John SIGAL Obituary
Peacefully, on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Beloved husband of Goldie Kaplansky. Loving and devoted father of Dr. Ron Sigal (Judy St. Germain), Emily Sigal Baird, Dr. Julie Sigal- Rosenmann (Dr. Eran Rosenmann). Cherished 'Zeidie John' of Lia, Tali, Adam, Yotam, Danya, Noam, Claire and Maya. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Dr. Cecil and the late Ruth Sigal. Distinguished psychologist, psychoanalyst, author and researcher. Former Director of Research, Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry, Jewish General Hospital. John will be sadly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and all of those whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank his caregivers, particularly Thelma, Flor and Glen, for their devoted care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean- Talon St. W., on Tuesday, August 14 at 12 noon. Burial at the Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 6595 Mackle Rd. # 411, C.S.L., from 2 to 4 and 7:30 to 9 p.m. daily (excluding Friday evening and Saturday). Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the charity of your choice.
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Peter Suedfeld
December 18, 2012
Dr. Sigal was one of the first researchers to recognize the resilience, not merely the problems, of Holocaust survivors. He was a pioneer in the use of community, rather than merely clinical, samples -- a method that has become normative and has led to strong confirmation of his original findings.
All survivors of persecution and disaster, and all subsequent researchers in the field of mass traumatology, owe him a debt of gratitude.
Lena Laufer
November 19, 2012
I was privileged to begin my analysis journey with Dr. Sigal in 1975. I was only 21 and I benefited from his wisdom and insight. Thirty-seven years later, I remember and refer to conversations that we had. I am grateful for the unending respect that he granted me.
Judy Glass
August 13, 2012
Dr. Sigal will be missed by all in the department of psychiatry at the JGH. He touched all who came in contact with him. Even toward those who didn't work with him, he was warm and open, respectful, generous with his time, and always a pleasure to talk to. I still remember when I was a resident 30 years ago, sitting alone in the cafeteria. He didn't know me well, but came and sat down and chatted with me like we were old friends. I never forgot that conversation and his demonstration of respect and generosity of spirit.
Suzanne Morin
August 13, 2012
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Dr. Sigal. He was such a lovely soul who treated all around him with kindness and respect. I was fortunate enough to work with him for several years and his influence has remained with me, it always will. He will truly be missed.
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