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ELEANOR ILIE KOLDOFSKY

1920 - 2023

ELEANOR ILIE KOLDOFSKY obituary, 1920-2023, Toronto, ON

BORN

1920

DIED

2023

ELEANOR KOLDOFSKY Obituary

KOLDOFSKY, ELEANOR ILIE 1920 - 2023 Belovèd spouse of Barbara Bondar, on their 30th Valentine's Day together. Predeceased by nine siblings and son, Stephen, Eleanor leaves her sons, Robert Sniderman (Marley), Jason Sniderman (Karen); four grandchildren; two daughters who adopted her, Ingrid Stevens (Thomas), Cheryl Peever (Rich Millen); the inspirational Judy Coldoff (Mickey Belman) and Abbie Adelman; and other nieces and nephews. A passionate community and country benefactor, Eleanor spent her mid to late years becoming herself - a multiple-award winning record producer and documentary filmmaker, Heritage warrior, inventor, poet, speaker, and publisher. http://eleanorkoldofsky.info. Gratitude to North York General Hospital's 3W staff for their exceptional palliative care. Funeral and cremation have taken place. Donations in Eleanor's memory may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation https://www.heartandstroke.ca/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give or North York General Hospital https://nyghfoundation.ca/ways-to-donate 

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Published by Toronto Star on Feb. 24, 2023.

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Lori Longstaff

February 1, 2025

ELEANOR KOLDOFSKY Was a very good woman and Great Director/ Producer. I worked with Eleanor shooting Documentary films. Super 16mm. She heard that I do house sitting. So she hired me to live in her mansion area know as , "Hogs Hollow/ Yorkmills area. She was kind, wise and generous. My condolence to her family and all loved ones. Sincerely, Lori Longstaff

John Holosko csc

November 11, 2023

Loved filming with Eleanor. Such a unique and powerful artist, a major force supporting the Toronto art community. You are greatly missed.

Patricia Grattan

March 3, 2023

While this is a sad time, I am glad to be reminded that my childhood friend Barbara had 30 years with Eleanor - a long, rich, loving engagement of two unique minds.

Catharina von Rosenschild Paulyn

February 26, 2023

We met some 60 years ago. The currant passed at once and our friendship that never failed started then.
We shared so many things, too many to detail here.
But that memory lane is in my heart.
Even when I moved to France, we corresponded frequently.
When I came to Canada to vist the family we always met.
We shared our love for books and music.
I admired your battles for what you believed in.
I hope you now joined the loved ones that preceded you, especially your beloved son Stephen.
You had a wonderful soulmate partner, Barbara.
Rest in peace my dearly beloved friend.
I will miss you.

Catharina von Rosenschild Paulyn

This photo was taken in 2019, our last meeting.

LINDA CRAMMOND

February 26, 2023

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Eleanor
I met her on several occasions with Barbara probably at Roberta´s
When the person closest to you is gone hold on to your memories and know she is always with you

Joanne Smale

February 25, 2023

Remembering shared talks, music events and times spent with her and her family. She broke 'many a glass ceiling' for women and for Classical music. She fought passionate battles for that she believed in, including the perseverance of Eaton's College Auditorium aka Carlu in Toronto. May her memory stay alive in the hearts of those who loved her.

Don Oates

February 24, 2023

I was Eleanor's product manager in my early years at CBS Records when she launched her Aquitaine Records label...she was a very caring and intelligent lady who treated me as an equal...I remember how excited she was to see my brand new 1976 Ford Granada and how surprised I was when I carried some artwork to her car, a brand new Rolls Royce!...Eleanor also bit Sam's head off when he ran me around during my first days as Toronto Branch Director...a lovely lady...RIP Eleanor

Erica Fischer

February 24, 2023

Here´s my memory:
Forty some years ago my husband and I were at the apartment of our friends getting ready for our very small marriage ceremony to take place. The doorbell rang and who was there but Eleanor with a huge bottle of champagne and the announcement "I´m not going to miss this!"
It is one of the sweetest memories I have of her, so deliciously warm and kind and funny and generous. Rest in peace, Eleanor. My deepest condolences to Barbara and to the Snidermans and all who are missing her.
Erica Fischer

Catherine Walker

February 24, 2023

Gone is a marvelous woman. She was one we all could emulate. She was passionate about so many things, community, art, music, environment, people. A creative force, she recognized talent and promoted the artists with all of her energy. She has left a beutiful legacy. She will be sadly missed by her soul mate and partner Barbara. We all are lessened by her passing.

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