The Gazette from Montreal, Quebec, Canada • B15

AT AY, 3 2 0 2 3 A A B15C A I I LAFLEUR, Henri Philip Aug 27, 1935 May 24, 2023 After many months of failing health, Henri left us peacefully in hospital on May 24, 2023. He leaves behind Anne, his wife and companion of nearly 58 years and his beloved children, Sophie (Craig Bobbie) and Marc (Lindsay Page) and treasured grandchildren Aude and Sacha Page Lafleur and Mia Bobbie, as well as his twin brother and soul mate Anthony, his cherished nephew and niece Sean and Heather Lafleur and their children, and Sebastien, Gretchen and Cecily. Henri's family was of the utmost importance to him and he counted himself so fortunate to be surrounded by these special people. Henri Philip was born to parents Joy and Laffie, from whom he inherited a panache and zest for life, as well as an enduring sense of style alongside a deeply analytical mind that did not shy away from challenging conversations which he relished! His happy and enriching years at Trinity College School, McGill University and the Royal Canadian Navy reserves, prepared Henri for his career as a corporate lawyer which took him across Canada, first from Montreal to Ottawa for a short spell, then to Vancouver and finally Toronto where he retired and became involved in volunteer activities. He loved downhill skiing and racquet sports, but he always dreamed of sailing the ocean blue.

Over the years, various cats knew they would always find a willing lap to curl up in and he loved to spoil them with ice cream and other treats. His skill in making omelettes was unparalleled and his enduring fondness for French onion soup made for a predictable, if not always agreed- upon, dinner suggestion over the decades. After moving back to Montreal in 2008, he enjoyed much happiness and companionship among old and lasting friends and family. He loved being close to water where he could watch the activity on the canal, marvelling at both birds and boats alike. He will be sorely missed.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. FINLAYSON, Margaret Irene (nee McAllister) It is with heavy hearts that we announce Margaret passing on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 76 years. The cancer that took her from us too soon was diagnosed less than three months before her passing, but she endured her illness with courage and positivity. Margaret will be dearly missed by children Duncan (Tina) and Tracy (Darren), and grandchildren James and Ryan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years Allan, parents James and Florence McAllister, and sister Joan.

Margaret was the centre of her family, often hosting holiday dinners at her home in Rockport. She was quiet and reserved in larger groups, but at home with family and friends, her wit and humour shone through a perfect match for Allan! Always quietly smiling, her positive attitude guided the family through hard times and taught us how to enjoy natural beauty. Having grown up on a farm in Havelock, Margaret was hardworking, and loved living in the country and being outdoors. An avid gardener and lover of trees, she spent many happy hours working outdoors to maintain their 50-acre property near Rockport. The dream home she and Allan had built and shared together was her pride and joy.

It was the culmination of years of hard work: from running a tree farm in Iroquois while raising two children, to running a hardware store in Cardinal, to establishing Finlayson Construction, always with her soulmate and life partner Allan by her side. Her love of books nourished her thoughtful insights, and she instilled this passion in her children. She loved art in all its forms, and her own creative side was often visible especially during the holidays, when she created the best clues for her Christmas gifts! Her beautiful gentle spirit, kindness, and warm smile will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A graveside service will be held at Ormstown Union Cemetery on Sunday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honour to the Canadian Cancer Society.

THE MONTREAL GAZETTE NOTES THE FOLLOWING OBITUARIES IN PAPER. To view a notice online, share your memories or express condolences, go to: montrealgazette.com/remembering AKERBLOM, Maggy BALINSKY, Bernie CHUGHTAI, Mohammad DE KERESZTES, Elisabeth FINLAYSON, Margaret GIBSON, Noreen HAYES, James HAYES, Murray KALACIS, Mirdza KHAN, Nazir LAFLEUR, Henri LEBOFF, Ellie LYMAN, Frank MACDONALD, Errol MAZZAFERRO, Francesco MODAFFERI, Lelia Stella PARKES, Thomas PATRICK, George PEARSON, James PEARSON, Sarah PUIU, Mary Jane ROURKE, Doreen TARSHIS, Greta WALLING, John Notices may not appear alphabetically due to space requirements. BALINSKY, Bernie Passed away peacefully on Thursday June 1, 2023. Bernie Balinsky, beloved husband to Aylene. Wonderful father and father-in-law to Jodi and Steven Belchetz and the late Adam Balinsky Most loved Poppy to his grandchildren, Max and Alexis.

