Betty REITMAN Obituary
Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Jack Reitman. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy, Stephen and Julia, Sarah and Allen Rubin. Cherished grandmother of Alexandra and Jesse Brown, Daniel Reitman; Lisa and Ari Himmel, Emma and Gillian Reitman; Amanda and Joanna Rubin. Dear sister and sister-in- law of Lois and Dr. Fred Vosburg, the late Patricia Benjamin. Betty will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. Special thanks to Michael, June, Dang, Lisette and Marcy for their care and devotion over many years. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., took place on Monday, March 5. Contributions in her memory may be made to the "Betty Reitman Memorial Fund" c/o Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, (514) 285-1600, or to the Jack Reitman Hillel House, (514) 845-9171.
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April 5, 2012
April5,2012
Sarah,Jeremy and Stephen,please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Brenda and I as well as my wife Pen were always delighted in the open manner in which your mother would greet us or wave. I look at our days on Lexington Avenue as next door neighbors as a most pleasant and happy experience. Your mother gave much to the culturtal life of Montreal.
John and Pen Bridgman and Brenda Bridgman Way. Montreal and Toronto
March 13, 2012
Dear Jeremy,Stephen and Sarah, please accept our deepest condolences to you and your families.Lillian,Raine, and Rebecca
Zachary Chertok
March 11, 2012
Sarah and Allen: I will always remember Betty for being the first one to recognize me at the Jewish Holidays as a Chertok. She was a fascinating and amazing woman and my family gives our condolences to all of you. There is a yartzeit on the mantle for Betty.
March 6, 2012
Dear Jeremy
Brian Schneider informed me of your Mothers passing.
Please accept our hearfelt condolences
I cherish our friendship
Wish you peace and our warmest regards
Mark and Sheri Schneider
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March 5, 2012
Dear Sarah, Allen, Stephen and Jeremy, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dana Massaro
March 5, 2012
Dear Sarah, Allen, Stephen and Jeremy,
I am sending you my deepest condolences for your loss. Although I never met Betty, I do recall the many phone conversations I had with her in the good old days at Reitmans. Wishing you strength in the days ahead and fond memories always.
Dana
March 5, 2012
Dear Sarah,Stephen, Jeremy and family
we send you our heartfelt sympathy on the loss off your mother/grandmother. She was such a beautiful,kind ,elegant lady...an inspiration to all.
David and Susan Stromberg Stein
Ed Woolner
March 5, 2012
Dear Sarah, Stephen and Jeremy, I remember your mother for her friendly and elegant ways. Eric and I have often spoke fondly of her, in the last few weeks; knowing the end was near. I send you my warm regards and wish that 'no more harm come to you'. Ed Woolner.
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