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14 THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER-18, 2001 OBITUARIES MEMORIALS 987-2324 Deaths BANASIK, Leszek BATTAT, Jacques BILMES, Irving COONEY, Frederick Lawrence CRIPPS, Roy Harry DAVIES, Jean Elizabeth DONSKY, Bessie DUCKETT, Joan HEENEY, Thomas A. JACKSON, Ellen KANE, Mildred Frances L'ANGLAIS, Kathleen LAWRENCE, Alfred John LEMIEUX, Joseph MATVIJ, Anthonette McDONALD, Cora McDONALD, Michael Joseph NELSON, Brenda ROWLAND, Philippe Albert SHARE, Lena SHIPMAN, Thomas Robert SPRACKLIN, Christina STEVENSON, Frederick TESSLER, Ray TUMMILLO, Vito Natale Romano VASILIAUSKAS, Vytautas WAYLETT, Frederick James WILLIAMS, Anne Maria Obituaries KOLBER, Sandra RICHARDS, Elizabeth Georgina Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Thursday, September 20 at 3:15 p.m. Burial at the Spanish and Portuguese Congregation Cemetery, Mt. Royal Blvd. Shiva at 5608 Alpine Cote St.

Luc. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the "Jacques Battat Memorial Fund" for cancer research the Jewish General Hospital Foundation 340-8251. BILMES, Irving. Husband of Elizabeth Hager. Loving father and father-in-law of Frank Fran.

Cherished Zadie of Matthew and Stewart. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Rose and the late Perry Binsky, Eva and the late Phillip Bilmes, the late Abe and the late Lilly Bilmes, then late Doris and the late Max Banofsky, late Fanny and the Abe Green, Shirley and Max Hager (Toronto), Dorothy and Eugene Brumer (Los Angeles). Devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Small, Victoria Roudaia, Dr.

Douglas Arnold, Dr. Del Maestro and Nana. Funeral service took place from Paperman Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Monday, September 17 at 10:45 a.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Donations in his memory may be made to the "Irving Bilmes, Pulmonary Oncology Fund" the Jewish General Hospital Foundation: 340-8251.

DEATHS BANASIK, Leszek. (1928-2001) Leszek died on September 17 at St. Mary's Hospital. He will be deeply missed by his wife Kathleen, his children John, Brendan, Anya, Tim, his sister Ilona of Crakow Poland, and his dearly loved grandchildren Emily, Maya, Daniela and Tom. Funeral mass to be arranged.

BATTAT, Jacques. On Monday, September 17, 2001. Beloved husband of Jamile Diwan. Devoted father and father-in-law of Nelly and Yitshak Zelikha of Ramat Gan, Israel, Shella and Solly Chahine, Yossi and Brenda of Bethesda, Maryland, Aviva, Elie and Sylvie, Beny and Denise of Newton, Massachusetts. Cherished grandfather of Keren and Menache Zelikha; Natalie and Eli Malus, Carole and Danielle Chahine; Anna and James Battat; Michelle: and Jonathan Battat.

Dear brother of Rachel of Israel, Albert of Argentina, the late Robert, the late Abdo, the late Menache, the late Rosa, the late Celly, and the late' Hisne. Sadly mourned by his sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral service from Paperman Sunday, September 16, 2001 at the age of eighty. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife, Theresa (Terry) McKenzie, Fred (Lornie), predeceased by his first wife, Ada Murray, leaves a legacy of service to others and a great sense of humour to his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. His wonderful spirit will endure in each of them.

He will always be remembered by his children: Arlene (Bob Lapointe), Sister Lorna, SNJM, Fred (Kathy), Brenda (Richard Brisebois) and Steven (Joanne); grandchildren: Lorna, Ross, Caroline, Krista, Darryl, Kim and Jennifer; greatgrandchildren, Matthew, Amy, Dana and Jenifer. Fred also leaves to mourn his many inlaws and countless friends and colleagues. Fred was Past Master of the Rawdon Centennial Masonic Lodge and Past Grand Patron of Quebec of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a veteran of World War and Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch. Rawdon.

