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Jeffrey HURWITZ Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey HURWITZ
40 Entries
Roger Caudwell
September 29, 2023
To Jeffrey my long lost friend we were sharing house together in Capetown South Africa meany years ago ,boy what fun to be with so many great memories going throughout Africa.We meet last time in New Zealand .
Jeffrey one of the best guy I known .
From Roger Caudwell .
Yvonne
September 14, 2023
Was a great man sat next to him for years at toronto rock games at ACC n he got me into mount sinai for ENT appointments He was a great man Rest in peace jeff Go Rock Go
Alyson Davidson (Groll)
July 21, 2023
To the whole family...I just adored Jeff. He was the sweetest man with the warmest heart. I can still hear his voice in my head. I am so sorry for this tragic loss.
Angie
December 2, 2022
Condolence to the family hurwitzs
Sandford Borins
October 20, 2022
This is very late, as I only heard yesterday. I lived down the street from the Hurwitz family and was close with Paul. I remember Jeff as the smart older brother with a great sense of humour and lots of talent on the basketball court. Over the years, I heard about his stellar professional career. My deepest condolences to his family on his passing.
Bruce Patterson MD
July 12, 2022
Jeff was an unassuming man so the list of his achievements both surprises and does not surprise.
I remember him as a friend, for a particularly challenging case he shared, as my physician subsequently and most profoundly for his warmth.
Truly, Jeff is missed.
Claire Purvis
April 27, 2022
Dr Hurwitz took me on as a patient when I had very newly moved to Canada from South Africa as a shy 13 year old. Having no lacrimal duct in my left eye, I had had several surgeries previously to insert a Jones tube and required another soon after moving here. I remember him personally walking me to the theatre at Sick Kids, and speaking Afrikaans which he knew from his South African days. I remember being quite impressed and quietly responding in Afrikaans too. Over the years, I saw him regularly and in total, was a patient of his for 27 years, with a few surgeries and many, many visits to flush out my tearducts and try to keep them open. It was never a comfortable procedure but over the years I learned to trust him and his huge flushing needles and it would keep me going for a few months before I had to return. I always laughed at the string of students that he would have come in to my appointments to see a Jones tube (or lack of) in action.
As I grew up, we chatted more and he always asked about my children and told me about his own. When I moved to Muskoka, he told me stories of his cottage up north and was always interested to hear about life up here. I was booked to come in earlier this year and was rescheduled when he became ill. I only found out recently about his passing when I went to book my next appointment. Its very hard to believe that he's gone and I will miss him greatly, not only for his incredible skills and his ability to keep my tearducts semi-happy, but also for the wonderfully personable doctor that he was; always with the biggest smile when he greeted you. A rare type indeed. Huge condolences to his family. He will be so very missed.
Wendy Dixon
April 18, 2022
I was all set to book an appointment with Dr. Hurwitz - my absolute favourite doctor ever. So sad at his passing. Always so kind & gentle, taking the time to explain/re-assure at each appointment. He will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family
Jodi Cole
March 30, 2022
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Hurwitz' death. I was the Charge Nurse in the Ophthalmology Operating Room at Sunnybrook Health Centre from 1978 to 1981. Dr. Hurwitz was a talented surgeon and great fun to work with. He will be missed!
Kathleen Millard
March 24, 2022
My condolences to all.
I was likely one of his last patients for surgery.
He was hoping to be going to California, He met me and walked with me to surgery and after surgery.
A gentleman
A great teacher
My Opthamologist.
Rabin Ramanjooloo
March 24, 2022
Mrs Hurwitz, Cary, Michael and Gillian please accept my sincere condolences.
Graham Thurston
March 8, 2022
I was Dr. Hurwitz's patient for many years. I cannot express my enough gratitude for his professional treatment and professionalism. My sincere sympathies to his family, friends, colleagues and patients. He will be truly missed by a anyone with whom he treated and mentored..
Desi Auciello
March 1, 2022
I am a recent patient of Dr. Hurwitz (having suffered a terrible eyelid injury while in Muskoka last summer).
Dr. Hurwitz went out of his way to see me as soon as possible and perform surgery.
From the moment I met him on that fateful day, to the several follow up appointments thereafter, I can honestly say, I have never felt more cared for by a medical professional. His sincere concern, extreme patience and his dedication to his craft were obvious to see. I will always be grateful to him for that. May he rest in peace and may god bless him and his entire family. My sincere condolences.
