SOCIAL & PERSONAL
BIRTHS
BLOOM. Ray and Nikki (née Bibring) are delighted to announce the birth of their beautiful son, Joey Maxx (Shmuel Mordechai), on May 30. Mazeltov to proud grandparents Linda and Michael, Rosemary and Malcolm and greatgrandpa Harry.
FREEMAN. Nadia and Adam are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Ruby Beth (Raya Batya) on June 2. Mazeltov to grandparents Helen and Julian Taylor, Ruth and Stephen Freeman, great-grandma Betty Freeman and all the family.
SILVERSTEIN. Esther (née Djanogly) and Justin are delighted to announce the birth of their beautiful son, Jesse, a brother for Ethan and Rafael. Mazeltov to grandparents Anne and Saul Djanogly, Gerald Silverstein and Teresa Manashe and to greatgrandparents Rabbi and Mrs Benarroch, David Djanogly, Kitty Nagy and Norman Lapp.
FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES
REINA BENGUIGUI and ANDREW FREEDMAN The engagement is announced between Reina, daughter of Sara Benguigui and the late Moises Benguigui of Barcelona, and Andrew, son of Rhona and Philip Freedman of London. LAUREN GEE and GIDEON TIANO It is with immense pleasure that we announce the engagement of Gideon, son of Pauline and Martin, to Lauren, daughter of Corrine. Mazeltov to all the grandparents on this joyous occasion and remembering those no longer with us.
DEATHS
BARNETT. Sylvia. Our thoughts are with our mechutan Cyril, daughterin-law and sister-in-law Michelle, David and Gershon on the passing of our dear Sylvia, who was an inspiration to all those who knew her. She had a zest for life and was a lady of immense strength and determination, who will be greatly missed.— David and Irene and all the Shine family.
CALMAN. Michael. It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our friend Michael, whose company we all enjoyed for many years. Our loving thoughts are with Gillian and all the family.— Stephanie, Martin, Sylvia, Jill and Barbara.
CASPI. Avril. A much-loved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on June 10, after bravely »PQ]RWP ûKWûN[ OX[ XþN[ !# āNK[\ She will be greatly missed and always remembered by her family and friends. Much loved by her husband Daniel, her daughters Michelle, Juliet and Bonnie and her seven grandchildren. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.
CASPI. Avril. Our sincere condolences to Daniel, Andrew and the girls on the sad loss of Avril. Our love and thoughts are with you KUU K] ]QR\ MRÝû^U] ]RVN ° òK[XU Stephen, Janet, Leo and families.
CASPI. Avril. We are devastated by the tragic loss of our dearest friend but left with the sweetest of memories spent with the kindest and most wonderful person. Our hearts go out to Daniel, Shelley, Juliet, Bonnie and families.— Barbara, Nicholas and family.
CHOWCAT. 3RWKQ 1PNM )& »WKUUā left us June 13. Deeply missed by Jon and Hazel, and Naomi and Peter, granddaughters Rosie and Anna, niece Shirley and all her family.
GALLOW. Stewart. Our much-loved, wonderful dad, who sadly passed away after a bravely fought illness. We will miss him hugely but are comforted that he is now at peace and with our dearly missed mum. 1UÿKā\ RW X^[ QNK[]\ ° 8NÞ[Nā KWM Michelle.
GLASS. David. Passed away on June 3. A man of worth and true values. My thoughts and love are with my dear friend Barbara, who has taken care of him throughout this long year of his illness. May he rest in peace.— Benerdette.
GOLDMAN. Elaine. Our wonderful mum, grandma Lainey (grandma Lady) and sister sadly passed away on June 2, 2017, after a cruel illness, leaving a huge void in the hearts and lives of her family. Now at peace with our beloved dad, Myer z’l. We will always love and miss her.— Nicky and David, Jonathan and Maryanne, Amanda and Naftali, grandchildren Liora and Asher, Dana, Matan and Lielle, Noam, Maayan and Adi, and brother Victor.
HALFIN. Richard. On June 10, very loving and much-loved husband of Myra and father of Simon. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his daughter-in-law and grandchildren and by his brother, sister and their families.
KARTON. Erna. Passed away June 1, 2017, aged 95. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Marianne, her sister Julia, family and friends. May she rest in peace.
