| Obituary |
YAFFE, Zelda (nee Stein)
It is with great sadness that Zelda's family announces her passing on Sunday, November 9, 2014, in her ninety-seventh year. Devoted wife of the late Saul U. Yaffe for sixty-four years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Peter Yaffe and Joyce Kitty, Brenda and Gary Caplan of Florida. Cherished 'Nana' of Robin Yaffe and Sergio Lombardi, Richard Yaffe all of Toronto; Stephanie Caplan of New York, Rayna Caplan and Matt Brown of Oakland, CA, Ilana Caplan and Jeff Scott of Mt. Horeb, WI. Loving great-grandmother of Olivia and Sofia; Lily and Izaac; Alexander and Mirabel. Special friend of the late Boris Levine for six years. Predeceased by her sister, Rose Shaposnick, her brothers and sisters-in-law, Lou and Zetta Stein, Sam and Frances Stein, Martin and Shirley Stein, Saul and Claire Stein; her sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rose and Sol Korman, and Morton Yaffe. Dear sister-in-law of Sylvia Yaffe of Toronto. Zelda will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful people at CLSC Metro for their amazing care and attention. The nurses and aids became her friends, especially Elisa DiFruscia and Nancy Rodrigues. We will always be grateful for their thoughtfulness and love. Funeral Service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Wednesday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Shaare Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her home, through Sunday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to the "Zelda Yaffe Memorial Fund" c/o the Shaare Zion Congregation (514) 481-7727. |
