Sydney Charles COOPER

COOPER, Sydney Charles April 1, 1920 - April 21, 2018 Sadly passed away at home surrounded by his family. Born in Toronto, son of Toba and Abraham Cooper. Predeceased by Florence (2016), his beloved wife of 70 years. Attended Harbord Collegiate and University of Toronto School of Engineering graduating in 1945. He became part of the Training Corps at university and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers Officer Training Centre in Petawawa. He began his career as a civil engineer working throughout Canada for 4 decades building the infrastructure that was the foundation of this great country. He embraced a strong set of values that encompassed philanthropy in his local community and Israel. His professional skills and leadership qualities were valued by many. He served as chair and co-chair on the construction committees of The Mount Sinai Hospital, Baycrest/Apotex Centre, Baycrest Hospital and Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Our father was a respected professional, a devoted baseball fan, and a loyal friend to many. Survived by his sister Fritz Reingold, predeceased by his sisters Elsie Green, Rolly Bennett and brother Dr. Jack Cooper. Father of Tobie and Ted Bekhor, Richard and Clara Cooper, Lynda and Steven Latner. Grandfather of Adam Bekhor and Eryn Green, Jonah and Danielle Bekhor, Daniel and Shari Cooper, Amy and Jay Feferman, Jon Cooper and Jon Tuttle, David Cooper, Lily and Jon Otis, Jack and Marci Latner, Yael and Daniel Kanter, Phoebe Latner and Nevin Dunn. Great-grandchildren, Samantha, Josh, Fox, Simon, Goldie, Zackary, Layla, Frankie and Joseph. Funeral service was held at Beth Sholom Synagogue on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Interment in the Beth Sholom Synagogue section of Mount Sinai Cemetery. Shiva at 625 Avenue Road. Shiva visits daily following the interment from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation, 416-785-2875 or Temmy Latner Centre For Palliative Care, 416-586-8203.