Schneur Zalman, Schmuel, Menachem and Samantha, Rivkie, Sholom, Devorah and Yehudis. Proud great-grandfather of Noah. Brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy and the late Jack Letovsky, and predeceased by his other siblings and their spouses, Edward Letovsky, Fannie and Rubin Bitensky, Katie and Philip Shtull, Bessie Segal, Eva and Abraham Morris, Sarah and Sam Walsh. He will be missed by Sonia and Zalman, stepchildren, Bill and Eva, Brian and Judah; and their children, Sarah, Miriam, Mikayla and Sonny; as well as by many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Nathan began his business career in the family butcher shop and transformed it into one of Canada’s largest meat importers. In 1972, he sold the company to pursue his lifetime passion in art. He studied at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, then at the École des Beaux Arts. During his long career as an artist, he worked out of his studios in Old Montreal and Ste. Agathe to produce hundreds of paintings – primarily landscape scenes of the Laurentians and abstracts. Nathan held numerous shows over the years in and around Montreal and Ottawa. His works can be found in residences as well as offices and boardrooms across Quebec and Ontario. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation, de la Savane. Shiva at 6635 Mackle Rd. #606, C.S.L., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily, through Sunday evening. Donations in Nathan’s memory can be made to the “Nathan Letovsky Memorial Fund” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Marvin Cohen
Peacefully, in his eighty-ninth year, on Monday, April 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Shirley Miller for sixty-five years. Loving father and father-in-law of Linda and Bill Samis, Sharon and Mike Erlich, Debbie and Phil Pellat, and Sandy Greenberg. Cherished Zaidie of Andria (Tyler), Bryan, Marjorie, Kenny, and Matthew. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Norma and the late Jack Gruman. Predeceased by his other sisters, Anita and Frances. Marvin will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the 8th floor at Sainte-Anne Veterans’ Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Special thanks to “his favourite ladies”, Anna and Cathy. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, April 30 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Shiva at 8000 ch. de la Côte-Saint-Luc, C.S.L., from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Ernest Viezel
Peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, April 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Jindra Rosenbaum for sixty-five years. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Michael and Lise, Magda and Robbie. Proud grandfather of Rebecca, Steven, Alex and Maxine. Predeceased by his siblings. He will be lovingly remembered. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m. Shiva strictly private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ernest’s memory may be made to the S.P.C.A., (514) 735-2711 ext.: 2240.
Stanislawa Germaniski Topolski
GERMANISKI TOPOLSKI, Stanislawa (née Bernstein). Peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Topolski, and the late Reuven Germaniski. Loving mother of Richard Topolski of Florida. Cherished grandmother of Jill, and Jamie. Proud great-grandmother of four. Born in Krakow, Poland, Stanislawa survived the Holocaust with her husband and her son, and settled in Montreal in 1951. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, Tifereth Jerusalem Section, de la Savane.
Robert Singer
On Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Treasured husband and soul-mate of Peggy. Loving father and father-in-law of Rachel, and Noah and Sarah. Devoted son of Betty and the late Hyman. Dear brother of Cathy, and uncle of Jordan. Brother-in-law of Harvey and Sandra Kofsky, Adele and the late Barrie Yates. He will be sadly missed by his cousin and best friend, John Stuart, and all of his family and friends. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West, Toronto for service on Wednesday, April 23rd at 11:30 a.m. Interment in the Pride of Israel Section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva at 7825 Bayview Avenue Suite 611. Memorial donations may be made to the CNS Site Group - Odette Cancer Centre c/o Sunnybrook Foundation, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, M4N 3M5, 416-480-4483.
Rhoda Cohen
COHEN, Rhoda (nee Shpritser). On Sunday, April 20, 2014. Beloved wife of the late David. Devoted mother of Barbara, Stewart, and the late Mickey Cohen. Cherished grandmother of Joelle and David. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marilyn and Shalom Blaj of California. Rhoda will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her extended family through charity involvement. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Dorshei Emet Reconstructionist Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beacosnfield. Shiva at her home, Wednesday following burial, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday until 1 p.m. Donations in Rhoda’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Morris (Moish) Cohen
It is with great sadness that we regret to announce the sudden passing of Morris (Moish) Cohen on Friday, April 18, 2014. Beloved husband and best friend of Rosalin (Raisy) Rosenthal. Loving father of Carleen Bar-on (Errol) and Harry (Shoshana Baumgarten). Proud Saba of Eitan, Yaniv z”l and Hadass Bar-on, Sapir and Li’Am Cohen. Brother-in-law of Eleanor and the late Morty Rosenthal, the late Flora and the late David Bercovitch. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, April 23 at 12:15 p.m. Burial at the Haboneh Hahofshi Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at Le Chateauneuf, 2545 Modugno, Saint-Laurent, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Donations in Morris’s memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.
Jeffrey Strulovitch (Stroll)
Suddenly, on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Beloved son of Gertie and the late Eddy Strulovitch. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Esther, Shelley and Joe Havas, and Charlie. Loving nephew of Sam and Bertha Strulovitch. Respected uncle, great-uncle and cousin. Jeff will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his sister’s home, after 1:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in Jeffrey’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Faige Zylberlicht
ZYLBERLICHT, Faige (nee Eng). It is with sadness that the family of Faige Zylberlicht announces her passing on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in her ninety-second year. Daughter of the late Moishe and the late Raizel Eng. Devoted wife of the late Chaskel Zylberlicht. She leaves behind her loving children, Marsha and Murray (Kaiserman), Abe and Agi Zylberlicht, Noreen (Necha) and Mark (Lipson); grandchildren, Rochel and Jeremy, Hudi and Cara, Aaron and Laurie, and Daniel; Michael and Julie, and Jessica; and Jacob and Matthew; and great grandchildren, Dov, Rena, Zachary and Gavi. Beloved sister of Isadore Engel (Nola) and the late Yankel Eng. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of the Jewish Eldercare Centre. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, April 14 at 12 noon. Burial at the Ahavath Schulom Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 1-800-616-8816, or to the charity of your choice.
