SHANKMAN

SHANKMAN
Suddenly at University Hospital on Friday, November 25th, 2005, Dr. Leonard V. Shankman of London in his 90th year. His devoted and loving wife for 64 years, Nettie, was by his side. Beloved father of Phyllis Steidman and her husband Maxwell and Linda Chud and predeceased by a son Dr. Lorne Shankman. Devoted grandfather of Jason and his wife Genevieve, Jennifer, Joshua and Michael and proud great grandfather of Samantha. Dear brother of Gladys Zaldin and brother-in-law to Hilda Greenblatt and Jean and Bob Liss. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dr. Shankman was for years a pillar of the London Jewish Community and a respected member of the London dental profession. He served as Captain in the Royal Canadian Dental Corp during WW II. Leonard's legacy of generosity and love will live on in those he leaves behind. The funeral will be conducted at Or Shalom Synagogue, London, on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. with Rabbi Larry Lander officiating. Shiva will be held at 1647 Stoneybrook Cres. N., London on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Logan Funeral Home, London, in charge of arrangements (519-433-6191). Online condolences www.loganfh.ca
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Dr. Shankman.