Barb Jones
February 24, 2022
I worked in the Eye Clinic at Sunnybrook Hosp during Ann Sloan´s tenure and for 30 + years following her unfortunate death. During this time Jeff was with us as a Resident for , I think a couple of rotations, and then, when he graduated became a Staff Dr on our staff. I have numerous happy memories of Jeff , who was, everything described as him in his obituary. One of my greatest memories was the time Jeff gave 3 of us, 2tickets each to see Michael Jackson at CNE Stadium, we each took a child and Evelyn joined us with Gillian It was a memorable evening ! It was most shocking and devastating, when I heard last night of Jeff´s death, I will never forget him and just so thankful of the many memories he left me with.
My deepest sympathy to you Evelyn and all his children and grandchildren and rest of his family.
Rod Smith
February 18, 2022
Evelyn
I played interclub squash with Jeff at Bloor Park for many years on Thurs nights. Jeff asked me if I would like him to be my Optho, I was hesitant and told him my concern was after the matches we would go for a few drinks and he had laser surgery Fri am's in those days. He pointed out that we always went to the same bars and he paid the bartenders to serve him soda water no matter what he ordered. He said if he ordered soda we would just brow beat him. He was right as always and I experienced many great years as his friend and patient.
He was a wonderful man.
Rod Smith
Kim and Samantha Whaley, and Pat and Wesley Nash
February 18, 2022
Dear Mrs. Hurwitz and family:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Dr. Hurwitz. We were shocked to hear about his passing . I saw him in December and spoke to him on January 12th. We will miss him greatly. He was a good friend as well as a great doctor and we always enjoyed our visits to him. May he rest in peace.
Brian McFarlane
February 17, 2022
Dear Evelyn, I am saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and colleague. We had so many fond memories and fun times, both on the golf course and time in Barbados. Times to laugh and time to address issues at hand. Will miss him very much, and Fran joins me in sending our deepest sympathies to you and family.
Brian McFarlane
South Barrie Eye Clinic
February 17, 2022
Please accept condolences from Dr. Morellato, Dr. List , Dr. Stuart and Dr. Cotovio as well as the staff at South Barrie Eye Clinic. Sad news to hear we have lost a remarkable colleague and family man! Our hearts are with you.
Christopher Nicolaides
February 17, 2022
I just learned this from my mother today. Very sorry to hear such news. Such a nice man. I could mention a couple nice stories in relation to our family but it would be nothing out of the ordinary of an extraordinary man. RIP Dr. Hurwitz. Our condolences to his family.
Ophthalmic dept. Gen. Hosp. Grenada
February 11, 2022
On behalf of the nursing and medical team of the department.
I would like to extend sincere condolences to the family of DR. Hurwitz.
His visits were a blessing to us all.
He will be greatly missed.
From, Sis. Millette-Isaac, ward manager.
Ann and Lionel Chisholm
February 11, 2022
Our sympathies to the Hurwitz family on the passing of Jeff. It was wonderful to follow his career from resident to hospital chief to Chairman, all the while displaying a tremendously productive academic output. In addition, Jeff had an infectious enthusiasm for life, had so many interests ranging from sports to music, and such a pleasant and engaging personality that endeared him to so many friends. Jeff was an original and we will miss him greatly.
Ann and Lionel Chisholm
Frank Portugais
February 9, 2022
I met Jeff through our office. We connected right away, we became friendly and talked a lot about music and the Raptors. Jeff was top-notch and a true friend. He was very helpful to me and my wife Louise and we are saddened by his passing. Our condolences go to the entire Hurwitz family. May you find comfort in his spirit (and boy, did he have spirit) and his love for you. Frank and Louise Portugais
Hazel Hamilton
February 9, 2022
Dear Mrs. Hurwitz and family ,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Dr.Hurwitz. He was one of the many doctors that I enjoyed working with. His great personality and fantastic sense of humour will be greatly missed. I recalled his love for Jamaican jerk chicken..
I Thank Dr. Hurwitz for his contribution to humanity and all the knowledge the he imparted to us as nurses.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
May He Rest In Peace .
Chris Varty
February 8, 2022
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Jeff's death.We were friends from the early weeks of medical school our connection, sports, lacrosse most years.We called him"the Witz" He was such an irrepressible force always with a quip ,a joke. Through internship at St. Mikes he made life lighter ,in perspective ,with his energy and enthusiasm.The same throughout residency when our paths crossed.He seemed like a life that would go on forever or at least a long time.Our connection was always close to the surface at reunions over the years. Many of us will miss him.What a great guy.
