Heather Braverman

Heather Braverman

Heather Braverman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2011.
BRAVERMAN, Heather (nee Kowarsky) Suddenly, at the age of fifty-one, on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Beloved wife of Joel Braverman. Loving mother of Matthew and Amanda. Cherished daughter of Sandra and Michael Dubinsky, and daughter-in-law of Mary and Aaron Braverman. Sister of Warren Kowarsky, and sister-in-law Edie and Marcelo Svetliza, Rosalie and Morrie Levi. Heather will be deeply missed by her family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as her many friends. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the B'nai Brith Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, D.D.O. Shiva private, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. In lieu of flowers, donations in Heather's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, (514) 938-4515.

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Amanda Lewis

April 12, 2011

Dear Joel & Amanda
We were shocked and so very grieved to hear of Heather's untimely death. She was such a strong life spirit, so warm, funny and generous. She will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to know her.
Condolences from everyone at The Ottawa School of Speech & Drama/Ottawa Theatre School

Esther Konigsberg

April 11, 2011

Dear Joel and Family,

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Heather's untimely passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

April 8, 2011

Dear Joel, Amanda, Matthew, Mike and Sandra:

Tim and I were shocked and saddened to hear about Heather. Heather was a good friend and a great, loving person. We will all miss her very much. Our deepest condolences.
Glenda Lubiner and TIm Carney
Sunrise, Florida

April 7, 2011

Dear Joel and family

I was saddened to hear of Heather's sudden passing.
Heather was a wonderful, warm and friendly person who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

May your fond memories of her be a source of comfort to you at this time of sorrow.

You are all in my thoughts

With deepest sympathy

Florence Yaffe
Toronto

Elana Wall

April 7, 2011

Dear Amanda and Matt,
My condolences on the sudden loss of your mother. Though I'd only met her a few times, I knew lots about her through you. I hope you are comforted by your memories of her.

April 7, 2011

Dear Joel and Family..
We were sorry to learn of Heather's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Guttman(Montreal) Alexi Shechtman (Kingston)

Carol and Laurie Pascoe

April 6, 2011

We are very sorry to learn of Heather’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathies to you as you grieve this tragic loss. I recall lovely conversations with her about our children and I always appreciated her kind words. May her memory be a blessing, and your happy times together be a comfort to you.

Joan Hounsell

April 6, 2011

Dear Joel and Family: I am very sad to hear of the passing of Heather. May you be sustained by the memories of one who you loved so much.

Ned Segal

April 5, 2011

Dear Joel and Family:
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Heather's sudden passing, a Dear wife and Mother. May her memory be a blessing and comfort in your time of sorrow.

Andrea Scouten

April 5, 2011

Our condolences on the loss of Heather. May you find the strength from your loved ones to get through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrea Scouten and family

Lynnda Yanofsky Rakos

April 5, 2011

I was very saddened to hear the news about Heather. Even thought we were miles apart we tried to keep in touch. I will miss my cousin.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Lynnda (Yanofsky) Rakos

April 5, 2011

Dear Braverman family
We were very saddened to learn of Heather's untimely passing. Please accept our sincere condolences and may you have the strength to get through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly David Jory and Mark Gluzman Ottawa, Ontario

Susan Conner-Bernett

April 5, 2011

I was very saddened to hear of Heather's passing, and I would like to offer my condolences to her loving family, husband and children. Even though I last saw Heather in highschool it seems like yesterday that we were just girls, the same age as our girls are now. God bless you all as you struggle to make meaning of this sudden and deep loss. Susan and Gary Conner-Bernett

Roslyn and Lee Raskin

April 5, 2011

To the Braverman family:

With our sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you.

Sylvie Altarac

April 5, 2011

Dear Joel,
I was saddened to hear about the untimely passing of your wife.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Formerly of Chomedey, Crestview Elementary school.

Joy Erdile Kiddie

April 4, 2011

Joel,
You wouldn't remember me by my current first name but we went to high school together. I was saddened to hear about the untimely passing of your wife, Heather. May He comfort you.

