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Stanley David Jacobson June 23, 1930 to December 1, 2015 Stan left this planet at 8: 05 a.m. at North York General Hospital with Frances (Wisleski) his devoted wife of 45 years at his side. Predeceased by his sister Helen, his mother Sadie and father Joseph. He leaves his loving sister-in-law Grace Lindover (Tom Newman), nephews Jamie Lindover (Laura), David Lindover (Ellen) and grandnephews Sean and Cory Lindover and grandniece Kate. He will be sorely missed by his very best friend, his cat Ralphie. Spanning a career of over fifty years. Stan was an innovative and prolific television producer, director and writer, both in Canada and the US. From the Wayne and Shuster Comedy Hour to The Johnny Cash Show, a documentary on the Battle of Britain to the celebrated Skydome opening ceremony as well as the opening ceremonies of the Calgary Olympics is just a small example of his prodigious body of work. Stan's proudest achievement was a theatrical first for Canada, when he negotiated the rights to produce the comedy hit, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter in Toronto while it was still running on Broadway. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Thursday, December 3th at 4:00 p.m. Interment Friday, December 4th in the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, Congregation Zichron Kedoshim Section, in Montreal. Shiva will begin Sunday and Monday 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with evening services at 7:30 p.m. at 73 Chiswell Crescent, Toronto. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA at 1-888-668-7722 or to the Toronto Humane Society, 416-392-2273.
Published in the Toronto Star on Dec. 2, 2015 |
