Anna Heilman

Anna Heilman

Anna Heilman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 3, 2011.
HEILMAN, Anna Jewish Resistance Fighter (December 1, 1928 - May 1, 2011) Anna Heilman (nee Wajcblum) died peacefully in Ottawa, Canada on May 1, 2011 after a short illness. Born in Warsaw, Poland, Anna participated in the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and as an inmate in Auschwitz helped smuggle gunpowder with her older sister Ester for the October 1944 Sonderkommando uprising. Anna was predeceased by her mother Rebecca and father Jacob, both murdered in the Majdanek concentration camp (1943); by Ester (executed as a Jewish resistance fighter in Auschwitz (1945); by her oldest sister Sabine (1995); and, by Anna's husband of 58 years Joshua Heilman (2005). Anna is survived by her daughters Ariela (Ray Faiola; children Jory and Danika); and Noa (Sheldon Schwartz; children Jesse and Jacob). A Funeral Service was held on May 2, 2011. Shiva to be observed at #405-1356 Meadowlands Drive, Tuesday to Thursday, from 2-4 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.

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David Cotsman

May 15, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the family. I new Anna when I was a participant on March of the Living with her.

Alan Ross

May 12, 2011

Dear Noa:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your cherished mother.
Sincerely,

Eileen Curtis

May 11, 2011

Dear Noa:
I was saddened to learn of you mom's passing. She was a true "aishet chayil". May your memories of her be of comfort to all of you at this most difficult time.

J. Cutts

May 4, 2011

My deepest condolences on the loss of this wonderful woman. I am grateful to have known this brave, kind, heroic lady for a short time.

May 4, 2011

Anna was the Ottawa Jewish Community. We expected her to be with us for every event, every Yom Hashoah. I never had the honour to meet this brave and selfless woman. Thank you for what you have given Ottawa and the Jewish people. You were truly gifted, special, and blessed.

Ted Weinstein, Ottawa, Ontario

Lori Weinstein

May 3, 2011

I am so deeply saddened for the loss of such a beautiful woman and "teacher" in every sense. I had the honour of travelling with Anna in the 1994 March of the Living and having her as my mentor for the most memorable 2 weeks of my life. Through all those she touched, her stories and her memory will live on strong.

My sincere condolences to her family. You are in my thoughts and heart.

Donna, Larry, Daniel & Eric Schwatz

May 3, 2011

We were all saddened to hear of Anna's passing. She was a unique woman with an inner strength that was truly special. We will keep our memories of her in our hearts and continue to see her live on through her children and grandchildren.

Dave Abbey & Carol Ruttle-Abbey

May 3, 2011

My wife Carol and I are very sad to hear of Anna Heilman's passing. Noa.. she was a great woman who lived a long full life. I remember her fondly when we were next door neighbours for about a year or so a short while ago. She was extremely hospitable to us on more than one occasion. She will be missed and I know her memory will be a blessing

Sandra Taillefer

May 3, 2011

It is with great sorrow that this woman was a hero in every way!! I was a ward of the Children's Aid Society for many years and also she attended my graduation in 1968 at the Mont St Joseph Convent. My deepest sympathy to the children and the family. All the memories I have from her will always remain in my heart.

May 3, 2011

Management and staff of the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa, where Anna worked for 29 years, offer sincere sympathy to her loved ones.

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