SOCIAL & PERSONAL

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Births

STERNBERG. Ashley and Eddie are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful daughter, Thea Marcella on February 17, 2020. Mazeltov to grandparents Stella and Geoffrey Sternberg and Marcia Connell and Richard James.

BLACK. Gideon and Aliza are thrilled to announce the birth in Englewood, New Jersey, of their precious son, Asher, on February 7, 2020, a brother for Judah, Natan and Maya. Mazeltov to grandparents Mrs Naomi Jacobs, Helene and Barry Berkowitz and Michael Black.

Deaths

AUERBACH. Cyril. Patriarch, advisor and lover of life. Our colourful dad and grandpa passed away aged 98 on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Deeply missed by Gina, Simon, Eloise, Nathan, Mimi, Hannah, Isadore and his extended family. His long and fulfilled life enriched us all. Once met, never forgotten.

BELLWIN. The Rt Hon The Lady Bellwin. Doreen passed away surrounded by her family on February 13. Always elegant, sophisticated, dignified and classy. She will be sadly missed by daughters Frances Taylor and Linda Porter, son Stephen Bellow, sons and daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Married to her beloved husband Irwin for 53 years, she deeply missed him when he passed away in 2001. Their irreplaceable bond continues in their shared yahrzeit date.

BENTLEY. Gerald. My darling husband for 60 wonderful years. I cannot imagine life without him. I will love him and miss him for the rest of my life.— Gloria.

BENTLEY. Gerald. Our darling, wonderful dad and papa. We have such wonderful memories of the many happy times we spent together. We will love him and remember him always.— Tina and Lee, David, Chloé and Charles, Declan, Lara and Lois.

BENTLEY. Gerald. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our muchloved brother-in-law and uncle, who is at last at peace after such a cruel illness, borne so bravely. We will think of him at family gatherings and raise a glass of Chianti in his memory. Wishing love, long life and good memories to Gloria, Tina and David.— Ingrid, Michael and the Salida and Plaut families.

BINKS. Jacqueline (née Shine). Resident of Douglas, Isle of Man. Died February 19, 2020. May my dearest friend rest in peace.

CHALFEN. Gerald. A kind and loving husband to Anita, father to Joanne with Lee, Mark with Becky. Grandpa to Riley, Coco, Jessica, Fynn and Theo. He had an amazing life and leaves fond memories to all. May he rest in peace.

CHALFEN. Gerald. My lovely caring big brother. He was always there for me. We shared so much together, both happy and sad. He was much loved by his nephew and nieces, all their partners and children. Gerald made them all proud to be part of the Chalfen family. I will miss him terribly and remember him with much love and pride.— Valerie Green.

CHALFEN. Gerald. In fond memory of a loving brother-in-law over many years. A caring uncle to David, Julia and Stephen. Great-uncle to Tom, Rosa and William.— Diane.

COWAN. Laurie. My darling Laurie, he was my life, I loved him totally. He gave me everything and I will never forget him. I will love him forever.— Elaine.

COWAN. Laurie. Our truly, amazing dad lost his brave battle with cancer on Thursday, February 13. The kindest and most giving husband, father and grandfather anyone could want. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.— Paul and April, Andrew and Joy, Jonathan and Vicky and all of the grandchildren.

COWAN. Laurence. Our dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Our hearts go out to Elaine, Paul and April, Andrew and Joy, Jonathan and Vicky and his much-loved grandchildren.— Cynthia, Harvey, Simon and Suri and Sara and Richard.

COWAN. Laurie. So many good times and so much fun together for 62 years. Oh boy, will I miss him every day. Our thoughts are now with Elaine, Cynthia and all their families.— Roger, Gill and family.

GOWER. Anne. Passed away this past Shabbat. Deeply mourned by her sons Cecil, Barry, Peter and David, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A matriarch to all of her extended family worldwide. ‘Love and miss you a thousand millions’.

LENGA. Paul. The Jewish Agency for Israel mourns his untimely passing. He will be remembered for his tireless efforts supporting Informal Education, in particular his work with The Federation of Zionist Youth. Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Sharon and his children Nadav, Daniel, Maayan and Idan.

MOORE. Roberta (Bobbie). The love of my life lost her battle on February 12, 2020. My only consolation is that I had over 60 years of fun, laughter and happiness with her, but I miss her and it hurts. She was the matriarch of the family, who was always there to love, console and relieve all their problems. From the hundreds of tributes there was a common theme in which she was adored by all who knew her. Beautiful, elegant and stylish she was a magnet who attracted all in her presence. Until I meet my darling again, may she sleep peacefully. I will love her forever.— Ian.

MOORE. Bobbie. Our beautiful, vibrant, vivacious mummy and nanna has left us too soon and we are broken hearted. Her capacity to love us was immeasurable and her infectious personality touched the lives of everyone she met. She will never be forgotten and we will love her forever.— Joanne, Philip, Lana and Dani.

MOORE. Roberta (Bobbie). I am devastated by the passing of my beautiful mum. She was a caring, loving soul and was always there for me, her memory will always be imprinted in my heart. I will miss her so much. May she rest in peace. — Richard and Jules.

MOORE. Bobbie. We are heartbroken at losing our beautiful, sensational mummy and nanna who loved us like no other. My style icon, eternally elegant forever fabulous. Once met, never forgotten. Loving her for eternity, forever in my heart, until we meet again.— Lynsey, Jonathan and Poppy.

MOORE. Roberta. Our dearest sister “Bobbie.” We always remember her sparkling personality, kindness, sense of humour and love of her family.— With love from Barry, Glenda, Lance, Claire, Simon, Grace, Ava, Jake, James. Tyler, Sophie and Jessica.

MOORE. Roberta. Our darling Bobbie, beautiful, vibrant, funny and lifelong friend is now dancing in heaven. Our love and thoughts are with Ian, Joanne, Richard, Lynsey, Barry and the whole family. We will love and miss her forever.— Ivan, Maxine, Victor and Natalie Leon.

MORGENSTERN (née Berman). Noama (Noah bas Moshe). On Sunday, February 16 (Shevat 21), our beloved and cherished mummy, mother-in-law and grandma left us after a valiant struggle. A remarkable, elegant, feisty lady with an iron will. She leaves a fine legacy. Now at rest with her darling Bengy. The amazing ‘Mrs Morgenstern’ forever mourned and missed by Michele and David (Lobl) and granddaughter Sophie, in whom she took much pride and joy. May mummy rest in peace with daddy and may we continue to live by their example.

NORTON. Richard. Passed away Friday, February 14. Beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather.

In Memoriam

COROB. Sidney (May 2, 1923 February 27, 2009). Today and every day we remember our most beloved husband and father and miss his wisdom, humour and love.— The Corob family.

KRAMER. Dorothy and Ab. Taken from us on February 21, 1996. Forever loved and admired.— Jonathan and Sylvia.

SONING. Freda and Harry. In treasured memory of our darling parents. Forever missed by Harvey, Antoinette, Angela, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.

WILLIAMS. Jeanie. In memory of our dearly-loved mother, who left us on Shevat 29, 5734 (February 21, 1974). She will live in our hearts forever.— Daughters Denise and Adrienne and grandchildren.

Tombstone Consecrations

LAWRENCE. Sheila (née Mannakee). The memorial stone in the cherished and everlasting loving memory of Sheila Lawrence will be consecrated at The Western Cemetery, Bulls Cross Ride, Cheshunt, EN7 5HT, on Sunday, March 1, at 11.15am.

NEWMAN. Harold. The memorial stone for our beloved husband and father will be consecrated at Bushey Old Cemetery on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 11am.