Annette Takefman

Annette Takefman

Annette Takefman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 18, 2008.
OBITUARY ANNETTE TAKEFMAN Peacefully on Sunday, March 16, at Jewish General Hospital with loving family and friends by her side. Devoted wife of recently departed Joseph Takefman for 60 years. Daughter of the late Herman and Jenny Tower. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Earl and Mona-Lee (Friend), Mitchell and Lisa (Maislin) and Janet and Alan Allnutt. She will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Jay and fiancee Jennie Schwartzman, Robert, Keri, Emily and Katie Takefman and Erica Allnutt. Dear sister-in-law of Nettie and the late Isadore Steinman, the late Herschel and the late Jean Takefman, and Froma and Norman Shulman. Sorely missed by her best friend, Anita Dorfman and by Carl Ellner, who she loved like a son. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and close friends. The family wishes to thank Annette's caregivers: Angelic Judy, Marie-Vic and Lena, for their loving care and attention; Tina Dorfman, for her daily visits and oncologist extraordinaire Dr. David Melnychuk. Funeral from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon W. on Tuesday, March 18 at 3 p.m. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B'nai Jacob Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri St. Shiva at her daughter's house. In lieu of flowers donations to the "Annette and Joseph Takefman Memorial Fund" c/o the Jewish General Hospital (514)340-8251 would be greatly appreciated. "To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind." William Hazlitt.

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Jane Gow

March 24, 2008

To Mitchell and his entire family, I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing, and equally sad to find out that your father had passed on as well. These are huge losses, and I wish you strength and comfort in your time of sorrow.

Zipporah Babins

March 23, 2008

Dear Mitchell and Lisa: I only just heard of your mother's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences on both your recent losses. May you be comforted by your memories of their many good deeds.

Fondly, Poirah and Harry Babins

Zelda Harris

March 20, 2008

Dear Janet and Alan.
We were your neighbours on Marlowe, and your grandparents, Janet, were my parents close friends. We extend to you our very deepest sympathy. We are very sad at her death. Annette was a great lady.
Simon and Zelda Harris.

Jackie Margolese

March 20, 2008

Our deepest sympathies at this very sad time. Your parents were very to special to Richard as he was growing up. They had a special bond and we will miss them.
Jackie and Richard Margolese

Carly+Jay Dorfman

March 18, 2008

We don't know what to write without uncle Joey's help. All we can do is remember the great times we had together and will miss them both very much.

Syd & Faye Sandys

March 18, 2008

Our sincerest sympathies to the Takefman family.

Myrna Sterling

March 18, 2008

Thinking of you on this very sad day. Much Love.

Harvey+Gila Dorfman

March 18, 2008

Dear Janet, Earl and Mitchell,
It is so hard to go through this again. Auntie Annette was so special to us. Our deepest sympathy.

Ellie and Norman Latsky

March 18, 2008

Dear Lisa and Mitchell, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother,Annette. Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. Ellie and Norman Latsky

myer wenger

March 18, 2008

deepest sympathy to all the family she is a great loss.
zees Myer wenger

Nancy Dover Fleischer

March 18, 2008

Dear Janice, My deepest sympathies at this very sad time. I hope your fond memories help ease your pain. Fondly, Nancy Dover Fleischer

Ruth Pelletier

March 18, 2008

Dear Joan

I was sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. I pray the memories of happy times will ease your sorrow. May your Mother rest in peace. Ruth (AM 60 Radio)

Elaine Budning

March 18, 2008

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I did not know about Joseph and am truly saddened for your loss of both loved ones. May your many memories give you comfort at this time, and may you and all your family be blessed with future Mazel, nachus, health, happiness. Sincerely, Elaine Budning

Evelyn Shrier

March 18, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all who loved Annette...may you know no further sorrow...Evie Shrier...

lola shatsky

March 18, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Jackie and Arthur Freedman

March 18, 2008

We are saddened to read of this second tragedy that has been dealt to your family. Both parents fought the good fight. We wish you no further sorrows.

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