BIRTHS
ABRAMS.
BASS/GEWIRTZ.
BENNETT.
ELLIS.
GOLDSTONE.
HARRIS.
LESTER.
LEVINSON.
LEWIS.
Alexandra (née Hilton) and Reuben are delighted to announce the birth, on January 11, of their daughter Annabelle Kitty, little sister to Amailia Grace. Mazeltov to grandparents Sandra and John Hilton and Susan and Herbert Abrams.
Justin and Nikki are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Oscar Harry, on January 9, a brother for Freddie. Another grandson for Jackie and Alan Bass (Liverpool) and Valerie and John Gewirtz. Remembering with love all who are sadly missed at this happy time.
Elizabeth (née Berg) and Rupert are thrilled to announce the birth of a beautiful daughter, Lila Rebecca. A precious granddaughter for Marilyn and Jonathan Berg and Joanne and David Bennett. Mazeltov to great-grandma Maureen Beilin. Remembering loved ones no longer with us.
Chloé (née Green) and Jonathan are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son, Harry Jacob, on January 19. Mazeltov to grandparents Stacey and Michael Green and Judith and Peter Ellis, great-grandma Letitia Leigh and great-grandpa Aubrey Green.
Julie and Maurice are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful daughter, Amelie Bea, on January 11, 2013. Mazeltov to grandparents Ray, Jan, Vanessa and Clement and greatgrandparents Donald and Colette. Remembering at this happy time those who are no longer with us.
Rachel (née Burke) and Seth are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Evie Honey, on January 8. Mazeltov to grandparents Caroline Burke, Tony Burke and Anthony Harris and great-grandparents Peter and Rikki Belak and Anita and Harold Harris. Named in loving memory of grandma Ruth Honey Harris.
On January 9, 2013 to Katie (née Zeitlin) and James, a son, Jonah Michael. A grandson for Patsy and Peter Zeitlin and for Pamela Lester and a great-grandson for Gerda Nash. Remembering always grandfather Michael Lester.
Denise (née RodriguesPereira) and Antony are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophie Rose (Ahuvah), on January 20, 2013 (Shevat 9, 5773), a welcome sister for Tali and Bailee. Another granddaughter for Helena and Robert Rodrigues-Pereira of Manchester and Brenda and Martin Levinson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Special mazeltov to great-grandma Betty Levinson of Hartlepool.
Raachel and Spencer are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Shoshana Tzipora on January 13 (Shevat 3, 5773). Mazeltov to grandparents Carol and John Lewis and Helen and Richard Stareshefsky. Named in loving memory of two very special grandmothers.
FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES DANIELLE BEN-ZION and DANNY WITTENBERG
Susan and Mony, together with Dalia and Rodolfo, are delighted to announce the engagement of their children, Danielle and Danny. Mazeltov to grandma Ray Gratter. Remembering with love grandparents no longer with us.
SAUL DOCTOR and ANNA LEIBOWITZ
Estelle and Brian Doctor, together with Louise and Tony Leibowitz (Sydney), are delighted to announce the engagement of Anna to Saul. Mazeltov to grandparents Daphne Doctor, Arthur Lewin and Bernice and Harold Leibowitz and remembering with love those no longer with us.
EMILY FRANCIS and JEREMY ROSENBERG
Louise and Jeremy Francis, together with Adrienne and Stewart Laitner, are delighted to announce the engagement of Emily to Jeremy, son of the late Ray Rosenberg. Mazeltov to grandparents Helen and Richard Goide and Ann Sevitt. Remembering those who are no longer with us.
ZOE GOODKIN and JULIAN BOHM
Both families are delighted to announce the engagement of Zoë, daughter of Judy and Julian Goodkin, to Julian, son of Monica and Peter Bohm.
ZEDDY LAWRENCE and ADINA ROTSTEIN
Both families are delighted to announce the engagement of Zeddy to Adina in Melbourne. Mazeltov to parents Ashley Lawrence, Yvonne and Bernard Mocatta and Sonia Rotstein, grandparents Luba and Sholom Ber Budnow, and remembering with love those no longer with us.
