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Dr. Annette Antoinette HERSCOVICS FRSC (1938 - 2008)

Cemetery Baron de Hirsch de la Savane Cemeteries
Section Baron de Hirsch New Memorial Extension (Map: E12) List Overview
Location Line 13 Grave 118
Title Dr.
Given Names Annette
Nickname Antoinette
Surname HERSCOVICS
Occupation FRSC
Birth Date 1938 Jun 29
Birth Place Paris, France
Death Date 2008 Sep 06
Death Place Montreal, QC
Burial Date 2008 Sep 08
Death Age 70
Father NEJMAN, Gersz
Mother GELBERT, Fradja Andree
Holocaust Holocaust Survivor
Relations Mother, Grandmother
Obituary HERSCOVICS, Dr. Annette. (Also known as Antoinette Gelbert). Peacefully at St. Mary's hospital after a long battle with cancer Saturday, September 6, 2008. Beloved mother of Philippe (Phil) Herscovics. Admired mother-in-law of Jackie Mercer. Adored grandma of Max, Alex and Zara. Violinist, biochemist and professor at McGill University Centre for Cancer Research (1963 - PhD, McGill), Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, born in Paris and hidden child survivor of the Holocaust. She touched many people's lives and will be sadly missed. Graveside service on Monday, September 8 at 3 p.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home on Monday, following the service, through Tuesday evening. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Oncology Department c/o St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694, or the charity of your choice.
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