Barbara Organ

Organ, Barbara, on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Baycrest. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Suzee of Texas, Julie and Jean Paradis of Toronto, Larry and Susan of Chicago, and Michael and Jenna of Chicago. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joy and Herb Wolfson. Devoted grandmother of Michelle, Stephanie and Jay, Andrew, Emilisa, Elliot, Sheridan, Tessa, Jonathan, Lexie, Hailey, David, Miranda, Courtney, Joshua and great-grandmother of Cole Brayden, Asher and Emmett. Shiva: 30 Wellington St. East, Suite 1001, Toronto. Memorial donations may be made to Out Of The Cold Program c/o Holy Blossom Temple 416-789-3291.

Date of Death: Thursday, April 14, 2016

Yahrzeit Day: Nisan 6

Date of Funeral: Friday, April 15, 2016

Time of Funeral: 2:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Chapel service

Shiva Details: Saturday from 7-9p.m. Sunday and Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Shiva concludes Monday evening following prayers

Shiva Location: #1001

Time of Services (Evening): 8:00 PM

Location of Funeral:

Chapel service

Location of Burial:

Shiva Location:

#1001

Message of Condolence

Posted on 14.04.2016 - 5:47 PM

SANDI Wong

Our deepest sympathies to all our cousins for the loss of our dear Aunt Barbara. We'll miss her kindness and sweetness.

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Posted on 14.04.2016 - 6:14 PM

Paula Baruch

Thinking of you all at this sad time. May your many sweet memories of Barbara comfort you at this difficult time.

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Posted on 14.04.2016 - 6:45 PM

Lesly Lazaro

To Barbara's loving family: my sincerest sympathy.. Barbara will be missed for sure.. I am blessed to have met her.. our prayers to Barbara and the whole family..

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Posted on 14.04.2016 - 6:55 PM

Doreen Blumenthal

So sorry for the loss of your beloved Barbara. She was a dear friend and colleague and we have shared many wonderful times over the past 20+ years. She was always so positive about life even though she had many obstacles to overcome in recent times. I will miss her very much. May your memories be a comfort at this time.

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Posted on 14.04.2016 - 8:24 PM

Harriet Wolman

Dear Joy and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Barbara. I have such fond memories of Elderwood Drive. I remember your parents well and especially how I looked up to both of the Eisen twins in my teens. You were both good models for me. Thinking of you at this sad time. Harriet (Pasternak) Wolman

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Posted on 14.04.2016 - 9:24 PM

jeffrey schwartz

Larry, it has been some years since we connected but i wanted to let you know i remember your mother. please accept my deepest sympathies to you on your loss. may you be comforted among the mourners of zion and jerusalem

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Posted on 14.04.2016 - 10:52 PM

Suzie Lyon

So many memories of Barbara as a loving woman when we were all kids... and then more from her early Out of the Cold involvement. May her memory be forever a blessing in all of your hearts.

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 7:15 AM

Lynne Moore

To my knitting friend,good laughs,happy hours chatting about the fibre world and many memories.My thoughts are with you and your family.Rest in peace,dear Barbara,I will miss you.Lynne

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 7:31 AM

Shirley Scott

I am so sorry that Barbara is a no longer in our world. She was a wonderful friend and knitting pal to me. Also a sometime house sitter. She once coached me on how to pronounce latke properly. "If you're going to order them you should know how to ask for them," she insisted! And nice, when I had ordered one ball of every shade of Jameson's Shetland wool for myself, she bought half of every ball from me! I loved her dearly. She was devoted to her family and I know that your loss is much greater than mine.

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 9:56 AM

Nancy Ruth

Dear Joy, My sincere condolences on Barbara's passing. I have fond memories of sharing time with her over many years- may your wonderful memories that you shared comfort you and the family during this difficult time.

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 12:10 PM

Shelly Berenbaum

My deepest sympathies on the loss of a lovely lady. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 12:11 PM

Shelly Berenbaum

Dear Joy & Family: My deepest sympathy on the loss of such a lovely lady. May her memory be for a blessing. Shelly

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 3:04 PM

Sheldon Kingstone

....so sad..fond memories of times long past but not forgotten ..be in sweet repose Sheldon Kingstone

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 3:24 PM

Morty and Carol Greenglass

We extend our deepest sympathies to Barbara's wonderful family. Having known Barb and Joy since summer camp days, we know that Barb has always been a loving and caring, fun person to be with. Her passing leaves an empty space and sadness in many hearts. May her memory be a source of comfort to all who were so close to her.

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 3:28 PM

Helen Lyon

My deepest sympathy to all the family. As a Baycrest volunteer, I spent the past few weeks catching up on old times with Barbara. I will miss our visits. May the thoughts and prayers of many friends bring you some comfort.

