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BAIG, Sarah Rebekah
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- Spouse
- Harry J. Baig
- Children
- 2 sons, four daughters
- Additional Family
- 4 brothers, 2 sisters
- Date of Birth
- 1879
- Date of Death
- September 20, 1937
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 59 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, September 21, 1937 Baig – At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Jacobson, 137 Paradise Row, on September 20, 1937, Sarah R. Baig, widow of Harry Baig, leaving two sons, four daughters, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral from 137 paradise Row at 4 p.m. this afternoon. Interment at Fernhill Cemetery. The Evening Times Globe Wednesday, September 22, 1937 The funeral of Mrs. Sarah R. Baig was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Jacobson, 137 Paradise Row. Due to the fact that this is a holy week of the Jewish people, special services were rendered by Rabbi Beshkin and Babb. Interment was made in the Jewish section of Fernhill Cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends and members of the Chevra Kadisha acted as pallbearers. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.214.
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- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
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BASSEN, Eliezer (Lazar)
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- Spouse
- CHIA
- Children
- 2 sons, 2 daughters
- Date of Birth
- March 13, 1829
- Date of Death
- April 15, 1949
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 91 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, April 16, 1949 BASSEN—At his residence, 14 Summer St., on April 15, 1949, Lazar Bassen, in his 92nd year, survived by his widow, two daughters, two sons, several grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one sister and two brothers. Funeral was held from Chamberlain’s Funeral Home, 145 King St. East, on Friday at 4:30 pm. Interment was in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.325. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Our Departed - D3 . Additional notes: Hebrew teacher. Elisha is name on stone
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BASSEN, Esther Rachael
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- Spouse
- Eliezer Bassen
- Children
- 2 sons, 2 daughters
- Date of Birth
- July 15, 1863
- Date of Death
- November 18, 1950
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 87 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, November 20, 1950 BASSEN—At her residence, 14 Summer St., on Nov. 18, 1950, Esther Rachael, widow of Eliezer Bassen, leaving two sons, two daughters and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from the residence on Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.324. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Our Departed - D3 .
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- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
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BAXT, Lena
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- Spouse
- Louis Baxt
- Children
- 2 sons, 1 daughter
- Additional Family
- 3 sisters
- Date of Birth
- 1878
- Date of Death
- June 8, 1959
- Place of Birth
- Scoode, Lithuania
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 80 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, June 9, 1959, Page 13 microfilm # 198 BAXT – At Saint John General Hospital on June 8, 1959, Mrs. Lena Baxt, wife of Louis Baxt, of 49 Summer Street, survived by her husband, two sons, one daughter, three sisters, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday afternoon from the vestry of Shaarei Zedek Synagogue. Interment was made in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 997.122.34. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Jack and Rose Freedman - B1 .
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BAXT, Louis
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- Spouse
- Lena Baxt
- Date of Birth
- 1872
- Date of Death
- November 17, 1961
- Place of Birth
- Malitopol, Russia
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 89 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, November 18, 1961 Louis Baxt Dies in 90th year A retired businessman of this city, Louis Baxt, died early this morning in the Saint John General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Baxt, who was in his 90th year, was born in Malitopol, Russia, and came to Saint John in September, 1940. He had resided here ever since that time. His wife died on June 8th 1959. Surviving are two sons, Jack J. Baxt, Lancaster and Harry Baxt, Toronto Ont.; One daughter, Mrs. Harry Marcus, Dorchester, Mass, and several nephews and nieces. The funeral was held this afternoon from the vestry of Shaarei Zedek Synagogue with service at 2'oclock. Internment was at Fernhill Cemetery. Evening Times Globe Saturday, November 18, 1961 JM 2000.5.4 Funeral Held Funeral services were held form the vestry of Shaarei Zedek Synagogue Friday for Louis Baxt, whose death occurred at the Saint John General Hospital following a lengthy illness. The services were conducted by Cantor B. Silverberg. Born in Malitopol, Russia, Mr. Baxt was in 90th year. He came to Canada 57 years ago and has since resided in Saint John. He is survived by two sons, Jack J Baxt, Lancaster and Harry Baxt, Toronto; one daughter, Mrs. Harry Marcus, Dorchester, Mass; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Interment took place in Shaarei Zedek Synagogue Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.116. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Jack and Rose Freedman - B1 .
