BIRTHS
COFFER.
ELLIS.
FRANKS.
GORDON.
Joanne and Nick are thrilled to announce, after a long wait, the safe arrival of their perfect son, Billy Alexander Ronnie (Levi), born at home on April 1, 2014, a little brother for Archie and Matilda. Mazeltov to proud grandparents Brenda and Michael Press and Roberta and Raymond Coffer and remembering those who are no longer with us at this special time.
Rebecca, Gidon and Ariella are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful son and brother, Avi Ezra, born on Purim, March 16, 2014. A precious grandson for Suzanne and Ian Black and Shirley and Richard Ellis. Named in loving memory of his great-grandparents Estelle and Arnold Morris, who would have been so proud.
Lauren (née Powell) and Daniel are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia Olivia, on April 2, 2014, a sister to Chloe. Mazeltov to grandparents Sandra and David Franks, Jan Goodkind together with Clive, Philip Powell together with Stephanie, and to great-grandma Doreen Curwin.
Vanessa (née Lipman) and Daniel are excited to announce the birth of their son, Ariel Tzvi Yosef, on March 25, 2014. Mazeltov to grandparents Susan and Ian Lipman and Yaffit and Jeff Gordon and great-grandparents Nick Coral, Stuart Lipman, Ruth and Benjamin Gad and Jeanne Gordon.
Mark and Limor are absolutely delighted to announce the birth of their precious son, Yonatan Reuven, on March 27, 2014 (Adar Sheni 25). Mazeltov to grandparents Avraham and Rachel Tarashi, and Jennifer Jankel. Remembering with love grandpa Rob and all the great-grandparents.
JANKEL.
Joanna (née Horwitz) and Richard are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful son, Vinnie Samuel, born on Saturday, April 5, 2014, a little brother for Frankie. Mazeltov to grandparents Tricia and Michael Berlin, Simone and Barnett Horwitz and Sally and David Lesser and to greatgrandparents Rita and Harry Moss. Remembering loved ones no longer with us.
LESSER.
Lara (née Sinclair) and Michael are delighted to announce the birth of Jacob Zack Sebastian, on Friday, March 21, 2014, a brother to Joshua. Mazeltov to Gill and Robert Sinclair, Frances Lewis and great-grandma Myrna Sidlin. Remembering Leo Lewis, who would have been so proud.
LEWIS.
Melissa (née Rosten), Gary, Sonny and Mickey are delighted to announce the arrival of their gorgeous son and brother, Alfie Noah (Chananya Menachem), on March 18. Mazeltov to Judith and Raymond Rockman, Sandy and Alan Rosten and great-grandma Lily Rosten. Remembering all other great-grandparents at this special time.
ROCKMAN.
Pippa (née Bloom) and Paul are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful son, Zachary Logan, on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Named in loving memory after great-grandparents Lorna Barden, Lenny Shenkin and Leslie Goldstone. Mazeltov to grandparents, great-grandparents and all the family.
SHENKIN.
Dayna Zahava, our much loved daughter, born March 26, 2014, weighing 7lb 12ozs, to Aya and Robert (Bertie). Delighted grandparents Faga and Barry Speker and Avital and Yehuda Baruch, great-granddaughter for Rachel Azaria, Shula and Tzvi Schweitzer and Moshe and Batya Baruch. B”H.
SPEKER.
WALD/GRABINAR.
Perry and Dena are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Robyn Elizabeth Megan, on March 21. A new granddaughter for Irene and Felton, Ruth and John, and niece for Samantha, Simon, Zoe and Philip.
GABRIELLE JOSEPHS and JOEL LASSMAN
Linda and Lawrence Josephs, together with Elaine and Myrum Meltzer, Philip and Ira Lassman, are delighted to announce the engagement of their children. Remembering with great love the grandparents no longer with us.
HANNAH LEVY and DANIEL SIMONS
Helen and Paul, together with Josie and David, are delighted to announce the engagement of their children. Mazeltov to Valerie Kleinberg and remembering all the grandparents with love.
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PLANNING
BARON COHEN.
Susannah. Passed away March 28, 2014, in her 53rd year. She was born with severe physical and learning disabilites and had a beautiful, happy disposition, like her mother Judy, who passed away in 2008. She is survived by her father Vivian, her brothers Daniel, Simon and Ashley, her sister Aliza, her nephews Sam, Robin and Kobi and nieces Kate and Shayna, who all loved her deeply. She lives on in the hearts of all those who knew her.
Bernard. A wonderful, kind and charming gentleman passed away peacefully aged 94. He was the light of all our lives, who had a most generous nature and was loved by all who knew him. We shall miss him enormously and will cherish our memories. Lovingly remembered by Susan, Michael, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, family and friends.
Lydia (née Hamerschmidt), aged 93. On April 6, 2014, peacefully at the Royal Free Hospital. Wife of the late Oswald Burstin, mother of Nick and Nadine, grandmother of Sophie, Dominic, Ben and Emma. Funeral at Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane, London, NW11 7NL, on Friday, April 11, at 1.30pm.
BURSTIN.
Leila (née Levy). Sadly passed away March 15, aged 90. A fighter to the last. Now at peace with her loving husband Chick. Missed by her children Alan, Michael, Janice and Simon, grandchildren Frankie, Claire and Andrew, great-grandchildren Rose, Lily, Harrison, Linus and Tabitha, son-in-law Paulo, daughters-in-law Bereniece, Nobuyo and Hamida and Jonathan, David and Tania.
CHISSICK.
Aubrey. Passed away peacefully April 3. He is sadly missed by his sister Bertha, brotherin-law Sam, nieces Anne and Jacqui and their families.
FREEDMAN.