Brother and brother-in-law to Ronnie, Bonnie and Reesa. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Sunnybrook Hospital. At Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 12:00 noon. Interment in the Adath Israel Synagogue section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva at 523 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto.

Memorial donations may be made to the Adam Balinsky Endowment Fund The Hospital for Sick Children 416-813-5320 www.sickkidsfoundation.com CHUGHTAI, Dr. Mohammad Saeed Jan 1, 1935 May 24, 2023 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Chughtai family announces the passing of Dr. Mohammad Saeed Chughtai, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the age of eighty-eight, at St. Mary's Hospital Center, in Montreal. Most beloved husband of Amtul- Hafeez for sixty years.

Proud and loving father (father-in-law) of Naila, Talat (Samman), Naghma (Noaman), and Zahoor (Amna). Cherished grandfather of Sakeena, Salman, Maryam, Haniya, Mariya, Haadi Saeed, and Anayah. Adored brother of Ashraf, (late) Akhtar, and (late) Rashid. Devoted son of (late) Sakina Bibi and (late) Zahoor Elahi. Saeed spent much of his life working as a General and Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon at St.

Mary's Hospital (1969-2017). He was also Director of the Emergency Department for many years, and a pioneer in its establishment. He was respected by his colleagues and trainees and adored by his patients, demonstrating a bedside manner that was second to none. Saeed was a dedicated, passionate, and caring physician who was often referred to as "The Saint of St. He was a humble and simple man, who never hesitated to help someone, and never spoke negatively of anyone.

His only other passion besides his work was his family, whom he always made sure to be there for. Saeed passed away peacefully in the same hospital where he worked his entire career. We are grateful to all the staff of St. Mary's for their care and support. He will be greatly missed and remembered by his family, nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues and friends.

Contributions in Dr. Mohammad Saeed Chughtai's memory may be made to The St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. www.stmaryshospitalfoundation.ca FRIDAY, June 2 BENARROCH, Jean-Claude SUNDAY, June 4 MYDLARZ, Lola 11:00 a.m. Graveside MARQUES, Esther 12:00 p.m.

MONDAY, June 5 TARSHIS, Greta 2:00 p.m. NEWMAN, Sandra Graveside service in Toronto KALACIS, Mirdza (Otins) Aug 27, 1924 May 24, 2023 Mirdza "Otins" Kalacis nee Grinbergs It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mirdza Kalacis, lovingly known as Otins. Otins will be remembered for her boundless energy, infectious laughter, terrific sense of humor, and sincere generosity. Her warm smile had the power to brighten even the darkest of days, and her genuine interest in the lives of others endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing She is survived by her beloved sister-in- laws, Biruta and Rita, caring brother-in- law Dzidris, goddaughter Ingrid, nephews Erik and Robert, nieces Kristina and Dagmara, and Mara and her daughter Heidi. Each of them was touched by her radiant spirit and compassionate nature.

She passed peacefully in her incredible 99th year. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Lenuta Serban and the staff of 3 North at the Lakeshore General Hospital who provided her the best of care and compassion during this time. And our deepest gratitude extends to the wonderful caregivers at the Wellesley, Manoir Baie D'Urfe and more recently at Cedar House for their support and true loving kindness for Mirdza. Her celebration of life will be held in Montreal on June 7, 2023 at the Mt.Royal Funeral Complex 1297 Ch.

De La Foret. H2V 2P9 Visitation is from 10-12 noon. Service from 12 1 pm followed by a reception all occurring at the same location GIBSON, Noreen Monica Apr 15, 1940 May 12, 2023 Noreen Monica Gibson, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, departed from our lives on May 12, 2023, at C.H.S.L.D. Bayview (Bayview), Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada. She leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Noreen was born on April 15, 1940, in Barbados, the daughter of Richard Clement Daniel Goddard Gibson and Sybil Araminta Elaine Norris. Noreen's memory will forever be etched in our hearts. Let us remember her for the love she shared, the lives she touched, and the laughs she provided on this world. Noreen is survived by her siblings, Glen, Newland, and Ira (Masud). She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her dearly.

Noreen will be buried at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Lancaster, Ontario next to her mother, Sybil, and her brothers' Orban (Eleanor) and John (Anne). In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Noreen's honor, as a testament to her lifelong commitment to helping others. LEBOFF, Ellie Beinhaker) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Beloved wife of Frank for sixty-three years.

Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Bonnie Leboff and Dan Condon, Bruce and Lianne Leboff. Cherished of Sydnie Maltz (Zach), Lauren Maltz, Jamie Maltz (Paul); Danielle, Rachel, and Stephi Leboff. Sister of the late Rhoda Cohen. Dear sister-in-law of Debby and the late Marty Leboff, the late Sheila and the late Mendy Zeitler.

Ellie will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers, Rakel and Ludy for their love and devotion. Special thanks to Dr. David Sinclair for giving Ellie additional quality years of life. The family also wishes to thank Dr.

Peter Lipes for his decades of care. Funeral service from Paperman Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. on Friday, June 2 at 12:00 noon. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva in Montreal through Monday evening, continuing in Toronto through Thursday morning.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Leboff Memorial the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Montreal, (514) 733-7128. the life of the AKERBLOM, Maggy 1940-2023 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maggy Akerblom on May 25, 2023. Born in 1940 in Opladen, Germany, and having studied Journalism at the Freie Berlin, she immigrated to Canada in 1966 and from then on called her home. For many years she was a beloved and award-wining producer- announcer at Radio Canada International, the German Voice of Canada to the World. For over 50 years she also played a crucial part in the now defunct Deutsches Theater Montreal, where she played leading roles in many of their stage productions.

Upon her retirement from RCI she contributed to the Kanada Kourier, as well as volunteering at various charitable organisations. Maggy was also an active committee member of the German Society of Montreal. She will be sadly missed (but never forgotten) by her daughter Daniela, son Oliver (Caroline granddaughter her "little cousin" Karl-Heinz Legler, her long time companion John O'Hara as well as remaining cousins Gert and Renate their families in Germany and numerous friends around the world. A Celebration of Life will be held at on for close friends and relatives at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the McGill Center for Studies on Aging, the Alzheimer's Society of Montreal, or the Jewish General Hospital who were so very caring and attentive in her final days.

HAYES, Murray William Sep 16, 1924 Apr 30, 2023 Murray William Hayes died peacefully at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa on April 30, 2023, at the age of 98. Born in Montreal on September 16, 1924, to Murray William Sr. and Dorothy (Mead) Hayes, Murray served in the Canadian navy during World War ll, and was a celebrated athlete in Montreal and at McGill in the late 1940s. He was inducted into the McGill Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. He and his beloved wife, Nancy Johnson), who died in May 2022, lived and raised their family in Dorval, and moved to Burlington, Ontario in 1979.

Murray was a devoted husband and father, who cherished his family above all else. Murray is survived by his loving children: Susan Brooks of Winchester MA, Robert Hayes of Burlington ON and Judith Hayes of Ottawa ON. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Scott (Erin) Brooks, Jennifer Brooks (Joel) Fontanarosa, Kate Brooks (Jay) Leach, Michael (Vanessa) Hayes and David (Danni) Hayes, as well as his great grandchildren, Aven and Hayes Brooks, Will Fontanarosa, and Emmeline Leach. Services are private. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada are warmly appreciated.

MACDONALD, Errol Wayne June 27, 1948 June 6, 2022 Errol Wayne MacDonald passed away in June 2022 in Montreal, age 73. He was the younger son of the late Angus Sylvia (Forbes) MacDonald. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Vincent. He is survived by his nieces Shannon MacDonald (Steve McDonald), Caitlin MacDonald, Meaghan MacDonald (Christopher Joharchy), nephew Brendan MacDonald (Marianne Dobbin), three great-nieces, a great-nephew and by his sister-in-law, Judi MacDonald, all of Nova Scotia. His much-loved canine, "Lucas" is now living with dear friends.

After graduating from St. Mary's University, Halifax and McGill University, he taught for many years at Tokai University, Japan, where he made many friends. He enjoyed travelling and spent his winters in Mexico and his summers in Montreal. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Centre Funeraire, Cote-des- neiges, 4525 chemin de la Cote-des- Neiges, Montreal on Monday, 12 June at 1:30 p.m. DE KERESZTES (NEE MARTONFI), Elisabeth (Lici) June 30, 1927 May 13, 2023 Peacefully passed away on the 13th of May 2023 in Montreal.

A memorial service will be held on the 7th of June, 2023 at Our Lady of Hungary, 90 Guizot Montreal at 11am. In lieu of flowers please donate to the MUHC Foundation -IMC fund in Montreal. has no dominion over love. Love is the only thing that transcends Jeaniene Frost What is lovely never dies, but passes into another loveliness, Star-dust or sea-foam, Flower or winged air. Thomas Bailey Aldrich.