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BENJAMIN, Jacob
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- Spouse
- Sarah Esther Benjamin
- Date of Birth
- 1848
- Date of Death
- June 3, 1932
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 85 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, July 4, 1932, Page 12 About the City Funeral Held The funeral of Benjamin Jacob was held at 5:30 o'clock yesterday from his late residence, 106 Dorchester Street. Rev. A. Babb conducted the service. Interment was in Fernhill Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.99.
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BENJAMIN, Sarah Esther
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- Spouse
- Jacob Benjamin
- Date of Birth
- 1857
- Date of Death
- March 4, 1941
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Moncton
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 86 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Saint John Telegraph, March 5, 1941 Benjamin – At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Coleman, Moncton, N. B., on Mar. 4, 1941, Esther Benjamin, widow of Jake Benjamin, leaving three daughters, two sons, and several grandchildren. Funeral this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o’clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Michelson, 244 Paradise Row. Interment at Fernhill Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.248.
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BLOOM, Chia (Ida)
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- Spouse
- Lazer (Louis)
- Date of Birth
- 1886
- Date of Death
- February 14, 1966
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 80 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, February 15, 1966, Page 15 At the Saint John General Hospital, Feb. 14, 1966, Mrs. Ida Bloom, widow of Louis Bloom, survived by two sons, five grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces. Resting at the Jewish Community Center, Wellington Row, from where the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon with service at 2 o’clock. Interment in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. (In lieu of flowers, donations to the Jewish National Fund or the Heart Foundation would be appreciated.) Shiva will be observed for one week at her late residence, Mitchell Apartments, Building B, Apartment A. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.240. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Abraham E. Smith - C4.
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BLOOM, Lazar (Louis)
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- Spouse
- Chia (Ida)
- Date of Birth
- 1876
- Date of Death
- February 12, 1963
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 87 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, February 12, 1963, Page 21 At Saint John General Hospital Feb. 12, 1963, Louis Bloom, 41 Simonds Street, survived by his wife, two sons, five daughters, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Resting at the vestry of Shaarei Zedek Synagogue. Time of funeral will be announced later. (Please omit flowers. Donations to any charitable organization would be appreciated.) Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.240. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Abraham E. Smith - C4.
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BOYANER, Don
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- Children
- 2 sons - Israel H., Louis
- Date of Death
- October 23, 1910
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 50 years
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- OBITUARIES: The Daily Telegraph, October 24, 1910, microfilm # 98 Died Suddenly Early Yesterday D. Boyaner Passed Away at his home in High Street – Funeral This Afternoon D. Boyaner, optician in Dock street, died very suddenly at his home in High street yesterday morning. He had been confined to his home for the last two or three days with a sore foot, but was apparently in the best of health. Yesterday morning about 11 o’clock he was taken ill suddenly and died a few moments afterwards. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Israel H. and Louis, both of whom are in business with their father. The deceased had carried on his business in Dock street for several years and was one of the many respected Jewish residents of the city. The funeral will take place this afternoon from his late home in High Street. Interment will be in Fernhill cemetery and there will be services at the grave. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 997.111.75.