Resting at White and Sons Funeral Home, 3555 Metcalfe Street (corner 3rd Rawdon. Visitation on Tuesday, September 18, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, September 19, from 2 to 4 and 7 to9 p.m.; and Thursday, September 20 from 10 a.m. His Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, September 20, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church (Eglise Marie-Reine-du-Monde), 3759 Queen Street, Rawdon, Quebec.

Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fred's project, the Lower Laurentian Cancer Cupboard, Amity Chapter Mrs. Bernice Atkin, Secretary, 442-9th Deux Montagnes, Quebec, J7R 3N2. CRIPPS, Roy Harry. Passed away peacefully in Ste.

Agathe Hospital on September 12, 2001. Survived by only son Kevin (Janet Lunan, daughters and sons), brothers and sisters George, Eva, May, Phyllis, Alice, Eileen and Kenny, companion Elsie Smith, and many nieces and nephews. Resting at the Royal Canadian Legion, Arundel, Quebec, September 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service September 18 at 2 p.m. at the COONEY, Frederick Lawrence.

Passed into the arms of God at the Joliette Hospital on 17, 2001 at the age of eighty-three years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Richard Davies. Survived by her children Maureen, Gerry and Marlene and their family; her several grandchildren and many friends. Resting at Dallaire Wilson Funeral Home, 123 Maple, Chateauguay. Visitation on Wednesday, September 19 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Service to follow on Wednesday at 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Anglican Church, Weir, Quebec. DAVIES, Jean Elizabeth (nee Wood). Passed away in Chateauguay, on September Paperman Sons THURSDAY, September 20 NELSON, Brenda 10 a.m.

TESSLER, Ray 1:45 p.m. SHARE, Lena 2:30 p.m. BATTAT, Jacques 3:15 p.m. FRIDAY, September 21 ALLISTER, Golda 1 p.m. Graveside FELDMAN, Max 1:15 p.m.

FUCHS, Sigmund Serving our Community for over 90 years 3888 Jean Talon West (514) 733-7101 DEATHS DONSKY, Bessie (nee Lofsky). On September 16, 2001, peacefully at Baycrest Hospital (Toronto) in her ninety-fifth year. Predeceased by her dear husband David. Beloved mother of Leon and Marcia, Gordon and Barbara, Bernie and Janice. Devoted sister of Bella Miller (Toronto) and the late Morris and Joseph Lofsky.

Cherished grandmother of Robin and Neil, Adam and Marni, Michael and Lara, Carolyn and Phil, Debbie and Jeff, Judy and Mark, Eric and Shari, and Robert. Greatgrandmother of eight. Funeral service place in Toronto on September 17, 2001. Donations to the charity of your choice. DUCKETT, Joan (nee Orr).

1930 2001. Passed away peacefully at the Lakeshore Hospital on September 16, 2001 at the age of seventy-one. Beloved wife of Rev. Deacon Bob Duckett. Much loved mother of Gary, Steve (Jean) and Michael (Manon).

Devoted grandmother to Sean and Laura. Also survived by her cousin Mrs. Roslyn James, her husband David, her children Bryan and Jessica, and by many friends. The visitation will take place at Rideau Funeral Home, 4275 Sources Dollard-des-Ormeaux (514-685-3344) on Tuesday, September 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Mass in celebration of her life will be held at Ste-Suzanne Church, Pierrefonds on Wednesday, September 19 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the V.O.N., 694 Notre-Dame, Lachine, H8S 2B3 (514-639-4554), would be appreciated. HEENEY, Thomas A. Son of the late Margaret and Sherman Heeney, passed away peacefully at his home in Wagga Wagga, Australia after a long battle with leukemia on August 22, 2001. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, daughters Karen, Melissa, Catherine, grandson James and granddaughter Sarah Jane and his sisters Nancy Campbell and Lynda Horner and his brother Robert.

JACKSON, Ellen (nee McWade). 1917-2001. Peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Stuart Jackson. She will be greatly missed by her daughters: Susan (Robert), Janet (Andre), Margret (Harold) and her grandchildren: Erica, Katherine, John, Suzanne, Stuart and William.

Ellen will be profoundly missed by all of those who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your charity of choice. The family will receive relatives and friends at Urgel Bourgie Funeral Complex, 3955 Cote-de-Liesse (corner St. Croix), St. Laurent.

