Nahum GELBER C.M., K.C. (1932 - 2025)

Cemetery Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery
Location Grave 6315 List Overview
Given Names Nahum
Surname GELBER
Occupation C.M., K.C.
Hebrew Date 25 Av 5785
Birth Date 1932
Death Date 2025 Aug 18
Burial Date 2025 Aug 21
Death Age 93
Father David
Mother EVIN, Sadie
Spouse PORTIGAL, Sheila
Relatives Father David Mother Sadie Wife Sheila
Obituary Peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of ninety-three. Beloved husband of the late Dr. Sheila Gelber for sixty-five years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Allan and Wendy Gelber, Geoffrey Gelber and Isabelle Benoit-Gelber, Derek Arthur and dear friend Gwynne Schwartz. Cherished Grandpa of Casey and Zack, Kara and Ben, Danielle; and Jérémie. Proud great-grandfather of Haley and Ashley. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Carl and Riva Gelber, the late Jessica and the late William I. (Bill) Miller; and brother-in-law of Clarice and the late William-Paul Warren, the late Evelyn and the late Harold Ashley. Son of the late Sadie and the late David Gelber. Nahum will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, family, friends and community. Heartful thanks to Carmelita, Carmen, Jasmin and Rose for their exceptional care and devotion.

Funeral service at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 120 Côte St. Antoine Road, Westmount, on Thursday, August 21, at 3 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva at 2 Westmount Square. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Sheila and Nahum Gelber Endowment Fund” c/o Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, (514) 937-9471 or to the charity of your choice.

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