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of I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 of GAZETTE montrealgazette.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 OBITUARIES B11 OBITUARIES visit remembering.ca To place a notice, please call 514-987-7653 by email: Obituaries Berkovits, Josif Harnad, Susan Simoni Kennedy, Marian Doreen Mansell, Thomas Ray Mawhinney, Evangeline McIntosh, Frank McLean, Andrew Thomson Mounsey, Jacqueline Rochette, Leo Martin Silverstein, Harry Sohmer, Ruth DEATHS BERKOVITS, Josif -016688 HARNAD, Susan Simoni (Zsuzsa) After a long and valiant battle, on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Loving husband of Aurelia for sixty-three years. Greatest father and fathe of all time of Lucy and Raymond Grenon, and the late Ivan Berkovits. Most fun-loving grandfather of Kevin and Naomi. Josif dedicated his life to his loved ones after his entire family perished in the Holocaust.

He never wavered from helping, giving, nurturing and providing love for all. Josif held a special place in our hearts, and his joyous attitude toward life will never be forgotten. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, family, friends and all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. on Tuesday, September 15 at 11 a.m.

Burial at Beit Abraham Family Estates Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva at his daughter's home Tuesday through Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, www.cancer.ca. Born in Kalocsa, Hungary, October 24, 1917, died September 9, 2009 after a long illness. Teacher of Tai Chi at the Montreal downtown YMCA for many years, she is survived sons, John and Stevan and three grandchildren, Julia, Signy and Benjamin.

Buried September 11, 2009 in Mount Royal Cemetery, Temple Emmanuel Beth Sholom section. A memorial service for family and friends will held at a later date. -032804 KENNEDY, Marian Doreen Peacefully at the Brampton Civic Hospital on August 23, 2009. Wife of the late Donald N. Kennedy, sister of Helen Sinden (the late James), proud aunt of Chris Sinden (Shannon) and great aunt of Bridget and Georgia.

Arrangements entrusted to Ward Funeral Home, Brampton. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Petrolia, ON at a later date. -224226 MANSELL, Thomas Ray -000736 McINTOSH, Frank 1952 2009 One of Montreal's incentive marketing greats, passed away quietly Wednesday evening, September 9, 2009 at the Montreal General Hospital. He is survived by his son James of Montreal, his sister Bonnie Taubin St.

Ontario, and his loving nieces and nephews. Private burial services have been arranged. Memorial donations made to the Erin Sports Association Christmas Fund at 1119 Hickson Avenue, Verdun, QC, Canada, H4G 2L3, would be appreciated. --069625 It is with MAWHINNEY, sadness Evangeline. great of Evangeline Mawhinney announce her death which occurred unexpectedly in Montreal, QC on September 9, 2009.

Born on November 19, 1935 in Saint John, NB to the late Clarence and Annie (McGowan) Mawhinney. Evangeline is survived by her son Sterling Mawhinney of Montreal, QC and daughter Juanita Mawhinney of Saint John, NB; several cousins and friends. Besides her parents, Evangeline was predeceased by her husband Daryl Mawhinney in 1994. Resting at the Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB (506-646-2424) with visitation on Monday, September 14 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral service will be held from the Forest Hills Baptist Church, 36 Mountain Rd. Saint John, NB on Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 1 p.m. Donations in Evangeline's memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, ALS Society, the Forest Hills Baptist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com -019751 McLEAN, Andrew Thomson LTCOL (Retd), OBE Passed away peacefully at the Montreal General Hospital, at the age of fifty-seven. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Catherine Pion-Mcintosh, his three children Edward (Sage), Samantha (Raymond) and Jessica, his sister Frances, his brother Edward (Annie), his sister Catherine and Grace, his grandchildren, his nieces and nephews as well as many friends and family.

family will I receive condolences at Feron's Funeral Home, 2630 Notre-Dame, corner Charlevoix, Wednesday September 16 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service which will be held in the complex at 4:45 p.m. With sadness, his family announces Andy's passing, at the age of ninety on September 10, 2009 in Montreal. Raised in Melbourne, Australia, he served in the Australian Army during WWII.

