Obituary |
POWELL, Gerald It is with deep sadness that the Powell, Lang and Rubenstein families announce the passing of our beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, Gerald Powell. After a courageous battle, on Sunday, August 8, 2010. He will be dearly missed by his family. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Medwedowsky. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Earl and Florine Powell, the late Rabbi Jake and the late Deborah Rubenstein. Most precious jewel and father to Sandra (Cookie) and Irving Lang, and brother and brother-in-law of Renee and the late Dave Greenstein, Eta and the late Alec Powell, Mary and the late Leonard Powell, and the late Howard Hymie Meadows. Adored and cherished Papa of Shira, Daniel, Orite, Jonathan, Samantha, and Yoheved Rubenstein; Sean Powell and fiancee Alicia Gallagher, Tamara, and Cassandra Powell; Andrew and Lisa, Darra, Lenny and Sherri Lang. Great-grandfather of Isaac, Bat-Sheva, Liana, Jake, Jesse and Jake Rubenstein; Harley and Arie Pesner; Sydney, Owen and Noah Lang. Gerald will be sadly missed by his friends at Adath Israel Congregation. Special thanks to Maria Lapuende who cared for him with loving care. Heartfelt thanks to Rabbi Michael and Marci Whitman for their support and devotion; they were always there for us. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 29 Cleve Rd., Hampstead, from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. Donations in his memory may be made to the Adath Israel Congregation, (514) 482-4252. |