Funeral on Mount Wednesday, 19 at 11 a.m. in Presbyterian Church, 1491 Laird, Mount thence to Mount Royal Cemetery. Visitation on Tuesday, September 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. KANE, Mildred Frances. Peacefully at home, surrounded by her daughter on September 17, 2001 in her seventy-ninth year.

Mildred, beloved wife of the late Gordon. Loving mother of Frances Kane; Gayle and her husband Martin Krull and Wayne Gzowski. Cherished Grammy of Gordon, Candice, Cindy and Angela. Great grandmother of three. Loving sister of Audrey Cheam and Robert Batten.

Friends may call at the Sherrin Funeral Home, 873 Kingston Road, Toronto (west of Victoria Park 416-698-2861 on Wednesday, September 19 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to sign Mildred's Book of Visitation at www.obituariestoday.com DEATHS L'ANGLAIS, Kathleen (nee Copeman).

Passed away peacefully St-Mary's Hospital on September 13, 2001, at the age of eightynine. Survived by her dear husband Jean L'Anglais and her cherished children Marc (Daphne Holder), Claire (Otto Stift), Madeleine (Jacques St-Amour), Denyse and Paul (Elizabeth Bidulka). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Guy, Jocelyne, Joanne L'Anglais, Trina, Otto Danielle Stift, Martin, Marie France: Daniel Dominique, L'Anglais. Philippe She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held at the Mount-Royal chapel of the Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont, Qc (279-6540), Tuesday, September 18 at 2 p.m.

in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Palliative Care Fund of St-Mary's Hospital would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Condolences to www.everlastinglifestories.com St. Anne's Military Hospital on Monday, September 17, 2001 at the age of eighty-two years, of Sutton, Quebec. Beloved husband of Audry Robinson, dear father of Lesley (Desautels) and Anthony John. Loving grandfather of Patrick and Daniel.

Visitation at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 307 Riverside Drive (at Argyle), St. Lambert on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service from the chapel on Wednesday, September 19 at 2 p.m. In remembrance, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. LAWRENCE, Alfred John.

Peacefully at the LEMIEUX, Joseph Age seventythree, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospice on Friday, September 14, 2001. Beloved son of the late Francis and Lemieux, he is survived by his four sisters, Electa McGregor, Regina Lemieux, Ida Lemieux and Helen Lemieux, all of Montreal. Alvin was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Stella and Lydia and his brothers, Andrew, Russel, Louis and Kenneth. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 18, 2001 when friends and family will gather at 12:10 p.m.

at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Service will be complete in the church with cremation to follow. Final interment will take place in Montreal. Prayers will be offered on Monday, September 17, 2001 at 7 p.m.

in the BLake Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated. The Lemieux family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and the Cancer Clinic for Alvin's excellent care during his illness and also thanks to all their relatives and friends for their support and kindness. On-line condolences may be sent to www.tbaytel.net/blakes MATVIJ, Anthonette (Nettie, nee Conroy).

Passed away with grace and dignity, surrounded by her family at the Charles Lemoyne Hospital, on Friday, September 14, 2001. She leaves to mourn her husband of forty-two years Niko Matvij, her two sons Sgt. Peter Matvij (Roberta) and Cpl. Richard Matvij (Karen). Loving grandmother of Kala, Brooke, Marisa and Maya.

Your kindness and generosity will remain in our hearts forever. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Clark MacGillivray White Funeral Home 307 Riverside Drive (at Argyle), St. Lambert.

Funeral from St-Jean Eudes Church, 2000 amass, St. Hubert, on Wednesday September 19 at 11 a.m. Interment at St. Georges Cemetery, Longueuil. ELIZABETH GEORGINA RICHARDS Peacefully, at home, in Peterborough, Ontario, in her seventy-third year.

Elizabeth Richards, who had been by turns historian, editor, press officer, teacher and researcher, was a guardian of the English language, and above all a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Born in Letterston, Wales, her journey took her to university at Aberystwyth; to London, MA studies on the French Revolution, and a career at the BBC; to a new life and career in Canada when she chose to settle in Montreal in 1958, with Robin St. Clair Hardy she had a son, Dominic, born in 1960. From 1958 to 1978 she was in consular and then information services at the British Consulate in Montreal. For her services during the October Crisis of 1970, she received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Honours List of 1971.

