Obituary |
BERNSTEIN, Minnie (nee Shaffer) Suddenly, on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in her eighty-fifth year. Beloved and devoted wife of Al for sixty-five years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Harvey Bernstein and Gisele Godin, Maureen Blauer and Emanuel Tomasino; Lidia Bernstein and the late Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein. Adored "Grandma Minnie" of Matthew Bernstein, Philip and Ganit Bernstein, Jordan Bernstein; Dr. Evan and Keren Blauer, Robert Blauer; Jasmine and Dror Gabay, and the late Rebecca Blauer. Proud "Great-Grandma Minnie" of Benjamin, J.J., Maya, Avery, Ellie, and Sofie. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Bluma Dieks (the late Bill Dieks, the late Herb Goldenberg), the late Hymie Shaffer (Ruth), the late Rose and the late Bernie Ettenberg, the late Harry Shaffer (Ruth), the late Willy Shaffer (the late Evelyn Shaffer, Marilyn Shaffer); and sister-in-law of Nat and the late Sarah Bernstein, Rae and the late Victor Resnick, Irving and the late Bernice Bernstein, the late Sam and the late Ester Bernstein, the late Annie and the late Norman Price. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, March 21 at 12:00 p.m. Burial at the Russian Polish Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home from 1:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Contributions in Minnie's memory may be made to the Israel Cancer Research Fund, (514) 481-2723. |