LIZZIE LYNNE and ALEX MANDELL
Gillian and Russell Lynne, together with Susan and Norman Mandell, are delighted to announce the engagement of their children, Lizzie and Alex. A hearty mazeltov to grandparents Jessie, Gordon, Millie and Ray.
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PLANNING
Marc. My beloved father, who fought so hard, has finally closed his eyes. Forever in our hearts, he will be deeply missed by Elaine, Julian, Emma and Jamie, Charlotte, Victoria and Louisa.
ABRAHAMS.
Marc. Our dear father passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, just short of his 82nd birthday. Now reunited with our mum Ruth and his sister Pat. He will be deeply missed by Stuart and Annie, his grandsons Craig and Scott and all those who knew him.
ABRAHAMS.
Valerie. Dear sisterin-law of Cecy and Alan, who passed away on January 15. Our sincere condolences to Clive, Jane and Gloria. She will always be remembered by our family.
BEARMAN.
Harold. Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2013. Devoted husband of 49 years to Frances and loving father to sons Ian and Paul. Will be sadly missed and remembered in our hearts forever.
BLOOM.
Sylvia. Her kindness and terrific sense of humour will never ever be forgotten.— Joan.
BURNS.
Maureen. Died peacefully in Harrogate. Loving mother of Roger and Raphael and mother-inlaw of Susi and Julia, grandmother to Adam, Rowland and Freddie; Kevin, David and Katrina, she will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all.
CAMRASS.
Frieda. Adored wife of Harold, ever-loving mother to Anthony, Jonathan and Julia, sister to Shirley, besotted grandmother to her nine grandchildren; a loving mother-in-law, sister-in-law and friend. Died aged 77 after a long illness. She will be sadly missed.
COHEN.
Lionel. Passed away peacefully on January 15 after a long illness. Brave and uncomplaining, he is now at peace. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Jacky, children Lesley and Andrew, son-inlaw Michael and daughter-in-law Jane and all the grandchildren.
COHEN.
Lionel. He was a very strong character and fought his cruel illness like a lion. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Pamela, together with Albert, Kevin, Roberta, Diane, Nicky, Samuel, Sophie, Jessica and Jack.
COHEN.
Lionel. Sadly missed by sister-in-law Shelley, Lorraine, Ashley, Georgia and Isabel; Philip, Emilia and Olivia. Our thoughts are with Jacky, Lesley and Andrew at this sad time. Gone but not forgotten.
COHEN.
Lionel. Our lifelong friend, now at peace after a brave and courageous battle. Our love and sympathy to Jacky, Lesley and Andrew. He will be sadly missed by Monique, Wendy, Marlene and Alan, Brenda and Eddie, Georgina and Bill.
COHEN.
Lionel. A very special friend who fought his illness so bravely and without a word of complaint. We will love and miss him forever. Shalom to a dear friend.— Howard and Angela, Alan and Gill, Michael and Jackie and all their families.
COHEN.
Lionel. A very dear friend, who fought so hard to stay with his beloved family. Unbelievable courage. Sincere condolences to Jacky, Lesley and Andrew.— Helen and Tony, Tracey, Matthew and Sima, Katie and Hayden and children.
COHEN.
Lionel. Our very dear friend. A real character, who fought his illness with amazing determination and courage. We will miss him. Our love and thoughts are with Jacky, Lesley and Andrew.— Monica, Norman and Sally-Ann; Rachelle and Nicholas.
COHEN.
Lionel. We mourn the untimely passing of our much loved and well respected friend and neighbour. He will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy goes to Jacky and family.— The residents of Hambleden Place.
COHEN.
Raymond. Deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and colleague. I will miss our wonderful conversations and our breakfasts together.— Stephen Isaacs.
CROFTON.
Joyce. A wonderful friend, she faced her illness with great courage and dignity. She never lost her zest for life. She will be sadly missed.— Molly and Marian.
GOLDSTEIN.
Robyn. On January 7, 2013 in Detroit. Beloved sister of Jan Roseman and Graeme Mendelsohn, adored mother of Emma and Sonya, devoted grandmother of Ian, Leah, Lily, Mia and Zachary and cherished stepmother of Katherine and Robert. Suffering over but so sadly missed.
