Brenda Pedvis

(nee Smith). It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Brenda Pedvis on Sunday, September 3, 2017, in Toronto, following a short yet very courageous battle with brain cancer, at the age of seventy-eight. Devoted wife of the late Lorne Pedvis. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Lloyd and Randi of Toronto, Howard and Cindy of Halifax, Stacey and Russel (Lang) of Toronto. Proud Grandma of Matthew, Joshua, Evan, Allison, Aaron, Lexx and Zevv. Predeceased by her parents, Leon and Hensie Smith, and her brother, Charles. Sister-in-law of Sylvia Smith, Sandra and the late Dr. Jerry Sigman of Dallas, Texas. She will be deeply missed by her partner of thirteen years, Benji Diamond, her nieces, nephews, cousins, and all her special friends in Montreal and Toronto. A very special thank-you to Dr. Brian Berger and the Palliative Care Staff at Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill for their loving care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, September 4 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 7534 Mountbatten Rd., C.S.L., Monday following burial until 6:30 p.m., continuing in Toronto Tuesday afternoon at 50 Disera Dr. #LPH3, Thornhill, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily, and in Halifax Thursday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Contributions in our mothers memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o Mackenzie Health Foundation, (905) 883-2032 (www.mackenziehealthfoundation.ca), or to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 1-800-265-5106.

Message of Condolence

Posted on 03.09.2017 - 2:53 PM

Harriet and Harry Horlick

Dear Lloyd, Howard, Stacey, Benji and family, Our heartfelt condolences to all of you at this very sad time. Brenda was a perfect lady in the true sense of the word. Our friendship began in Montreal many years ago when we joined a square dance group and we re klindled this friendship a few years ago when we moved to Toronto. Hoping that the precious memories you have of happy times with her will help to sustain you at this difficult time.

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Posted on 04.09.2017 - 9:44 AM

Lori Markus

Dr Pedvis and family -- our sincerest condolences on your loss of your mother. Melissa and Lori Markus

Posted on 04.09.2017 - 12:45 PM

Mel Lederman

Dear Benji, We want to extend our. sincere condolences to and your family and also t o Brenda's family as.well. It was always so nice to see the. two of you together. She will. Be sadly missed. Marilyn Snider & Mel Lederman

Posted on 04.09.2017 - 3:15 PM

Cynthia Blonder

My sincere condolence, may your memories be everlasting. I played bridge with Brenda in Toronto. Cynthia Blonder

Posted on 04.09.2017 - 5:50 PM

Merle & Jerry Birnbaum

Dear Benji, Our sincere sympathy to you and all of Brenda's family. She was a charming woman of grace. We look forward to visiting with you in Toronto. Merle and Jerry Birnbaum

Posted on 04.09.2017 - 9:56 PM

Debra Birnbaum

Dear Stacey and Benji and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Stacey, your mom was a divine lady. I so enjoyed every visit we had together. I am thinking of you at this very, very difficult time and am here for you. I will miss her . Debra Birnbaum

Posted on 05.09.2017 - 3:02 PM

June Barkie

Please accept my deepest ,deepest condolence. I so treasured Brenda. She was a lady with a lot of class and gentleness. I will miss her beautiful smile and kindness. June( Dr. Birnbaum's office)

Posted on 07.09.2017 - 10:58 AM

Hanna Schwartz

Neighbour of 50 Disera Drive, dear Benji, please accept my sincere condolence on the loss of Brenda, a very special lady.

Posted on 07.09.2017 - 11:00 PM

Debbie Farkas and family

Our sincerest condolences to Benji and the entire family. Benji if there is anything you need please come to us at LPH 8. The Farkas family