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CALP, Jack
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- NameofMother
- Sarah Zelkin Calp
- Name of Father
- Marcus Calp
- Spouse
- Teresa Ross Calp
- Children
- 2 sons - Mark, Norman
- Additional Family
- 1 brother - Abraham, 1 sister - Celia
- Date of Birth
- January 1, 1912
- Date of Death
- January 7, 1992
- Place of Birth
- Odessa, Russia
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 80 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, January 8, 1992 Calp – After a brief illness on January 7, 1992 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Jack Calp of 46 Fifth Street, Saint John, husband of Teresa (Ross) Calp; survived by his loving wife, two sons, Mark Calp of Saint John, Norman Calp and his wife, Bonnie of Renforth, one brother, Abe Calp of Saint John, grandchildren, Shannah and David of Edmonton, Alberta, Keiver and Keri of Renforth, N.S., several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held January 9, 1992, Thursday, with service at 3:30 p.m. at the Castle Funeral Home (Hillsley), 91 Leinster Street, Saint John. Interment in the Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contact the Hadassah-WIZO Organization, 648-9568 or charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. The Evening Times Globe Wednesday, January 8, 1992 Jack Calp dead at 80 Jack Calp (Jacob Ben Marcus), well-known Saint John businessman considered an authority in the Canadian clothing industry, died at the Saint John Regional Hospital Tuesday after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1912, in Odessa, Ukraine, son of the late Marcus and Sarah (Zelkin) Calp. The family's land and specialty clothing business was confiscated during the Bolshevik revolution but the family escaped with their lives and emigrated to Canada when Jack Calp was 14, arriving in December, 1926. Jack Calp worked as an operator in a clothing factory in Saint John. He was also a 'newsie' with the Canadian Pacific Railway, traveling between Saint John and Montreal. With brother Abe, Jack Calp entered into business, launching Calp's Ltd. In 1948, Jack and his wife Teresa (Ross) opened a high quality men's specialty store. He was consulted on many occasions on men's fashion trends by Canada's top suit manufacturers. The store continues to flourish today under the ownership of their son, Norman. Jack Calp was a member of the Shaarei Zedek congregation, the Canadian Zionist organization, the Saint John Shomar Club and the Masonic Order Saint John Lodge 2. He is survived by his wife, Teresa; two sons, Mark of Saint John and Norman and his wife Bonnie of Renforth; his brother, Abe of Saint John; grandchildren Shannah and David of Edmonton, Alta. and Keiver and Keri of Renforth; and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Celia, died earlier. The funeral will be held on Thursday with service at 3:30 p.m. at Castle Funeral Home, (Hillsley), 91 Leinster Street. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hadassah-WIZO organization at 648-9568, or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. (Original item has photograph) Evening Times Globe Thursday, January 30, 1992 The funeral of Jack Calp of 46 Fifth Street, husband of Teresa (Foss) Calp, was held from Castle Funeral Home, Hillsley Chapel, 91 Leinster Street, with Lou Michelson on Congregation of Shaarei Zedek officiating. Special words were read by Dr. Fred Ross. Honorary pallbearers were Rev Malcolm Berry, Bill Coffey, Abe Davis, Sam Davis, Mike Doyle, Tom Drummie, Q.C., Glen Fairweather, John Fallon, Mitchell Franklin, Dr. Lewis Freedman, Ken Galbraith, Abe Gilbert, Abe Goldberg, Lloyd Goldsmith, Tibor Halassy, Harry Holtzman, Donald Kerr, Elsie Kingston, Arthur Lee-White, David Lubin, Dr. Ed Lund, George Maniatis, Ellis Ross, Max Ross and Mayor Elsie Wayne. Active pallbearers were David Calp, Keiver Calp, Mark Goldsmith, Herzl Kashetsky, Dr. Fred Ross, Joel Ross, Keith Ross and Norman Ross. Floral tributes were received from the Staff of Calps Ltd. and Hong Kong Take Out Restaurant. Donations were made to Hadassah-WIZO Organization of Canada by the Bank of Nova Scotia, management and staff, Charlotte Street branch; Colwell's Grocery; Congregation Shaarei Zedek; Deloitte, Touche (partners and staff); Ron Kincade and Co.; Betty-Brite Cleaners; Sisterhood Congregation, Shaarei Zedek; Scotia MacLeod Inc.; Shomar Club; and from the Saint John Chapter of Hadassah WIZO. Donations were also made to the United Way of Greater Saint John Inc.; Canadian Red Cross Society; Hospice of Saint John Inc.; Canadian Red Cross Society; Hospice of Saint John Inc.; Canadian Cancer Society; Saint John Boys' and Girl' Club of Saint John Inc.; to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation of Saint John Inc. including one from Partners and Associates of Palmer, Connell, Leger, Roderick and Glennie. Donations to Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children including one from Hall and Fairweather Ltd.; to Romero House-Soup Kitchen including one from Management Staff of Fairweather Tire; N.B. Heart and Stroke Foundation including one from Management and Staff of … W.J. Crawford Co. Ltd. And Worshipful Master and Brethren of St. John's Lodge 2 F and AM; to Hestia House; Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; the Canadian Diabetes Association; Agudath Israel Synagogue of Ottawa; Canadian Magen David Adam for Israel; Memorial Fund of the Fundy Hospital Association Ltd.; Na'Amat U.S.A.; Hymie Whitzman Memorial Fund; Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation of Canada; The Torah Fund; The League of Shaar Shalom; and Youth Aliyah. Interment took place in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. St. John's Lodge 2 F and M held a Masonic Service at the funeral home. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.457. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Our Departed - D5.
