Michael Fainstat

Michael Fainstat

Michael Fainstat Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2011.
OBITUARY MICHAEL FAINSTAT 1923 - 2010 At Maimonides Geriatric Centre, of Parkinson's Disease, on December 29, 2010. Survived by his wife, Ruth Marcuse; daughters Carole (Martin Gerson) Vancouver; Dale (Kingston); Valerie (Doug Anderson), Guelph; Paula (Vancouver); his brother, Dr. Ted Fainstat (California); his five grandchildren, and his two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister, Sybil Heller. Graduated from McGill University, 1944, in Mechanical Engineering. Montreal city councillor with the Montreal Citizens' Movement (MCM) 1974-1991 and Chairman of the Executive Committee from 1986 to 1990. Mickey has donated his body to McGill University for research. A celebration of his life will be held at Mount Royal Commemorative Services, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, on Sunday, January 9, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Research Department, Parkinson Society Canada ( www.parkinson.ca ; 1-800-565-3000). The family is most grateful for the competence and compassion of the staff at L'Insitut universitaire de geriatrie de Montreal and Maimonides Geriatric Centre. Mickey will be most fondly remembered and greatly missed.

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Manfried Helmuth

January 10, 2011

When we meet again, we both can ride our bicycles over the clouds together.
Cheers from Manfried and Nancy

Charlotte Thibault

January 4, 2011

Mes profondes sympathies à la famille pour la perte d'un honnête homme et d'un merveilleux Montréalais.

January 3, 2011

My sincere condolences on the passing of my old classmate and friend. George Nashen

Cheryl Cowden

January 3, 2011

Valerie and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I know by the memories that you have shared with me what a remarkable man your father was. Keep your memories close to your heart and he will never be far away.
Thinking of you,
Cheryl Cowden, Guelph

January 3, 2011

It has been some time since we last saw each other, Ruth, but please accept my condolences. Mickey was a great contributor to Montreal's life.

Frank McGilly

Dieter Kluepfel

January 3, 2011

Dear r Ruth and Family, It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of Mickey. I shall always remember him from the exiting times we had during the MCM campaigns and the successes and disappointments this Movement brought us. Mickey was the gentle leader and the inspiration for us all. Although many years have passed since, I shall always remember him!
To you all my deepest condolences, Dieter Kluepfel

January 3, 2011

Condolences to my former school mates Valarie & Paula, and their family on you loss. My thoughts are with you. Gerry Lozoff.

arthur freedman

January 3, 2011

Dear Ted and Family I didn.t know your brother, but I must recognize his contribution to our society and city. Sincerest sympathies. Dr, and Mrs. Arthur Freedman, Palm Beach and Montreal.

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