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 4:19 PM

Susan Kulczycki

I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. She was such a warm, wonderful and joyful woman and always spoke so lovingly of her family. I'll remember with great fondness all the times we got together at her condo for our monthly knitting nights. She was always knitting some incredible things including the Chuppah cover. I'll miss her. My deepest sympathies go out to all of her family at this time.

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 7:50 PM

Eleanor and Peter Loebel

Our very deepest sympathies are extended to all Barbara's family. We will always remember her with affection . Ellie and Peter Loebel

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Posted on 15.04.2016 - 9:50 PM

Carol Herzog

Dear Rob and Julie, I babysat you both when you lived on Glentworth. I'm Ruth and Marvin Sadowski's daughter. Your mother and my mother had a very special relationship and I was privileged to have her in my life as well. Your mom was with me, holding my hand in the delivery room when my daughter was born. Our lives were made a little bit better by knowing your mom. This gentle and compassionate woman will be missed and I send my sincere condolences to you and your families.

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Posted on 16.04.2016 - 5:49 PM

Etienne Kaplan

Deepest sympathy on your sad loss. I remember her with affection. Her spirit was amazing!! Love Etienne

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Posted on 16.04.2016 - 9:34 PM

Judy ritchie

joy, so sorry for your loss. Memories of you girls go way back to Suday School and forest hill days. Barbara always had a smile that was most welcoming. Please accept our condolences. Judy

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Posted on 17.04.2016 - 8:29 AM

Marvin Tile

We are saddened by your loss. I know you will be buoyed by a life time of memories, some of which we were privileged to share. With sincere condolence, Esther and Marv Tile

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Posted on 17.04.2016 - 5:39 PM

Edward J. Sheffman, M.D.

I first met Barbara in the early seventies when I joined the Anaesthesiology staff at the North York General hospital. She was an Obstetrical nurse at North York General and I was a staff Anaesthesiologist. Our paths crossed often after midnight. We became good friends as we worked together and had many wonderful experiences together. Our friendship continued after she was unable to continue in patient care. As her health gradually worsened, our friendship continued as we would meet each other. She will be missed. I want to extend my sincerest condolences to her family. Edward J. Sheffman, M.D.

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Posted on 18.04.2016 - 8:30 AM

Fran

Dear Julie and family. My deepest sympathies to you all. I was away and came home to the sad news. Fran

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Posted on 21.04.2016 - 11:04 AM

David Blustein

Larry, Susan and family I am very sorry for your loss I only found out after Shiva had ended. Your mother reminded me of my mother in many respects who thank g-d is 91 , a strong willed and bright independent all round great person. May Larry and the rest of your family be comforted amongst the mourner of Zion and Jerusalem very best David Blustein

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Posted on 24.04.2016 - 3:53 PM

Sybil Levine

Dear Family: Barbara was a teen-age friend of my husband Myer (Mike) and I met her only after I married him. We stayed friends and kept in touch, until she was unable to respond. She was one of our favourite dinner guests as she could talk about anything, including her her busy and interesting life.. A courageous individual, who went through many difficult times, but who remained determined and upbeat, she was a person I so admired, and was very proud to call my friend. When I started a new business, she machine embroidered the most beautiful bag with the domain name, which I will always treasure. Every Shabbat at my synagogue, since we moved to Israel two years ago, I sent a blessing of healing to her, and she was so grateful. She said that maybe that kept her going for as long as it did. Barbara kept me up to date about the things her children and their families were doing. She was so proud of you all. Those two teenage friends are now both gone. My heartfelt condolences go to the family.

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Posted on 26.05.2016 - 1:49 PM

Yvonne (Simon) Lowe

Barbara and I were school friends and lost touch after finishing high school. I was delighted to meet Barbara again at the Holy Blossom out of the cold. We picked up our friendship as it was in high school and regularly met for lunch to catch up on our lives. Barbara was a courageious down to earth person who will be missed by many. Yvonne Lowe

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Posted on 21.06.2020 - 1:09 PM

Janet Taylor-Cameron

I have fond memories of Barbara, fellow knitter. Unfortunately, I lost touch with Barbara several years ago, but was reminded of her today as I read an article in the Atlantic about the lost children of Romania. I ‘googled’ her name and found this page from the Steeles Memorial Chapel. Barbara told me about going to Romania to work as a volunteer in the orphanages, picking up the babies and nurturing them. She said it was heart-breaking to see these little ones. She also told me about getting bitten by a scorpion while visiting family in Texas! She was a very special lady, and I feel privileged to have known her.

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