Arlette and Berty Abadi

April 4, 2011

Dear Sandra,Mike,Joel,Amanda and Matthew,
We were in shock hearing the sad news; we feel for you and pray God to help you in these trying times.Our thoughts and love to you all

April 4, 2011

Dear Sandra, Joel and Family,
please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of
your wife and daughter and to her children on the loss of
their wonderful mother. She was so proud of them.
It was always a pleasure to speak to her when we met
at the Kosher Loblaws discussing Passsover, teaching, etc. and of course family.
Always telling me when you were (Sandra) coming
into Ottawa.
May you be spared of further sorrow.
. Hennie Honigman & Sons
Ottawa

Sheila Nadrich

April 4, 2011

Dear Joel:

Please accept out deepest condolences on the loss of your wife, Heather.

You probably do not recall who we are but my husband used to bowl with you and you lived in Bayshore where I am residing.

May you be spared of further sorrow.

Joe & Sheila Nadrich
Ottawa, Ontario

Ellie & Morty Marks

April 4, 2011

Dearest Family,
Our hearts are deeply saddened by the untimely loss of a dear cousin Heather. May her loss be an inspiration for all of you to continue a beautiful life as she would wish it for you all. Sorry we can't be with you but our hearts and prayers are with you.Heather will be in our hearts forever. Ellie & Morty Marks

Guita and Stanley Hyman

April 4, 2011

With many heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathy on your great loss.

Lynda Wakter

April 4, 2011

Heather was such a wonderful teacher--she loved her profession and the children she taught. We were deeply saddened by the news of her sudden and untimely death.
Wakter Family, Ottawa

Hadas Brajtman

April 4, 2011

Dear Matt, Amanda, Joel and the entire family and loved ones. I am so sorry, I will always remember Heather opening the front door with a hugh smile and giving me a great hug and welcoming all of us into your home. My thoughts, prayers and deepest love is with you.

Susan Stein

April 4, 2011

Dear Joel, Matthew and Amanda,
We were so sorry and sad to hear about Heather. She was truly a special and wonderful person and will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.

Susan, Jacqueline and Erika Stein

Rosalie and Peter Steiner

April 4, 2011

Dear Mary and Aaron and Family, how sad we are to learn of the untimely passing of your beloved Heather. May you all find
peacein your hearts. Sincerely, Rosalie and
Peter Steiner.

Eileen Gallant

April 4, 2011

To Heather's family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your sudden loss. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Heather's passing at such a young age. I have many fond memories having worked with Heather at Hillel. May happy memories give you comfort at this difficult time.

Zelda Rich

April 4, 2011

Dear Sandra,Michael and Braverman Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Heather. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time.
Zelda and Morris Rich

Eileen Gallant

April 4, 2011

To Heather's family,
May I extend my deepest sympathies. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of her passing at such a young age. I worked with Heather at Hillel in Ottawa and have many fond memories of that time.
May she rest in peace.
May memories of happy times give you comfprt.

April 4, 2011

Dear Joel, Amanda and Matthew

Sarite and I were so saddened to hear about Heather's passing. We have many fond memories of times with all of you in your home for rehearsals, eating, laughing and sharing all of those wonderful performances (Kiwanis, singing recitals, the EX). We will miss Heather and hope that all of your good times as a family will comfort you through this difficult period. Sending warmest wishes and prayers to all of you.
Hope and Sarite Harris - Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario

Susie and Moe Rosenmeier

April 4, 2011

Dear Sandra and Mike,

We were so sorry to hear about Heather. Our deepest sympathies to your whole family. May you know no further sorrows.

Mabel & Lou Litwin

April 4, 2011

To the Braverman Family. Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.

Barry Silverman

April 4, 2011

Joel and Family;
Thoughts, prayers and understanding to you.

April 4, 2011

Dear Joel,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
I will always remember Heather from our carefree school days.
Raizelle Geiger

Ather Kandella

April 4, 2011

Dear Mike and Sandra,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ather, Yvonne,Matthew and Lisa Kandella

April 4, 2011

Dear Joel, Amanda and Matthew,

We are so saddened and shocked to learn of Heather's passing. She will always be remembered as a vibrant, caring and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who always looked life in the face with a huge smile.

May you find comfort in the countless and wonderful memories each of you has.

Our deepest sympathies,

Lysette, Louis, Julie, Melissa and Jonathan Kohn

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