BIRTHS
COHEN.
DAREN.
FINE.
GREEN.
GREEN.
ISAAC.
SIMMONS.
STONE.
Adam and Hannah (née Ashleigh) are delighted to announce the arrival of Jake Aaron on December 7. Mazeltov to grandparents Hilary and Phil Ashleigh, Debbie and Eddie Cohen and great-grandparents Mavis and Frank Ashleigh.
On December 24, 2013, to Stephanie (née Thwaites) and Yair, a daughter, Orli Suzanne. Mazeltov to Judy and Ron Thwaites, and Shuli and Steve Daren.
Zoe and Stephen are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Tali Betsy, on December 29, 2013, a beautiful sister for Lainey and Sammy. Another granddaughter for Avril and David Fine, and Trevor Bladon. Remembering grandma Ros on this happy occasion.
A son, Harley Max (Malachi), named after his grandfather Max, was born on December 18, to Gary and Ruth, brother to Freya, aged 2. Celebrated by grandparents John and Carol Braham, Elaine Green and Victor and Trudi Green.
Natalie (née Masters) and Ian are delighted to announce the birth of their precious son, Jacob Leon (Yaakov Moshe), on November 26, 2013. First grandchild for Andrea and Simon Masters and Hazel Green. Ninth grandchild for Roy Green. Named in loving memory of great-grandpas Leon Masters and Maurice Green.
Sarah (née Fox) and Zack are delighted to announce the birth of their darling son, Gavriel Eitan, on December 19, a brother for Elyana, Aryeh, Avidan, Yishai, Noah, Yonah and Zev. Mazeltov to grandparents Rebecca and Howard Fox and Michelle and Kelly Isaac and to great-grandfather Aaron Menachem.
Victoria (née Kluk) and Mitchell are delighted to announce the birth of a beautiful daughter, Isla Marie, on December 27, 2013. Mazeltov to grandparents Linda and Richard Kluk, Penny and David Simmons, and great-grandparents Jean Romain and Pearl and Ronnie Simmons. Remembering with love those no longer with us.
Oliver and Emma are delighted to announce the birth in Edinburgh on December 11, 2013, of a precious son Benjamin (Ben) Albert, their first child. Mazeltov and Happy New Year Greetings to grandparents Sharon and Richard, Russell and Linda, Robert and Philippa and great-grandparents Francis Goldstone and Freda and Albert Harris and to all the families.
RACHEL ZOE BANCROFT and DAVID BENJAMIN DANENBERG
Both families are delighted to announce the engagement of Rachel, daughter of Stephanie and Arnold Bancroft, to David, son of Judy and Bob Danenberg (Pittsburgh, USA). Mazeltov to grandmas Pat Baker and Trudi Danenberg.
LISA HAGENDORF and STEVEN BRENNER
Arlene and Stephen (New York), together with Marilyn and Don (Staines), are thrilled and delighted to announce the engagement of their children, Lisa and Steve. The grandparents would have been so proud.
CHARLOTTE ANITA PERMUTT and DAVID PAUL HOROWITZ
Karen and Martin Permutt, together with Angela and Stanley Horowitz, announce the engagement of their children Charlotte and David. Mazeltov to grandparents Victor Berman, Celia Permutt and Doris Mozer and remembering with great love the grandparents no longer with us.
CLAUDIA RAPERPORT and EDWARD RUSTIN
Eileen and Simon, together with Frances and Gordon, are delighted to announce the engagement of Claudia and Edward.
TAMARA STIMLER and ADAM DAVIS
Jackie and Harvey Stimler, together with Michele and Melvyn Davis, are delighted to announce the engagement of their children, Tamara to Adam. Mazeltov to grandmothers Barbara Stimler and Judy Davis.
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PLANNING
Freda and Albert. We married on January 2, 1944, at St Johns Wood Synagogue, Abbey Road, NW8. Our 70 fulfilling years of love and happy married togetherness has been blessed by our family now being four generations. Children and childrenin-law Gregory and Sandy; Sharon and Richard; Michael and Lilianne; Louise and Lilo; grandchildren and grandchildren-in-law Joanna, Samantha, Tiffiny and Louis; Oliver and Emma; Charlie, Sam, James, Daniel and Barbara; Lisa, Livia Freddy, and great-grandchildren Jake, aged 7, and Benjamin, aged 3 weeks. Words cannot adequately convey the depth of our gratitude for the richness you each have brought into our lives. May your dreams and hopes be joyful and fulfilled.
