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Rhoda Cookie HERLICH MARON (1933 - 2026)

Cemetery Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery
Location Grave 3903 List Overview
Given Names Rhoda
Nickname Cookie
Birth Surname HERLICH
Surname MARON
Birth Date 1933 Jun 01
Birth Place Montreal, QC
Death Date 2026 Mar 20
Death Place Ottawa, ON
Burial Date 2026 Mar 24
Death Age 92
Father Harry
Mother Lily
Obituary Peacefully, at the age of ninety-two on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Ottawa, surrounded by her loving family and devoted caregivers. Cookie is lovingly remembered by her children: Mark (Susan), Cathy, Marlene (Michael), and Michele; and by her eleven grandchildren: Nicki, Stephi (Alexis), Dani (Alie), Emily, Ali (Dan), Michael (David), David (Silya), Rachel (Patrick), Jonathan, Rebecca, and Emma. She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren: Romy, Nora, and Lyla. Cookie is survived by her sister, Esther Backman, and her sisters-in-law, Sharon Herlich, and Molly Herlich. She cherished—and was adored by—twenty-two nieces, nephews, and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Lilly and Harry Herlich, by her siblings, Ruth Sherman, Samuel Herlich, Israel (Tully) Herlich, Faygie Sandys, and by her niece, Sandy Litwin.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Lilia, Mila, and Evelyn for their exceptional care, love, and devotion. Thanks as well to Rhonda, Claire, and Andrea in Montreal for their wonderful support. Much appreciation to the 5th floor and concierge staff at Amica The Glebe, as well as the Carefor palliative care providers.

Cookie was born in Montreal, Quebec, on June 1, 1933. A true entrepreneur, she owned and operated three businesses during her lifetime. She was the epitome of elegance, grace, and kindness, and will be missed by all those who knew her.

Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, March 24 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva will be observed at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim (425 Metcalfe Street entrance) Tuesday following burial until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Donations in Cookie’s honour may be made to Federation CJA: (514) 345-2600, or to the Alzheimer Society of Canada: 1(800) 616-8816.

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