LEVITT. Cedric. His many friends at Playskill send their condolences to his family. As a trustee of the charity he worked tirelessly to support the parents and their children. We will miss him hugely.— Playskill Trustee Board.
LUNZER. Eda-Ruth (née Frolich). Passed away on May 26, 2017, in Jerusalem after a short illness. Greatly mourned by her husband Joseph Sunshine, her daughter Shoshanah Lunzer-Weil and family, her sons Arieh and Daniel and their families.
MENDELSSON. Steven. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather sadly passed away aged 91, on June 7. He will be deeply mourned by heartbroken wife Hilary and children Michelle, David and Daniel. A “machalnik” and an exceptional man, who will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
SHULNER. Rose (née Jacobs). Our beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother left us on June 5 to join her loving husband Sol. Our mother simply lived to love her family; they were her treasure trove. Although we will not physically see her again, she will always be in our hearts and we will miss her every day.— Madeleine, Michelle, David, David, Antony and Suzy.
SIMMONS. AR[ A]KWUNā òURÞX[M President RCOG from 1990-1993, died peacefully on May 31, 2017, aged 89. Father to Louise, Peter, Emma and the late Joanna, grandfather and great-grandfather. Brother to Cynthia, Norman and the late Ronald.
STEEN. Phillip. Our wonderful uncle and great-uncle has gone leaving us with special memories of times spent together. Our love always.— Sheryl, Edward and Joel.
WINE. Samuel. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6 at St John’s Residential Home, Guernsey (formerly of Hove), aged 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Madeline (née Rachkind), cherished father of Hanna and Gail and dear grandpa of Sarah and Mimi. The funeral took place in the Jewish Cemetery of Mont L’Abbé, St Helier, Jersey, on Thursday, June 8.
IN MEMORIAM
BENJAMIN. Ann Ruth. In everloving memory of a dear daughter and cherished sister, who passed away Sivan 26, 5775 (June 12, 2015). Forever in the hearts of our parents Theo and Beulah and in my heart and in my daily thoughts.— Yvonne.
BURTON. òX[RWWN BÿNW]ā »þN āNK[\ and it still seems like yesterday. Our darling, treasured always in our thoughts, especially this year in August. Love forever.— Michael and Josephine, Isabel, Genevieve, Henrietta and their families.
GERTLER. Eve. My beautiful mummy, Eve, who passed away June 22, 1978. So sadly missed by her daughter Sandra, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she would have adored, relatives, friends, paraplegics and handicapped worldwide.
LAWSON. Goldie. In loving memory of our adored mother, who passed away, aged 91, on June 20, 2007. A wonderful, kind and amazing lady. We think of her often and it makes us smile. Greatly missed.— Richard, Jane, Sue, Carole and their children and grandchildren.
NIDITCH. Ray and Alf. Such treasured memories of our precious, caring mum and dad, nana and papa. Missing them so much. More so at this very special time.— Helen, Astrid and families.
PREVEZER. Boris. Passed away June 19, 2007. Lovingly remembered by Irene, his children Jonathan, Rosalind and Paul, his beloved grandchildren and all our family.
RAIHER. David. In loving memory of a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away June 11, 2002. Forever in our thoughts. May he rest in peace with his beloved Sadie.— Michael, Sandra, Sara, David and family.
ZETLAND. David. In loving memory of our dearest father and grandpa, who passed away June 18, 1991. He is forever in our thoughts and very sadly missed.— Jacquie, Stuart, Michelle, Karen and Hayley.
TOMBSTONE CONSECRATIONS
GILBERT. Linda. The memorial stone in loving memory of Linda, beloved wife and mother to Stephen, Benjamin, Natasha and Daniella, will be consecrated at Edgwarebury Cemetery, Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Middx, on Sunday, June 25, at 1.30pm.
LOFTUS. Betty. The memorial stone in loving memory of Betty Loftus z’l will be consecrated at Bushey Cemetery, on Sunday, July 2, at 10am.
ROSEN. Betty. The memorial stone in loving memory of Betty Rosen z’l will be consecrated at Bushey United Synagogue Cemetery, Little Bushey Lane, Bushey, Herts, WD23 3TN, on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at 4.30pm.
SOCKER. Paul. The memorial stone in loving memory of Paul Socker will be consecrated at Bushey Cemetery, Little Bushey Lane, Bushey, WD23 3TN, on Sunday, July 2, at 5pm.