HARRIS.
Brian Lionel. Passed away December 11 in Jerusalem, having lost his brave battle. A true friend for over 40 years, he will be sadly missed. Our love to Jan, Andrew, Nat, Ian and Stuart.— Marilyn, Bernie, Iris, Monty, Rosy, Michael, Sandy, Alan and families.
ALEXANDER.
Leslie. Died as he lived, peacefully and with dignity. Taken from us suddenly on December 19, he will be missed by his wife Gloria, sons Clayton and Jamie, daughterin-law Angela and beloved grandson Charlie.
BEERMAN.
Leslie. A dearly loved friend for many years.— Ann, Sidney and Gaby Posner.
BEERMAN.
Leslie. Passed away on Friday, December 20. A wonderful friend, who personified the meaning of the word “gentle man”. Forever in our hearts. Heartfelt sympathy to Gloria and family.— Florence and Laurence, and Cynthia and Stephen.
BEERMAN.
Leslie. Our dear friend, a special guy, suddenly taken from us. Our hearts go out to Gloria, Clayton, Angela, and Jamie.— Love, Beryl and Marshall, Josephine and Lionel and their families.
BEERMAN.
Leslie. We are so saddened by the loss of our dear and gentle friend Leslie, with whom we spent so many happy times together spanning 50 years. Our heartfelt condolences and love to Gloria, Jamie, Clayton, Angela and Charlie from us all.— Hazel, Leslie, Hayley, Russ, Simone, Paul and their families.
BEERMAN.
Ann (née Nelson). Beloved wife of the late Cecil Black. Died peacefully at home after a long, happy and fulfilled life. Missed deeply by all her family and friends.
BLACK.
Jack. Passed peacefully away on December 26, 2013. Deeply mourned by his family Sammy and Helen, Barry and Rose, Sandra and Frank, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A wonderful man, who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
BLITZ.
Myra. Passed away suddenly on December 24. She fought her illness with such courage and dignity. She will be deeply missed by her children Marian and Michael and her many friends.
EDELSTEIN.
Myra. Our dearest cousin. She showed such strength throughout the most cruel illness. Our love and thoughts are with Michael and Marian. She will be sorely missed by Judith, John, Hugh, Ann, Sue, Stuart and families.
EDELSTEIN.
Ruby. My beautiful mother (widow of our dad Louis). I miss her, our house feels so sad and too quiet without Ruby.— Susan and Alan.
FRY.
Ruby. In loving memory of our wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Beautiful Ruby will be in our thoughts and hearts forever.— Harold, Madeleine, Philippa, Stephen, Chris, Lisa, Harry, Jessica, Gabby and Josh.
FRY.
Ruby. My mum, who slipped away on December 22, 2013, will be with me forever. Recently heartbreaking but always heartwarming, she was an inspiration. I am lost without Ruby.— Valerie.
FRY.
Ruby. Our wonderful grandma passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013. She has already left a huge hole in our lives and will greatly be missed by Michelle and Carl.
FRY.
Ruby. We were so lucky to have my darling grandmother Ruby in our lives for so long, sharing such wonderful times. She lives on forever in our hearts and minds. May she rest now.— David and Anna.
FRY.
Ruby. Passed away December 22. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by her brother John and sister-in-law Milli and family. May her dear soul rest in peace.
Ruby. We are deeply saddened at the loss of our beloved cousin. A loving, charismatic, wonderful person, who always put her family first. She will have a special place in our hearts.— Barry, Vivien, Horace, Valerie and their families.
FRY.
FRY.
Monica (née Singer). Wife of the late Alan Leon z’l. Died peacefully in her sleep on Shabbat Shemot, December 21, 2013, following a long illness borne with courage, dignity and selflessness. Beloved mother of Jonathan, Elliot and Robert, respected motherin-law of Philippa, Antonia and Vicky, devoted sister of Jocille and sister-in-law of David and adored grandmother of Poppy and Abe, Otto and Asher, Ellie, Alexander and Calev. Will be sadly and sorely missed by all who were touched by her unassuming and loving nature. May her dear soul rest in peace.
Elizabeth. Liz, funny, kind, unselfish, great company and with a heart of gold. We are devastated by the tragic loss of our beautiful friend. She will be missed forever by Judy, Jackie, Cindy and Debbie.