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CALP, Sarah Zelkin
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- Spouse
- Marcus Calp
- Date of Death
- September 27, 1974
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 92 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, September 30, 1974 Following a brief illness at the Saint John General Hospital, September 27, 1974, Mrs. Sarah (Zelkin) Calp of Loch Lomond Villa, wife of the late Marcus Calp survived by two sons, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The body rested at the Castle Funeral Home, 91 Leinster Street, from where the funeral was held Sunday at 8 p.m. Interment in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Memorial week to be observed at the home of her son, Abraham, at 78 Orange Street. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.456. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Our Departed - D5.
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CALP, Teresa (Tessie) Ross
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- NameofMother
- Rachel Ross
- Name of Father
- John Ross
- Spouse
- Jack Calp
- Children
- 2 sons - Mark, Norman
- Additional Family
- 2 brothers - Harry, Max, 2 sisters - Ethel Sharpe, Aida Fritz
- Date of Birth
- June 15, 1913
- Date of Death
- September 2, 1996
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 83 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, September 3, 1996 On September 2, 1996, Mrs. T. (Tessie) Calp, 83 years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. The daughter of the late John and Rachel Ross, she was born in, and remained a life long resident of Saint John. She was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1992, a sister Ethel Sharpe, and two brothers, Harry and Max Ross. She is survived by her two devoted sons, Mark (Susan) and Norman (Bonnie), four grandchildren, Shannah, David, Keiver, and Keri, a sister Mrs. Aida Fritz (Kentville), brother in law Mr. Abe Calp, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and Casey. Mrs. Calp was a graduate of Saint John High School and Modern Business College. Following her marriage, she became a working partner with her husband Jack in the establishment of the family business, Jack Calp Ltd. Men’s Wear, for 42 years until her retirement in 1990. She was a life long member of Shaarei Zedek Congregation and a life long member of Henrietta Szold chapter of Hadassah WIZO, a member of Sisterhood Shaari Zedek Synagogue, and of Saint John Regional Hospital auxiliary, and an active member of the Saint John Chevra Kadisha Society. The funeral will be held from Castle Funeral Home, (Hillsley), 91 Leinster Street, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 1996, with interment in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery, Westmorland Road. Shiva will be held at 46 Fifth Street, Saint John. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Sincere thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of the surgical floor and palliative care unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Special thanks to her private care nurses. A person with an immense passion for life and respect for others, Tessie Calp will be sadly missed and always remembered with love. Her whole purpose in life was giving to others, and she fulfilled that purpose very well, and continued to give until to the very last day of her life. Cooking and baking, needlepoint, and making afghans were just some of the many ways that Mrs. Calp gave of herself, as her immediate thoughts were always for others. She was a generous and caring individual with her family as well as others, who came to think of her as their second mother. (Original item with photograph) Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.457. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Our Departed - D5.
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CITREN, Louis H.
