Melvin Harvey Schafer
Melvin Harvey Schafer
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Tinh Ly
December 14, 2009
Dear Brenda and Family
My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. My thoughts are with you and your family.
John Toccalino
December 13, 2009
Mel cheery smile and upbeat personality will be missed at Cedarhill.
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Lisa and Mitchell Levy
December 12, 2009
B and Family,
With heavy hearts, we wish you love, courage and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Anthony ben Hanania
December 12, 2009
It is a loss not to have Mel around. I met Mel at Capital One and for the past ten months, he has been very helpful and supportive. Last week, he offered me a cup of coffee with a big smile. The presence of Mel will be missed. May you rest in peace dear Mel.
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Chuck Kaufman
December 11, 2009
It is with great sadness that I read of the passing of Mel. He was truly a "car guy" and I remember him as always having a smile on his face. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rick Steele
December 10, 2009
He's in a better place now; I had just talked with him on Friday, he sounded healthy. I will truly miss him-a special breed of human being.
Mark and Shimmie Liebman
December 9, 2009
Dear Brenda and Family,
Melvie was my savior and always willing to help out where needed. We lost touch over the years, but I have the fondest memories of him.
We spent alot of time together as young men, always enjoyed our chats, and his great knowledge of cars.
I will miss him and my memories will live on.
Our sincere thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mark
December 9, 2009
To Karen and family,
Very sorry for your loss. I wish you courage in the coming days.
Elaine Samson (Ottawa)
william stewart
December 9, 2009
sorry for your lost. For the time that I knew Mel he was always a great fun guy to be around and he always had smile on face no mater what happen. We will miss.
Uhaul tech Billy
Simon Hayes
December 9, 2009
To Family
Mel was a great guy and one of the first peole that I had met since moving here a year ago. It was a pleasure working with him and will be a great loss to all.
Gary Taninbaum
December 9, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. While I haven't seen Mel for years, we did go to Wagar High School together.
Mel and Pia Guralnick
December 8, 2009
TO Brenda, Rita, Jack and family, Thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Tamrat Meherete
December 8, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lynn Harriet-Dervin(Ratayczak)
December 8, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Natalie Ratayczak, Lynn & Carl Dervin
bonnie engel
December 8, 2009
Dear Brenda, Karen, and Heidi,
Bruce and I are so upset to hear this terrible news! We just saw him last week! Our thoughts are with all of you. There's just nothing else to say....
Bonnie and Bruce Engel
Ottawa
Carla Freedman (Greenberg)
December 7, 2009
To Brenda & Family. I was sorry to hear of the much too soon loss of Mel this past weekend. My thoughts and warm wishes go out to you as you struggle through this difficult time. The world has lost a very special person.
Ronnie Sloan (Slutsky)
December 7, 2009
To Marilyn and Mel's Family, My late parents Harry and Lala Slutsky were best friends of Al and Ann Shafer over a lifetime. As kids we all went to Pripstein's camp together and that is where I knew Melvin. Your mother called him Melvie back then. Marilyn, you may remember me from our teen years when you and Melvin went to Wagar. I loved your guitar playing and folk singing back then. When I moved to Florida, your sister Sandy took my electric typewriter. And in Florida, I was back in touch with Lenny for a short while until he passed away. Seeing Melvin's name this morning was very upsetting but a rush of good memories of all the Schafers came back like it was just yesterday. So please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear brother.
