David RUBINOFF

RUBINOFF, David
On Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Baycrest Hospital at the age of 95. Devoted and adoring husband of Rachel for 72 years. Greatly loved, admired and respected by his children Robert (Espie), Penny, Jeffrey (Betty), and Philip, and grandchildren Leba, Dan, Matt, Robyn (Rick), and Jeremy, a role model to them all. Great grandfather to Tyler. Brother of the late Ann Drevnig. Businessman and philanthropist. A kind and caring man. David came to Canada from Russia at the age of ten. In 1939 he moved to London, Ontario with his wife Rachel where he achieved much success. He was founder and Chairman of Commonwealth Holiday Inns which he grew to become Canada's then largest hotel company. He was an enterprising real estate developer, most notably of the White Oaks Mall in London. He was a leader and major supporter of the London Jewish community and as well contributed to many London organizations and institutions. He was a member of the Board of Governors of The University of Western Ontario although he himself had never finished high school. In 1985 David and Rachel moved to Toronto to be with their children and grandchildren who were the most important part of their lives. He has been a major contributor to Toronto organizations such as Mount Sinai Hospital and Baycrest. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at Beth Tzedec Memorial Park, 5822 Bathurst Street. Please direct memorial donations to Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation, 416-586-8203 or the Baycrest Foundation, 416- 785-2875.