Sybil Susan Bernfeld

Sybil Susan Bernfeld

Sybil Bernfeld Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2008.
BERNFELD, Sybil Susan (nee Klions). In her seventy-eighth year, on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Loving mother of Gary (Carol) of Kingston, Ontario, and Wendy (Eelke) of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dear grandmother of Chris Joyce (Shona), Lisa and Katie Bernfeld; Erik and Jesper Westra. Proud great-grandmother of Madison, Tatum and Kennedy Joyce. Loving sister of Herb (Peggy) of Meadville, PA. Beloved aunt of Howard (Peggy), Ken (Lisa) and Doug (Christine), and great-aunt of eight. Dear cousin of Alan Bernfeld (Anne). Dear niece, aunt and sister-in-law to extended family including Jean Finestone and Norma Field. Dear longtime friend of Sylvia Klein, Marcia Shulman, and the gals including Phyllis and Freda and so very many others. Predeceased by her cherished father Sam, mother Minnie, granddaughter Cathy Joyce, ex-husband Edward, and many of her dear friends as well. Special thanks to caring staff and caregivers at the JGH, where Sybil worked for 30+ years. Sybil will also be greatly missed, by her email pals, her exercise class buddies, her fellow bus trip explorers and many others. Syb was a person who so loved life and lived it to the fullest always ready to enjoy a good meal, a jump in the lake, a movie, or a naughty joke! Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Sunday, February 17 at 11 a.m. Burial at the Adath Jeshurun Congregation Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri St. Donations in Sybil's memory may be made to the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, (514) 342-1234 ext.: 7373, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, 1-866-585-2873, or Chez Doris, a day shelter for women in difficulty, 1430 Chomedey St., Montreal QC H3H 2A7.

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February 20, 2008

Marlene Levine posted to the memorial.

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February 16, 2008

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Marlene Levine

February 20, 2008

Dear Wendy, Gary and families,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother Sybil. She was a very special and courageous woman,and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Fondly,
Marlene and Sid Levine

Susan Ram Raifman

February 17, 2008

I was truly sorry to hear about your loss. She was such a wonderful lady.

Susan Ram

Simon and Zelda. Harris

February 16, 2008

Dear Gary and Susan.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss-we send you our very deepest sympathy -we are sure that your very many happy memories will sustain you and the rest of your family at this sad time.
With fond regards. Simon and Zelda.

clara jones

February 15, 2008

my deepest sympathies
Clara Jones

Susan Sternberg (Millman)

February 15, 2008

Dear Wendy, Gary & Family,
Our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your mother. We have nothing but fond memories of her and her zest for life.
She played an important role in many people's lives.

Susan & Ross Sternberg (Jean Finestone's daughter)

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