Throughout this time and in later years she made highly respected editorial contributions to the works of the late political scientist Dale C. Thomson. Elizabeth retired to Peterborough in 1995. She leaves her son, her daughter-in-law Lori Beavis Hardy and grandchildren Caitlin and Iris; sisters Magwen and Becca in Pembrokeshire and Dora in Somerset, and their families; and close friends and family in Lois and Al Beavis of Peterborough, ON. A memorial service will be held at Donwood United Church in Peterborough on Friday, September 21 at 2 p.m.

If desired, donations may be made to The Art Gallery of Peterborough or to Donwood United Church. 155661 OBITUARY SANDRA Sandra Kolber, a leader for more than thirty years in many aspects of Montreal's community and cultural life, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at the Jewish General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Haim and Stella Maizel, she is survived by her husband, Senator E. Leo Kolber to whom she was married for 44 years; daughter Lynne and Barry Halliday of New York; son Jonathan and Irit Kolber of Tel Aviv; cherished grandchildren, Olivia Halliday and Benjamin, Daniella and Michael Kolber. She also leaves to mourn her sister and brother-in-law, Norah and Sam Freedman; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jacquie and Sam Kolber; her nieces and nephews; her caregivers, Etheline Monrose and France Savoie and her dear friends.

Fluently trilingual, Sandra Kolber had been a journalist, poet, film writer. consultant and producer and a director of Canadian Broadcasting Radio-Canada, Cineplex Odeon Corporation and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (MSO) of which she also had been Vice-President, and a Trustee of the National Film Board of Canada. In 1979 she joined Astral Bellevue and later was a founding Vice President of Canadian International Studios (C.I.S.). Mrs. Kolber produced 'Paroles et Musique', 'Tell Me That you Love Me' and 'Georges and the Star', which featured music by Paul Anka and was nominated for a Gemini Award in 1986.

Her tireless work as a dynamic patron of the arts led to her appointment as a member of the Order of Canada in 1993. In 1994, she was awarded the Governor-General's Medal for Volunteerism in the performing arts. Mrs. Kolber was President of the Sandra and Leo Kolber Foundation which dispenses significant funds each year to arts and cultural organizations, medical research and facilities and education. She was the first woman to sit on the Board of the United Talmud Torahs.

She also served on the Drama Board of the Saidye Bronfman Centre for the Arts and was closely associated with McGill University (graduate of 1955); the Jewish General Hospital; the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital; as well as a wide range of local philanthropies. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 14, in Montreal. If desired, donations in remembrance of Sandra Kolber can be made to the "Sandra Kolber Fund of the Intensive Care Unit" Jewish General Hospital Foundation (514) 340-8251 DEATHS MCDONALD, Cora. After a lengthy illness at the Montreal Extended Care Centre, peacefully passed away at the age of eightyeight years. She leaves to mourn an only sister May, many nieces and nephews; predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

Resting at Alfred Dallaire 1111 Laurier West, Outremont on Tuesday, September 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral service on September 19 at 10 a.m. at Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Church, 3535 ave. du Parc, Montreal; followed the burial at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. MCDONALD, Michael Joseph.

1919 2001. Passed away on September 15, 2001 at the Montreal General Hospital. Son of Lawrence McDonald and Mary Stock. Beloved husband of Viola. Father of Susan, Linda, Steven, David, Paul and Elizabeth.

Cherished grandfather of thirteen and grandfather of one. Devoted brother Jorgensen. great Predeceased by Elizabeth, Aileen, Lawrence and Jack. Michael served his country during World War Il with the Royal Canadian 17th Hussars and was an active member of the War Amps. Visitation will take place at Kane Fetterly, 5301 Decarie on September 18 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Monica's Church, 6405. Terrebonne on September 19 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers a donation to St. Monica's church would be appreciated.