I give my profound condolences to Evelyn and your family
Chris Varty
Ray Buncic
February 8, 2022
Dear Evelyn and family
It so hard to believe that Jeff is gone after so many good years of enjoying his many and special qualities. I first met Jeff when he joined the eye residency program at U of T and I was on staff at TGH and mainly Sickkids. His personality and human qualities were constant always, while he transitioned to oculoplastic surgeon and his role at My Sinai H and U of T where he shone. We used to chat during the time of my chairing at Sickkids at meetings and inbetween, and over cases and departmental problems. I recall the time when as university chairman at our banquet , pulled out his guitar and sang a song for his staff snd trainees. First time ever for a chairman to sing a solo like that !! We used to exchange stories about my son Nick with his band and Michael doing his music.
He had so many exceptional qualities that have been outlined and appreciated by those who followed him, his residents and now our leaders. I have been amazed at the great show of love for Jeff in their messages online.
May you cherish your many wonderful memories with Jeff. A very sad and untimely loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family,
Ray
JR Buncic CM ONNT MD FRCSC
Jennifer Salmon
February 8, 2022
Dr Hurwitz recently operated on my mom for a suspected lymphoma. He fit her in to his fully packed day to biopsy her quickly growing lump. He took the time to call me to explain how the procedure went and what he found. I'm a doctor myself and he went into great detail medically about what he found and his hypothesis. He took the time to teach me a little, all the while expressing his compassion and love for medicine. I truly felt she was in the best hands. My condolences to his family.
Mel Merkur and family .relatives and neughbours
February 8, 2022
May his memory be bound up with the souls of the living...
Sorrell Goldman
February 8, 2022
Jeff will always be remembered as a Kawagamite. Great camper in cabin 37 and my sister Sheila´s red team co captain in color war.
George Bigliardi
February 8, 2022
Please accept my sincere condolences on Jeff´s passing. As his patient for many years, I was the beneficiary of his expertise, kindness and caring. He will be greatly missed!
Kirk Gabel
February 8, 2022
The World's Greatest Garage Band
We had fun.
Marc Van Der Hout
February 8, 2022
Evelyn and family, Gil, Paul and all. I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Jeff´s death. I have kept up with him over the years through Bob and more recently David and Sue. Though I have not seen him in years now, we did used to have good laughs about our getting lost together on a canoe trip from Kawagama when we got separated from the rest of the group overnight and Bob and Shep had to come get us and reconnect us with the group. Jeff always felt a little bit sheepish about that but we always had a good laugh about it. My heart goes out to all of you during this hard time. Marc VDH
susan and Charlie Halpern
February 7, 2022
I have warm memories of canoe trips with Jeff at Camp Kawagama in the late 1950s. we greatly admire his rich and rewarding life - his professional leadership and the warmth of his relationships. You have our deep sympathies on your loss.
Charlie and Susan
Vivian and Randy Maxwell
February 7, 2022
Dear Evelyn and family: please accept our sincere condolences on Jeff´s untimely passing. He was always a most pleasant, knowledgeable and compassionate doctor, teacher and friend who had a great sense of humour and remained humble despite his multiple international accolades and leadership roles. I recall our most recent visit to the cottage where I helped him pick out a new kayak. The world is a bit more empty and sad without Jeff. May his memory be for a blessing. Baruch Dayan Ha´emet.
Mary-Ellen Cascone
February 7, 2022
My heart goes out to all of you- I am so sorry for your enormous lose. I am so thankful to have known such an incredible man. Love to all,
Mary-Ellen
Clive & Gloria Gibbons
February 7, 2022
Please accept our condolences. He will be greatly missed. He contributed so much and helped so many.He was always ready to share his vast knowledge and inspite of his great achievements he was very humble,a lesson to us all. May he Rest In Peace.
Claire & David Ewart
February 7, 2022
Dear Evelyn& Family .....we are so deeply saddened to hear of Jeff passing. So very many great memories of you two .....our thoughts & prayers are with you sincerely.
Sam and Joanne Mansour
February 7, 2022
Joanne and I were very saddened to hear of the news of Jeff´s passing. Jeff was a mentor, friend and a wise counsellor. He was an excellent chief of the department as he did a great job balancing teaching and administration duties. We met in his office at Mount Sinai, so he will always be dear to us. He was Joanne´s boss for many years and she learned a lot from him. She has fond memories of his prolific academic publishing as she had to endure his dictations done while driving, attending music recitals and while eating dinner. Jeff attended our wedding and brought the house down after his performance of a very cherished song to the bride and groom to the tune of "The House of the Rising Sun". See the photo attached of him performing. Our deepest condolences to Evelyn, Cary, Michael and Gillian. It truly was a privilege to know him. He will be very much missed by the U of T community.
john hermant
February 7, 2022
Very sorry to note Jeff's passing. I enjoyed our visits at his office. He will be missed. My best regards to the family.
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