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Bernard Baruch SCHIFF

Bernard SCHIFF Obituary

BERNARD BARUCH SCHIFF Bernard Baruch Schiff (Berl or Bernie to some) died peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, two months shy of his 80th birthday. He was an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, remembered fondly by students long since graduated. He had many passions - science, spirituality, literature, and the arts - but most of all he loved and was endlessly curious about people. He took particular pleasure and pride in mentoring young people who he affectionately called his 'pups.' Berl is survived by his wife, Gissa; his daughters, Jade Schiff and Vanessa Coplan; his grandchildren, Adam and Jaimie Coplan, and Lia Schiff; and his nephews, Dov, Noah and Jeremy Schiff. He was a beloved friend to many in Toronto and abroad. Berl's family will be forever grateful to Dr. David Hogg and the rest of Berl's care team at Princess Margaret Hospital. Donations may be made to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation at www.thepmcf.ca/ Ways-to- Give/Donate-Now or by calling 416-946-6560, or 1-866-224-6560 (Option 1) directed to The Melanoma Immunotherapy Research Fund.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Apr. 16 to Apr. 20, 2019.

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John Smith

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August 5, 2019

So sorry to hear of Berl's passing. We will miss him and our discussions with him on LVB on the Vineyard.
Len and Sharon

May 17, 2019

I went by the Department of Psychology today in the hope of finding contact information for Bernie, but instead learned of his passing. I was a Psychology student at UofT when he was chair of the department (UT 1988-1993). Strangely, I knew him better from our occasional, chance conversations at the Athletic Centre where we would run into one another. He was an interesting and warm man who I remember fondly. Today is a sad day, and although weeks after his passing, I extend my condolences to his family and friends. He was a good one, and I will honour that in Bernie, in the days ahead. With Love, Christopher Koegl

John-Peter Bradford

April 18, 2019

My heart is with you. I am very sorry for your loss. Beryl and I have known each other since 1964 and, although we only spoke occasionally over the years, he was very kind and supportive during my wife's terminal illness. My very best to you

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