He is survived the family he loved so dearly, his wife of sixty years, Pat (Godkin); his three children, Stuart, Alistair (Susan), Stephanie (David); and his nine grandchildren: Chris, Andy, Robbie, Sarah, Scott, Katie, Patrick, Alison and Jennifer. The family would like to thank the third floor staff at Chateau Westmount, in particular Penny Yates and Pauline Dionne for their compassion, care and support. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Andy's name to: Montreal General Hospital Foundation (neurological) 514-934-8230, www.mghfoundation.com -048443 Paperman Sons MONDAY, September 14 HERMAN, Eva 1:00 p.m. SOHMER, Ruth 2:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, September 15 BERKOVITS, Josif 11:00 a.m. Due to the advent of Rosh Hashana all shivas end Friday, September 18. Service details available at www.paperman.com Serving our Community for over 90 years 3888 Jean Talon West (514) 733-7101 017673 JACK KRAMER At Verdun Hospital on September 11, 2009, at the age of seventy-two. Beloved wife of Donald Mounsey. Dear mother of Michael (Jackie), Richard (Marie-France) and Donald (Cindy).

Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Daniel, Joshua, Amelia and Chloe. Sister of Claire (Yvan), Normand (Pierrette). Predeceased her parents Dominic and Clara, her brother Roger (Rita). The family wishes to extend sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the caregivers at the Verdun Hospital. Visitations on Tuesday from 1 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.

Funeral from J.J. Cardinal Chapel, 2125 Notre Dame, Lachine, 514-639-1511 on Funeral, Wednesday September 16, 2009 at 10 a.m. -081311 MOUNSEY, Jacqueline (nee Labrecque) ROCHETTE, Leo Martin 1930 -2009 -071281 SILVERSTEIN, Harry away, September peacefully 10, at 2009 Sacre a after Coeur a Hospital courageous battle surronded by his loving family. Wife Kathleen (nee Kelly), daughter Jennifer, son Martin (deceased) and grandson John. He leaves to mourn his sister Ellen (White), sister-in-law Edith (Rochette), along with his many nieces, nephews and friends.

A church service will be held on September 16, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Transfiguration Of Our Lord Parish, 11775 Filion Street, Montreal, Quebec, H4J 1T4, hence to Notre Dame Des Neiges Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung and Heart Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the familly. -001963 SOHMER, Ruth (nee Krieger) It is with deep sadness to announce the peaceful passing of Harry Silverstein on September 12. Beloved husband of Donna, dear father of Lorne and Rita Silverstein, Steve and Julia and Gerry Kestenberg, Susan Silverstein and Chin Huang, and Gail and Albert Zakay Cherished grandfather of Heather, Jessica, Laura, llana, Lilyan, Henry and Leana.

Loving brother of Gertie Chaimberg and the late Saul and Max Silverstein. With a devoted community spirit he touched the lives of many and dedicated Jewish General Hospital and Peace Arch years to volunteering at both, the Hospital and the White Rock Chamber of Commerce. All who knew him will fondly remember his upbeat spirit and his positive attitude and outlook on life. A celebration of his life will take place in White Rock at a later date. Donations in his memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation.

www.peacearchhospital.com (604) 535-4520 Peacefully her ninety-seventh year on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Loving mother, and of David and Marion, Charna andhe Mannie Young, a Joseph Sohmer. Cherished "Bubby Ruthie" of Brian and Da David, Jacquie, Benjamin Beverly and Alison, Lorne, a Peter Samantha and Daryn, and Rebecca and Simon. Proud great grandmother of Zoe, Jessica, Andie, Cooper, Julia, Abby, Kennedy, Jacqueline, Kate, Jonah, Micah, and Alex.

Predeceased by her sisters Ann (Chinke) Asher Fanny Travitsky. Sister-in-law of Ed Sohmer and Pauline Sohmer. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and all of those whose lives she touched. Grateful appreciation to her caregivers Christine, Sheila and Shirley. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West, auriaondane September 14, 2009 at 2 p.m.

Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, announced. de Donations la in Savane. her Shiva to be memory may made to Na'amat Canada, 514-484-0252. -077638 IN MEMORIAMS CHLUDA, Milos 1930 1998 In loving memory of our beloved Dad. Remembering you along life's path.

Love Joey and Gerry. -004575 CLARIDGE, Roger N. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, father-in-law and poppy. September 14, 2007. There are no tomorrows for all of us to share, but yesterday's will always be there.

Now in God's care, you rest above, but in our hearts you rest with love. Lovingly, Pat and family. -069918 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MURRAY IAN YAFFE Who passed away September 14, 2006 Always remembered and forever loved by his family and friends. IN MEMORIAM BILL SUGAR 30 years have gone by in the blink of an eye. And yet not a day goes by that we don't remember how lucky we were to have had you in our lives, nor the sadness we feel for our terrible loss.

Caron, Bob, Liz, Murray and their families IN MEMORIAMS DILOLLO, Michelina The person I mostly want to know how I feel will not be reading this. But want you and everyone who knew you, that I will never forget that awful night when the call came that you had left us Mom, Still missing you and always will until the day we are reunited. -128632 FITZGERALD, Lillian (nee Hanley) In loving memory of a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away September 14, 1999. Since you've gone first And we remain to walk the road alone, We live in memory's garden, With the happy days we've known. Loved remembered always and forever, Bill, Barry, Darlene and Barry Jr.

-004622 FITZGERALD, Lillian Hanley In loving memory of a dear sister and aunt who passed away September 14, 1999. Sadly missed, always remembered, Rita and Patrick. -051099 FOKAS, Apostolos In memory of a gentle, kind husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather who passed away seventeen years ago today. Forever cherished, loved and missed. Lovingly remembered, your family.

026395 FRADETTE, Jim October 18, 1950 September 14, 2007 Remembering you is easy, we do it every day. Missing is the heartache that never goes away. Always, Claire, Shannon, Dayna. 043849 Michael and Cyl. -182685 LASHTA, Michael Fifteen year anniversary God saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered come to me.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard woking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Lovingly remembered by your wife Rosemarie and family. -038239 KOTLER, Issie In loving memory of the late Issie Kotler who passed away on September 14, 2002. Treasuring the memories, love, your sons LAZUREK, Valentina (nee Chryssoloras) Val: Wishing you'd be dancing with me today, celebrating your ninetieth birthday. Joan.

-064893 missed every day but your memory will be cherished forever. XOXO. PERRY, Justin Always cherished and loved, Mom. -157072 RABINOWITZ, Shirley memory of the most wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law and bubby who passed away September 14, 2003. It is because of you that we are who we are today.

Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts, Nat, Joel, Shelley, Danielle, Michael, Brandon, Jordan, Jessica, Stephanie and Brittany. -070047 WHATMORE, Dorinda (nee Ellis) In loving memory of a wonderful Mum who is UNVEILING The unveiling of a monument in the loving memory of MORTON PESNER will take place on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Elm Avenue in Beaconsfield off St. Charles Blvd. For directions call 514-843-7748.

Family and friends are invited to attend. IN LOVING MEMORY OF GIACOMO (JACK) CHIARELLA August 6, 1950 September 14, 2006 There will never be enough words to express how much we miss you. There will never be enough time passed to comfort our grief. When the world has brought us joy since your passing, we can embrace it because of you, with the memories of your happiness and laughter. We remember you daily with love and admiration and we keep trying to live our lives with honour and respect just the way you taught us.

You are truly missed. "Loving you forever" From your wife Margaret, daughters Julia (Stefano), Angela (Corey) and grandsons Matteo, Orlando and Emilio 077770 FROM GAZETTE FILES Kramer was the first Professionals. executive-director of the Association of Tennis U.S. tennis star, players' advocate No. player in the world for much of late 1940s, he won 3 singles Grand Slams BILL DWYRE tion of Tennis Professionals, a fore- LOS ANGELES Jack Kramer, a worldrenowned tennis player in the 1940s and early '50s and a well-known businessman and tennis promoter in Southern California for more 60 years, died late Saturday night at his home in Los Angeles.