GORELL.
Peter. Our wonderful father, opi and great-grandfather. A true gentleman who lived to 97, his warmth and wisdom will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace reunited with his late wife Morena. Always in our thoughts and remembered with great love by his sons Ronald and Mike and all his family.
GROSS.
Denny. Passed away January 21, aged 91. He is now with his beloved Evelyn, whom he missed every day for the last two years. Sadly missed by daughters Jackie and Ruth and sons-in-law Derek and Stuart.
GROVIC.
Denny. Our dearest and sadly missed grandpa and greatgrandpa, who meant so much to us. We loved listening to his many stories.— Marc, Phillipa, Adam, Debbie, Paul, Daniel, Ilana and Jamie and his cherished greatgrandchildren Max, Ellie, Abigail and Emily.
GROVIC.
Denny. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love and affection by Ann, Andy, Tony, Stephen, Robbie and all the family.
GROVIC.
Melvyn. The most wonderful husband, father, father-in-law and grandpa passed away on January 18, leaving us all heartbroken. A man of integrity and honesty, respected and loved by all who met him. A soulmate and hero to us, life will never be the same. He was our world, as we were his. Our rock has crumbled, but from it we will build a pillar of strength. We will love him as he loved us and remember him forever. May our darling rest in peace.— All our love, Myrna, Miles, Craig, Melissa, Tricia, Lucas and Maya.
HARTZEL.
Melvyn. Our wonderful brother Melvyn passed away after a short illness. We are all devastated. We will always miss him. Our thoughts and love are with his loving family. Forever missed by sister Eleanor, brother Michael, brother-in-law Norman, sister-inlaw Suzy and all their families.
Melvyn. We are so sad to say goodbye to our Uncle Melvyn. We have so many happy memories of great times spent with him, Auntie Myrna, Miles and Craig. A truly good man, with a great heart, we will remember him with a smile.— Charlotte and Daniel, Emma and Paul, Jeremy and Romy and their families.
HARTZEL.
Melvyn. We are heartbroken by the sudden loss of our dearest Melvyn. If we had gone to the ends of the earth we could not have found a better brother-inlaw and friend. The kindest of men. Our treasured memories of happy times will be with us forever. Our love to Myrna, Miles, Craig, Ellie and Michael.— Elaine and David.
HARTZEL.
Melvyn. We are very saddened by the passing of our recently acquired mechutan, the very gentle and impressive Melvyn Hartzel. Our thoughts are with Myrna, Miles, our son-in-law Craig and the family.— Henry and Elizabeth Wermuth.
HARTZEL.
Melvyn. We are very sad at the loss of such a lovely man. Our thoughts are with Myrna, our dear son-in-law Miles, Craig and all the Hartzel family.— Deborah, Norman, Barry and Lorraine.
HARTZEL.
Melvyn. We are so sad at the loss of our very dear and close friend, Melvyn. Over many years we had such wonderful times together, which will remain in our memories, never to be forgotten. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife Myrna, sons Miles and Craig, sister Ellie and brother Michael.— Love, Anne, Ralph and family.
HARTZEL.
Samuel Anthony. Our beloved brother and uncle, who passed away so suddenly on January 17. He will be very sadly missed and will be forever in our thoughts.— Sister Marcelle, niece Avril, together with partner George, other nephews and nieces, great-nephews and -nieces, cousins and friends.
KING.
Samuel Anthony (Sammy). Our dear cousin suddenly passed away. He will be mourned and sadly missed but always in our thoughts. Peace to his dear soul.— The Steele family and Fay.
KING.
Samuel Anthony (Sammy). Sudden loss of our beloved cousin. A unique person and great character. He will be sadly missed by Gill and Geoff, and Danielle and Mark.
KING.
Sheila. Our dear wife, mother and grandmother died January 18 after a long illness, bravely fought with dignity. Deeply mourned and will be missed by Jeffrey, Adam, Jeremy, Tal, Nadav and Omri.
LESSER.