NELSON, Brenda (nee Goodman). On Monday, September 17, 2001. Beloved wife of Rubie. Devoted mother of Sharon and Heidi and mother-in-law of Peter Grogono. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sidney and the late Dorothy Goodman, Larry and Bella Goodman, Archie and Florence Goodman, Morty and Claire Goodman, Herbie and Mona Goodman, Ruth and the late Geraid Goodman, the late Esther and the late Lawrence Goldin, and Anne and the late Dave Medicoff.

Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon W. on Thursday, September 20 at 10 a.m. Burial at Shomrim Laboker Congregation Cemetery, Beth Yehudah Section, de Savane. Shiva at 7400 Cote St. Luc Rd.

(Waldorf Residence). Contributions in her memory may be made for cancer research. MONTREAL'S FLORIST FLEURISTE A Don FLORIST (514) 735-6166 Flowers a true expression of feelings 350401 IN MEMORIAM BARBARA ROBERTS God saw her getting tired, When a cure was not to be, So He wrapped her in His loving arms, and whispered, "Come to She suffered much in silence, Her spirit did not bend, She faced her pain with courage, Until the very end. She tried so hard to stay with us, Her fight was all in vain, God took her to His loving home And freed her from all pain. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who passed away ten years ago today, Garnet, Geoffrey and Sandra.

DEATHS ROWLAND, Philippe Albert. Student Ecole Laverendrye. Accidentally on Saturday, September 15, 2001 at the age of nine years. Cherished son of Bill and Lyse (nee Cardinal). Loving brother and friend to Christine.

Dear grandson of Mimy and Bernard Cardinal of Montreal and Beverly and Allan Rowland of Nephew of Kimberly Rowland and Brad Forwell and his son and, also Marc and Carole Gendron and their family of Westmount, Quebec. At family's request there will be no visitation. Private cremation. A memorial service for family friends will be held at St. John's The Evangelist Anglican Church, 20788 South Service Road, Lancaster, Ontario on Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 2 p.m.

There will also be a Celebration of Philippe's life in Ottawa at St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church, 55 Appleford Street, Gloucester on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 p.m. Reception to follow. Memorial donations to the Children's, Hospital of Eastern Ontario, of flowers, would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements by the St.

Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa. For further information please call 613-748-1200. SHARE, Lena (nee Lachovitsky). In her ninety-fourth year on Monday, September 17, 2001. Wite of the late Charles Share.

Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Philip and Linda. Dear sister of Shirley Cohen, Joe Lachovitsky, Ida Hashkowitz, the late Morris Lachovitsky, the late Annie Chackowitz, the late Esther Wolf. Cherished grandmother of Bonnie and Amy. Sadly mourned by her many nieces and nephews. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons 3888 Jean Talon on Thursday September 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Burial at The Farband Labor Zionist Organization Cemetery, De La Savane. Shiva at 595 Dorais, St. Laurent. CARD OF SYMPATHY The family of Fay and Joe Schaffer would like to express their condolences to the family of the late IRVING BILMES A life long friend May the family be spared further sorrow. IN MEMORIAM MARCEL DUBREUIL September 18, 2000 In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away one year ago today.

God knew you were tired, A cure was not to be, He put His arms around you, And whispered. "Come to In sorrow we saw you leaving, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were really broken, You tried so hard to stay. When we saw you sleeping, So peaceful, "free from We could not wish you back, To suffer once again. Someday we pray to meet you, Someday we know not when, We shall meet in a better place And never part again. Love always and forever, we meet again.

From your loving family, Irene, Bob and Ann. 185305 The Management and Staff of REDSTONE APPAREL GROUP wish to express their sincere condolences to the family of ANGELA ALVIANI May the family be spared further sorrow. We will always miss her deeply. CARD OF SYMPATHY The staff and management of The Original Standard Button Company would like to offer their sincere condolences to the founders of our company Mr. Gerald Smiley and Mr.

Norman Smiley on the passing of their beloved mother IDA SMILEY May the family be spared further sorrow CENTRE DES ANTS CENTRE POR THE ARTS The Board of Management and the Staff of the SAIDYE BRONFMAN CENTRE FOR THE ARTS wish to express their heartfelt condolences to Senator E. Leo Kolber and the family of the late SANDRA KOLBER, C.M.z"I a committed leader in Montreal's cultural community, devoted patron of the arts and philanthropist. Fred Fuchs, C.A., Chairman David Moss, Director.