Deaths

ALEXANDER. Derek. Passed away suddenly on July 1, 2020, aged 91 years. Deeply mourned by all who knew and loved him.

A true gentleman, who will be greatly missed by his wife Janet, daughter Yael, son-in-law Arik, sister Susie, brother-in-law Brian, grandchildren, family and friends.

ALEXANDER. Derek. A treasured friend whom we will greatly miss. Our hearts and thoughts are with his beloved wife Janet and sister Susie and their families.— Hadassa and Michael.

ALEXANDER. Derek. Passed away suddenly on July 1, 2020. A dignified and intelligent man, a true mensch. Our heartfelt prayers go to our special “sister” Janet, Yael, Susie, Lisa and Amanda. He will be sadly missed by Maris, Roy and family.

BROSTOFF. Jonathan. Passed away peacefully on June 30. Beloved husband of Deanna and dearly loved by his son Joshua. A celebration of his life will be held later in the year.

GOLDSTONE. Maurice. Our loving, wonderful husband, dad and grandfather passed away on July 5. He was a real character, largerthan-life, who loved his family dearly. He leaves behind his loving wife Denise, his three daughters Danielle, Natalie and Michelle and seven grandchildren. He will live in our hearts forever and will never be forgotten.

GOLDSTONE. Maurice. Brother-inlaw and uncle, now reunited with his mother Rose, father Nat, sister Maureen, and no doubt wrestling with our late father, Michael. Our thoughts are with Denise, Danielle, Natalie, Michelle and families.— With fond love, Susie, Nicola, Juliet, Emma and families.

LEAPMAN. Laurence. Passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2020, at the great age of 97, after a long and full life. Husband of the late Sonya Leapman, muchloved and respected father of Karina Leapman, father-in-law of Amos Sivan Bires, brother-in-law to Shirley Pash and uncle to Cathy Pash and Susy Rosenbloom. A unique man, who will never be forgotten. His stories, jokes and positive outlook will be much missed.

LESSER. Naomi. Reunited with her beloved husband of 50 years, David. She will long remain in the hearts of family and so many friends whose lives she touched and be especially missed by children Sarah and Robert and grandchildren Alex, Scott and Jimmy.

LESSER. Naomi (née Bolsom). Passed away on Shabbat, July 4, 2020 in her 85th year. Very sadly missed by her sister and brother-inlaw Sheila and Stafford Fertleman, together with their family.

LEWIS. June. Precious, darling June, Graeme’s wife for 64 years, passed bravely away on July 6. A beautiful, doting mum to Simon and Anne, grandma to Benjie, Tali, Sammy, Deli, Zak and Bethy and greatgrandma to Leo. She gave life-long dedication to Sutton Synagogue and WIZO. Her passion for life will be eternally missed by her family in England, Israel and the USA.

ROSS. Nigel Maxwell Ross (Nissan Mendel ben Zvi). From Melbourne and Belfast. Suddenly passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. A largerthan-life personality, who lived life to the full and was loved by many. Sadly missed by his sister Lisa, Neil, Jillian, Rachel, Dara and families, Leslie, his close friend Jason Levine and loyal team at Ross Legal. Nigel will be repatriated to his beloved Belfast, where he will rest with his dear parents.

SCRASE. Valerie Esther (née Berlin). Died peacefully at home on June 20, 2020. She was loved and will be missed by so many.— Celia Todd (née Berlin).

WEYMAN. Fay. Passed away suddenly on June 23, aged 97. A very special lady whose family meant everything to her. She touched so many lives and her light will shine on forever. — Anthony, Sharon, Nina and their families.