He was 88. The cause of death was a soft-tissue cancer diagnosed in July. Kramer, the No. 1 player in the world for much of the late 1940s, won the Wimbledon men's singles title in 1947 and the men's U.S. Championships, the forerunner of the U.S.

Open, in 1946 and '47. He also won seven other Grand Slam titles in doubles, all at Wimbledon or the U.S. Championships. He was among the most successful of the touring pros who barnstormed from arena to arena in the early 1950s. He retired from tennis with an arthritic back in 1954.

He was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., in 1968. Kramer was among those leading the way for a more unified, open tennis tour and was among the group advocating a boycott of Wimbledon, which took place in 1973. He was among the founders of the Associa- LOS ANGELES TIMES runner to the current ATP Tour, and was its first executive director in 1972. He and his family have been the owners and operators of the longrunning Los Angeles men's pro tennis tournament since the late 1970s. The summer tour event was called the Jack Kramer Open for five years and is now run by Bob Kramer, one of Jack's five sons.

Kramer and his family own Los Serranos golf course in Chino, 35 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Kramer's son David manages the course. Kramer also owned more than 100 race horses over the years. Kramer had suffered a series of falls in recent years that that led him to use a walker or a wheelchair. In 1998, he broke his leg in a golf-cart mishap at Los Serranos.

Then he suffered a series of falls and ankle and leg injuries, and most recently sustained a broken ankle outside his home in 2007. "All on his right side, right leg, right ankle," Bob Kramer said. Kramer's wife, Gloria, died in 2008. Besides sons Bob and David, he is survived by three other sons, John, Michael and Ron, and by eight grandchildren. -217226 GEORGE ECKSTEIN Wrote final episode of The Fugitive will miss his quiet dignity" "George was a very thoughtful, soft-spoken, extremely intelligent, very creative producer with a great dry sense of humour," said TV writer and producer Dean Hargrove, who first met Eckstein at Universal when they were producers on The Name of the Game.

Eckstein launched his TV career as a writer on 1960s series including The Untouchables, Dr. Kildare, Gunsmoke, Felony Squad and The Invaders. He also wrote 10 episodes of The Fugitive, the popular hourlong ABC drama that ran from 1963 to 1967 and starred David Janssen as Dr. Richard Kimble. Falsely accused of murdering his wife, convicted and sentenced to die, Kimble managed to escape when the train he and his escort, Lt.

Philip Gerard (Barry Morse), were riding on was derailed. On the run from Gerard over the next four years, Kimble frequently changed jobs and identities as he crisscrossed the country in search of the one- armed man who actually committed the murder. Eckstein was a former board member of the Writers Guild of America. He also was a founding member and a former chairman of the Caucus for Producers, Writers Directors, for which he served on its steering committee for 20 years. In addition to his daughter Jennifer, Eckstein is survived by his wife of 41 years, actress Selette Cole; his two other daughters, Nora Eckstein Sekowski and Hallie Todd Withrow; and two granddaughters.

nal stories and was a wonderful Gave young Spielberg mentor to me and so many others. I first big break in Duel DENNIS MCLELLAN LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES George Eckstein, a television writer and producer who co-wrote the historic final episode of The Fugitive TV series in the 1960s and produced the acclaimed Steven Spielberg-directed TV-movie Duel in the '70s, has died. He was 81. Eckstein died of lung cancer Saturday at his home, said his daughter, Jennifer Eckstein. In a TV career that began in the early '60s, Eckstein amassed a string of credits over the next several decades.

Among them: serving as a producer on The Name of the Game TV series, executive-producing the Banacek TV series, producing the TV movies Amelia Earhart and Tail Gunner Joe and serving as an executive producer of the TV miniseries Masada and 79 Park Avenue and the TV series Love, Sidney. Duel, the suspenseful 1971 TV movie starring Dennis Weaver as a motorist terrorized by the unseen driver of a tanker truck, proved to be a significant milestone in the budding career of the 24-year-old Spielberg. "George hired me to direct his ABC Movie of the Week, Duel, and my career was never the same, Spielberg said in a statement. "I owe so much to him for having the courage to hire a kid to do a man's job. George had passion for telling highly origi-.