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- Spouse
- Eleanor Green Citren
- Children
- 2 sons
- Additional Family
- 2 sisters
- Date of Birth
- 1910
- Date of Death
- November 13, 1985
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Oakville, Ontario
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, November 14, 1985 At Oakville, Ontario on November 13th, 1985, Louis H. Citren of 265 reynolds Street, Oakville, Ontario, husband of Eleanor (Green) Citren, survived by his wife, two sons, two sisters, two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Resting at the Castle Funeral Home (Hillsley), 91 Leinster Street, from the funeral will be held on Thursday with service at 2 p.m. Interment in Green Hart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hadassah-Wizo Organizqtion by calling 652-7207 would be appreciated by the family. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.496. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Nathan and Mary Meltzer - E4.
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COHEN, Bessie Levine
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- NameofMother
- Elizabeth Levine
- Name of Father
- Louis Levine
- Spouse
- Myer Cohen
- Additional Family
- 4 brothers - Abe, Isaac, Simon, Nathan, 2 sisters - Nelly Haslett, Lillian Kashetsky
- Date of Birth
- 1896
- Date of Death
- February 3, 1988
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, February 3, 1988, Page 28 Bessie Cohen of the Carlton Kirk Lodge Nursing Home, formerly of 82 Summer Street, Saint John, wife of the late Myer Cohen, died on Wednesday at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in the Soviet Union, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Levine. She lived most of her life in Saint John. She was a member of the Congregation Shaarei Zedek. She was a lifelong member of the Hadassah-WIZO Organization and sisterhood. She is survived by one daughter, Jennie, Mrs. Ben Cohen of Saint John, two sons, Edgar and Israel, both of Saint John, two brothers, Simon and Nathan Levine, both of Saint John, one sister, Lillian Kashetsky of Saint John, seven grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. The body is resting at the Castle Funeral Home (Hillsley) 91 Leinster Street from where the funeral will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment in the Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the heart fund or Hadassah-WIZO Organization would be appreciated by the family. Evening Times Globe Wednesday, February 3, 1998, page 19 COHEN – After a lengthy illness on February 3, 1988, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Mrs. Bessie Cohen of the Carlton Kirk Nursing Lodge, formerly of 82 Summer Street, wife of the late Myer Cohen; survived by one daughter, Jennie, Mrs. Ben Cohen, two sons, Edgar and Israel both of Saint John, two brothers, Simon and Nathan Levine, both of Saint John, seven grandchildren, cousins, several nephews and nieces. Resting at the Castle Funeral Home (Hillsley) 91 Leinster Street, where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in the Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Fund or Hadassah WIZO Organization, by contacting Mrs. Bernetta Guss, 652-3491 would be appreciated. Cohen, Bessie (Mrs. Myer) Evening Times Globe February 1988 The funeral of Bessie Cohen of Carlton Kirk Nursing Home, formerly of 82 Summer Street, wife of the late Myer Cohen, was held from Castle Funeral Home, Hillsley Chapel, 91 Leinster Street with Lou Michelson of the Congregation Shaarei Zedek, officiating. Members of the Chevra Kadisha served as pallbearers. Donations were received for the Hadassah WIZO Organization of Canada; New Brunswick Heart Foundation, including those from staff of Hoffman’s, Operating Room staff SJRH, Gordex Minerals Limited, management and staff of Nova Scotia Savings & Loan, Saint John Park PC Association, and from Host Travel; Canadian Cancer Society, including those from Job Re-enter Secretarial Network, and from the manager and staff of Bank of Commerce, King Street; Hospice of Saint John Inc., including one from Saint John Fundy PC Federal Woman’s Caucus: Gideon Memorial Bible Plan; and for the Senator Emerson Foundation. Interment took place in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery with graveside prayers by Mr. Michelson. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.423. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Samuel Meltzer - A4.
