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Fred KAUFMAN Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred KAUFMAN
14 Entries
M. Prince
May 8, 2024
A kind and lovely man I had the pleasure to know.
Lauralie Williams
March 26, 2024
I had the pleasure of working for him when had an office at 439 University Avenue. He was a kind sole and was friendly and knew everyone´s names. He will be missed by many. My condolences.
Anne Le Bel
March 7, 2024
Dear Donna,
I just learned about the passing of your dear husband. My deepest condolences. He was a great legal mind and a wonderful generous person, as you are dear
Mes sympathies,
Anne Le Bel
Scott Russell
March 1, 2024
There are few people in this world who leave a lasting impression, for me Fred and Donna are key examples.
For 12+ years I drove their vehicle from Toronto to Arizona where they spent their winters. During this time I was so fortunate to build a relationship with the Kaufman's.
Fred was a kind, compassionate and vastly intellectual human. His stern judicial exterior matched with his unbelievable witt and humor was a remarkable dicotamy. Most summed up in a proud painting of "Judge with No Pants".
The Kaufman's played a significant part in my life by being mentors, friends and LOL, accomplices in hiding wedding rings.
I will truly miss Fred and my love goes to Donna and the family.
Donna, if there is anything I can do or you just want to chat I'm a phone call away.
Love the Russell's
catherine orion
January 13, 2024
A truly remarkable human being.
COrion
Sharon Sholzberg-Gray, C.M.
January 7, 2024
Dear Donna and Family. I was deeply saddened to learn of Fred´s passing. My deepest condolences to you and the family. Fred was a very special person and a dear friend of myself and my late husband Herb Gray for countless years. I first met Fred when he was my Professor of Criminal Evidence at McGill Law and was proud to be his friend and yours, as he served our country in so many distinguished roles. Sending love to all.
Sharon Sholzberg-Gray, C.M.
Brian Heller
January 4, 2024
Dear Leslie and family,
Our world is no longer blessed with Fred's physical presence but will always be graced with the memory of a wonderful human being. In a professional world so often dominated by ego, Fred always held himself apart. He was a fabulous and so-well-respected and admired Defence counsel, jurist and advocate for the wrongfully convicted. Humility and compassion were his hallmark qualities.
Over the years, I treasured the rare opportunities I had to spend time with him. Fred was never so busy that he could not take the time to sit with younger counsel and provide sage advice. And that was all only on the professional side of the ledger! Fred's love for and pride in his family was always so evident in our discussions. He thought the world of you all....I suspect that comes as absolutely no surprise to you. Please know how terribly sorry I am for your loss. Even at four months shy of 100, the sense of loss is still there. May Fred's memory be a blessing to the entire family.
Brian Heller
Gary Richards
January 4, 2024
I knew Fred Kaufman briefly during the 70s and 80s, both involving Bishop's University and his residence in Knowlton. The respect he commanded from his peers, whether Supreme Court judge or university chancellor, was impressive. But I especially remember a simple, comforting man.
Valeria Rosenbloom
January 3, 2024
With all our love. He was such a wonderful man. Valeria Rosenbloom
Brian A Grosman KC
January 3, 2024
I first met Fred in1967 when I arrived to teach law at McGill in Montreal. He was, at the time, a prominent criminal defence lawyer. He welcomed me with warmth and generosity of spirit. He was a committed legal scholar and major contributor to legal life and practice in Quebec. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew and admired him.
Jodi (Frieda PapernickPape
December 31, 2023
Dear Donna and family. My heartfelt love and support is with you at this difficult time.
Lynn McColl
December 30, 2023
I taught his daughter, Leslie, at Trafalgar School for Years in Montreal. I met her mother and father a few times at parent/teacher interviews. Leslie was a superb student and a fine young woman with intelligence, kindness, empathy, and leadership. Your father was an incredible role model for humanity, justice, and leadership. Leslie - I am so sorry to learn of your father's death. If you wish, contact me. I now live in Victoria BC and would love to connect. Best to you and your family in your sadness. Lynn McColl 250-882-6512 [email protected]
Anthony Wilson-Smith
December 30, 2023
An extraordinary jurist, Canadian and person. A privilege to have known him. We are better for having done so. May his memory be a blessing. Anthony, Deirdre, Meredith and Patrick Wilson-Smith
Jean louis Baudouin
December 29, 2023
Fred was a great judge and a fine person
I will always remember him as a good friend on the Court on the Court of Appeal
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