Cynde Clement-Huhn
December 7, 2009
To Brenda & family. You probably don't know me, but Mel & I go back over 30 years ago when I first met him and his gang when we were 21! At one time I was engaged to him, but that was a long time ago, and we were both very young. I knew the family, the Tkatches, and have the best of memories, even though we both went our separate ways and eventually married other people, him moving to Ottawa, and me to Mississauga. We recently reconnected as long lost friends on Facebook, where he told me of his health issues, but also mentioned he was on the mend, and caring for your father and grandmother in Mtl. I "cried" on his shoulder when I lost my father-in-law the end of Sept., who ended up being buried on my late husband's anniversary of his burial, and two weeks later my mother passed away in Mtl. as well, He told me of Lenny's losses and the miracle of your father coming around. I do now how you feel going through this myself, and although we never met, I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers always. Mel was one of a kind, I will truly miss him and yes I know how he loved his cars, we spent many a night in Lenny's garage in the "old days" watching them both tinker. I just can't believe any of this, I last heard from him Nov 12/09 when all was well. Please keep in touch, if you need me or anything, my phone no. is 9058581991 and when things are less hazy please feel free to e-mail and keep in touch, [email protected]. I wish I could be there, but only heard this evening from my brother who still lives in Mtl. I am there in spirit for you and your family and will always remember the great man Mel was. Be proud of him.
Cynde Clement Huhn
Mel Loved his cars
Harvey Dorfman
December 7, 2009
I am devestated to hear of the passing of my life long friend. Mel and I were best buddies during our younger years in Montreal. I am sorry we lost touch somewhat since he moved to Ottawa and I moved to Florida. I will miss him very much. My condolences to Brenda and Mel's family
Sarah & Seymour Friedman
December 7, 2009
Rita and Jack, It is with great sadness that I write this email. Our condolences go out to you both, as well as to your family. I know how much Mel meant to you both. Try and be strong for Brenda and her girls. Miss you and lots of love. Sarah and Seymour
Sarah & Seymour Friedman
December 7, 2009
Brenda, Heidi and Karen,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. We were so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Mel. He will truly be missed. Sarah and Seymour Friedman
December 7, 2009
Dear Brenda and Family,
Please accept my sinceres condolences on the sudden passing of Mel. I really only got to know Mel in the short time I have been a member at Cedarhill. Over that time I considered Mel to be a true friend. A warm and pleasant individual who you could always spend fun time with and always count on for a good laugh. His passing truly saddens me and I too will miss him dearly.
Sincerely,
Mike Latimer
December 7, 2009
Dear Brenda and family
My heart felt condolences go out to you. Mel was a great man and I will miss him very much. The Ottawa 67s have lost a true fan and the world has lost a great man.
Brett Hamilton
Barbra Graff
December 7, 2009
Karen and Heidi and Brenda,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mel. I true wish to send my sincere condolences to you and your family. These are very dark days and your grief must be quite extreme. However, I am sure you have many great memories of Mel that will brighten your days and bring a smile to your face. His spirit will live on.
Again I am very sorry for your loss.
If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
My thoughts are with your and your family.
December 7, 2009
Dear Schafer family,
My condolences to you all on the passing of Mel
Todd Neuman
Deborah Enkin
December 7, 2009
Brenda and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mel's passing. He will truly be missed.
Michael Kutz
December 7, 2009
To Rita and Jack,
We extend our deep sympathies to you and your family for the untimely passing of your son-in-law.
Our hearts grieve for you.
Pat and Michael Kutz
Harvey Brodkin
December 7, 2009
Brenda,
May Mel's memory be a blessing to you. In our Sens hockey group, we'll miss his wit, his eternal smile and good cheer.
Sandy and Jack Rybak
December 7, 2009
Brenda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear the news about Mel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time. Mel was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Eddie & Louise Peltzman
December 7, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
December 7, 2009
Brenda and Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news about Melvin. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Janet E
Bob & Joanne Rochette
December 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tim Frizzle
December 7, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Mel was a wonderful man and I hope your memories of him will bring you comfort.
December 7, 2009
Dear Schafer Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Mel.
We will always have fond memories of him as our DDO neighbour,friend and fellow Ben Brither. His infectious smile greeted us all whenever and wherever we met him.
May you have fond memories and be comforted by knowing that others share your sorrow.
Warmly, Denise and Sheldon Popliger
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