GAY.
GOLDBERG.
Jessel Anidjah. Passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Adored husband of Doreen for over 52 years. A great family man, who will be missed by his children and step-children, Judy, Stuart and Sue, Sandra and Peter, Diana and Michael, loved by his grandchildren Sophie and Stevie, James and Lisa, Sam, Gaby, Dominic, Leo, Zoe and Andrew, George, Louise and William, Michael and Amanda. He took great pleasure from his great-grandchildren Joshua, Eä, Polly, Jack, Thomas, Inti, Charlie and Cecily. He was an inspiration to us all and has left us with wonderful memories.
Geoff. Passed away on December 16 (Tevet 14). Taken from us far too soon. There are no words to describe our loss. Such an honest and kind man, who touched the lives of so many. Forever in our hearts.— Loretta, Danielle, Adam, Josh, family and friends.
HARRISON.
KARR.
Ralph. Died aged 90 after a long struggle with heart failure. He will be missed by all his family, especially Gianna, who survives him. Funeral will take place on Monday, January 6, at East Finchley Cemetery, N2 0RZ, at 4pm.
LASMAN.
Ken. My husband, my sweetheart, my prop forward. The love of my life is no longer with me but I have my wonderful memories forever.— Helen.
LEVENSON.
Ken. Our wonderful, special daddy and papa has left us too soon. A loving, kind and caring gentle man, whose attributes will live on through his children and grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts.— Alexis, Nick and Jade, Olive and Gabrielle, and Joseph.
LEVENSON.
Ken. Adored father and grandfather. A wonderful, caring man. He has left a huge hole in our lives. We will all miss him so much.— Louise, David, Ben and Ellen, Olivia and Greg.
Angela (née Jacobs). I am heartbroken at the passing of my devoted, darling mother. Mum brought a very special warmth to the world. I will always love and remember her and will continue to make her proud.— Sophie.
MOONSHINE.
Angela. I am heartbroken by the sad loss of my beautiful daughter Angela on December 24, after a cruel illness so bravely borne with great courage. She was loved by everyone. I will miss her and love her forever.— Her everloving mother Betty.
MOONSHINE.
Angela. We are all saddened by the passing of our dear sister, aunt and great-aunt after a long illness endured without complaint. She will be missed and always remembered by Laurence, Ginette, Rachel, Lauren, Kyle and Ruby-Summer.
MOONSHINE.
Angela. The loss of my beloved sister has left a great void in our lives. A kind, beautiful and gregarious person, who passed away after a long illness bravely fought. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with Sophie.— Andrew, Jenny, Ruthie, Max and Harry.
MOONSHINE.
Angela. We are very saddened by the tragic passing of our dear cousin Angela, our hearts and thoughts go out to Sophie, Betty, Laurence, Andrew and family. Wishing them all long life. With love from Tony, Adele, Marilyn, Alan, Maxine, Frances, David, Paulene and Howard.
MOONSHINE.
Angela. Dearest sister-in-law and aunt. Passed away December 24. Greatly loved and admired. She was always smiling. She was so courageous, we will always miss her. We will always support her darling Sophie.— Barbara, Costas and Michael.
MOONSHINE.
Angela. A warm and lovely person fondly remembered by Rona. Thoughts are with her daughter Sophie, my son-in-law Andrew, Betty, Laurence and all the family.
MOONSHINE.
Angela. An angel has gone to heaven. My best friend for almost 50 years. Wise, funny and always there to listen. I will love and miss her forever. My heart goes out to her darling Sophie, special mum Betty, Laurence, Andrew, Barbara and all the family. Now at peace with her beloved Anthony and dad Cyril.— Love and kisses, Jo.
MOONSHINE.
Simon. We are heartbroken by the loss of our darling brother and uncle, taken so tragicially from us in the prime of his life. A very special man in every way. His smile and charisma will never be forgotten and missed always. He touched so many people’s lives. May Simon rest in peace with no more pain. We will love him forever.— Joanne, Lawrence and our three girlies, Olivia, Courtney and Isabella.
MYERS.
Simon. Our hearts go out to our sister-in-law and Auntie Jo, Lol, Olivia, Courtney and Isabella. There are no words to write that makes the pain any easier to bear. He was loved by so many yet taken too soon.— Love, Julia, Harvey, Daniel and Annelise.
MYERS.