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Gillian UBFAL Obituary

Published by Montreal Gazette from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2018.

UBFAL, Gillian (née York) Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Boleslaw (Bolek/Bill/Popski). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephen, Anita and Jim Lawson. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin. Dear step-mother of Gregory. Daughter of the late Norman and the late Sylvia York. She will be sadly missed by her closest family, the Goldstein and Biberkraut clans, her many close friends and all those whose lives she touched. Special thanks to Lali Castro for all the love and devotion she has shown our family. Funeral service took place from Paperman & Sons, on Friday, June 22. Shiva at 5500 Macdonald Ave. #1404, C.S.L. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Na'amat Canada Montreal, (514) 484-0252.

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Rhoda Shack

June 25, 2018

Stephen dear, words seem so inadequate to express my heartfelt condolences on your profound loss of your beloved mother. May you find comfort in knowing that she was a rare jewel, a very special person and how fortunate we all were to have our lives touched by her.

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