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COHEN, David
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- Spouse
- Anna
- Children
- 2 sons, 6 daughters
- Date of Death
- October 4, 1961
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 73 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, October 5, 1961 COHEN – At the Saint John General Hospital, October 4, 1961, David Cohen of 53 Hazen Street leaving his wife, two sons, six daughters and eight grandchildren. Funeral from the vestry of Shaarei Zedek Synagogue Thursday afternoon with service at 2:30 o’clock. Interment in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.35. Additional notes: grocer
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COHEN, Louis
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- NameofMother
- Celia Cohen
- Name of Father
- Shloma Cohen
- Children
- 2 sons, 1 daughter
- Date of Birth
- 1875
- Date of Death
- April 23, 1947
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 77 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, April 24, 1947 Cohen – At his residence, 19 Garden Street, on April 23, 1947, Louis Cohen, son of the late Shloma and Celia Cohen of Poland, survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, two sisters, two brothers and six grandchildren. (Please omit Flowers) Resting at the Chamberlain Funeral Home, 145 King Street East, from where the funeral will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.76. Additional notes: tailor
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COHEN, Myer
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- Spouse
- Rose Cohen
- Children
- 2 sons, 1 daughter
- Date of Birth
- 1895
- Date of Death
- September 21, 1963
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 68 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, September 20, 1963 Myer Cohen Dies In Hospital Myer Cohen, a well-known Saint John Businessman, died this morning in the Saint John General Hospital. Mr. Cohen, who resided at 82 Summer Street, was a long time supporter of the Conservative Party and at one time was Chairman of Dufferin Ward. He was a director of the Shaarei Zedek Synagogue and founder of the Zionist Men’s Association. At the time of his death, he was prominent in real estate both in Saint John and in Moncton. He is survived by his wife, two sons, one daughter, three sisters, one brother, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.423. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Samuel Meltzer - A4. Additional notes: real estate agent
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DAVIS, Abraham D.
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- NameofMother
- Ida Rozovsky Davis
- Name of Father
- Hyman (Harry) David
- Spouse
- Goldie Garson
- Additional Family
- 3 brothers : Dr. Eli, Samuel, Isadore J.; 1 sister : Rose
- Date of Birth
- February 13, 1913
- Date of Death
- July 13, 2010
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 97 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, July 14, 2010 On Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in his 98th year, of blessed memory to his adoring Goldie, wife of 68 brilliant years and his devoted children Philip and Heather, Roslyn and Nordau, Michael and Hyla, and Susan and David. Doting Zadie to Seth, Ben, Leah, Amit and Tracy, Lisa and Kris, Anna and Colin, Liron, Adam, Beth and Tim, Aaron, Barry and exuberant great grandfather to Nathan, Rhea, Cohen, Maya and Samson. A wonderful brother and brother- in-law to the late Rose, the late Sam and the late Gladys, the late Eli and Connie, Issie and the late Ruth. Dedicated son of the late Harry and the late Ida, and son-in-law of the late Hyman and the late Anna Garson. The centre of a large extended and closely knit family, he will be sorely missed by many nephews, nieces and cousins. As the proprietor of the Ideal Stores in Saint John, he was known and respected by the larger community and loved by its Jewish community. Funeral arrangements through Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, Toronto, ON 416- 663-9060, www.benjamins.ca and Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row Saint John 506-634-7424, www.brenansfh.com. A Traditional Jewish Graveside Service will be held in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM. In honour of his memory, should you feel so inclined, donations to causes that support Israel, alleviate poverty in Canada and the Temmy Latner Centre would be appreciated. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 2011.106.3. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Nathan and Mary Meltzer - E2.
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DRESKIN, Abraham
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- NameofMother
- Ruth Dreskin
- Name of Father
- Oscar Dreskin
- Spouse
- Edith
- Additional Family
- 1 brother
- Date of Death
- July 21, 1953
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 71 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, July 22, 1953 DRESKIN - At Saint John General Hospital, July 21, 1953, Abraham Dreskin of 19 ½ Garden Street, son of the late Oscar and Ruth Dreskin, survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, one brother, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Resting at Chamberlain’s Funeral Home 145 King Street from where the funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with service at 2:30 p.m. Interment at Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.300. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Our Departed - D5.
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- 223
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