| Obituary |
MERVIN BUTOVSKY It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mervin (Mesh) Butovsky on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, on the morning of Pessach Yizkor. Beloved husband of Rebecca (Rivka) Caplan. Devoted "Abba" and father-in-law of Yaron Butovsky and Andree Perrier, the late Avriel (z"l). Dear brother and brother-in-law of Betty and the late Eli Prashker, Shya and Lily Butovsky, the late Earl Butovsky (z"l), and brother-in-law of Eli and Sally Caplan, Phyllis and the late Max Caplan. Loving "Saba" of Marielle and Mathieu. Special uncle of Rhonda and Fred Struzer, Gail and Marvin Steinberg, Elaine Prashker, Steven Prashker, Jonah Butovsky, Lynn Caplan, Joel Caplan and their children. He will be lovingly remembered by his lifelong friends from many parts of the world. Mervin was Professor Emeritus of Concordia University, where he taught for forty years and was much beloved by his students and colleagues. He was known by all for his lifelong commitment to scholarship and his deep love of the written word. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Thursday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 3562 Vendome Ave. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Mervin Butovsky Memorial Scholarship Fund" c/o Concordia University (Brad Skog), (514) 848-2424 ext.: 3884, |
