| Obituary |
ASSH, Maurice. In his eighty-seventh year, on Monday, October 5, 2009, with his family by his side. Predeceased by his loving wife Betty Sternthal and by his adored son Allan. Beloved and caring father of Donna Assh and father-in-law of Rodney Burgar of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cherished and fun-loving Zadie of Benjamin and Matthew Burgar. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Natalie and the late Jack Rosenhek, Edith Kramer and the late Jacob Assh, Madelaine and the late Edward Assh, Iona and the late Saul Assh, and brother-in-law of Naomi Sternthal and A. Wali, and Hyman Sternthal. Sadly mourned by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friend of Lydia Kammerer. Special thanks to Dr. Langlois and to the physicians, nurses and staff of the ICU at the Jewish General Hospital for their extraordinary care and devotion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B'nai Jacob Congregation Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri and Sauve Streets. Shiva at 6800 Macdonald Ave. #902, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. daily. Due to the festival of Succoth, shiva commences on Sunday evening, October 11. Contributions in his memory may be made to the 'Maurice Assh Memorial Fund for the ICU' c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the charity of your choice. |
