Eleanor Marks

Marks, Eleanor, peacefully surounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at North York General Hospital. Eleanor Marks loving wife, mother and mother-in-law of Brad and Pauline Marks, Ellise Benitah and Fred Benitah, and Stephen Marks. Cherished Bubby of Brodie, Matthew, Cara, Josh, Max, Raquel, Samantha, and Justin. Eleanor will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and incredible friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospital For Sick Children 416-813-6166.

Date of Death: Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Yahrzeit Day: 3 Iyar

Date of Funeral: Thursday, May 9, 2019

Time of Funeral: 2:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave West

Burial Service Location: Pardes Shalom Cemetery

Shiva Details: Shiva: 181 Haddington Ave, Toronto. Shiva visits Thursday following the interment up to 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday through Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Time of Services (Evening): 7:00 PM

Message of Condolence

Posted on 08.05.2019 - 3:29 PM

Sharon Gotter

To the Marks family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of a very special lady. Let good memories help you at this difficult time. May you know no more sorrow.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 4:52 PM

Adele and Vernon Shapiro

Among my fond memories of Eleanor are- the many play dates we had for our very young children and watching Brad and Robert becoming friends and growing up together.To the Marks family we send our sincere condolences. May Eleanor now rest in peace.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 5:33 PM

Leo Zaidman

Brad Marks and family. LEO and I are sorry to hear about your Mom. Our deepest condolences oto you and your family. May the memories you have from her sustain you thorough this difficult time. may she rest in peace. Leo and Cheryl Zaidman

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 6:01 PM

Roslyn Goldmintz

Dear Ellise, I am so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I have such clear and fond memories of her especially of the times she and my Mom did their Bnai Brith Chapter work. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 6:20 PM

Sandra Kuttas

Deepest condolences to the Marks family on the loss of an amazing mother and bubby. Eleanor was a force of nature ( in a good way ) and you always knew where you stood with her. I shall miss our conversations and phone calls over the last twenty years or so and may she now rest in peace.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 8:06 PM

Rina Melnick

Deepest condolences to the Marks family on the loss of a very special lady.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 8:31 PM

FLORENCE De BONIS

SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS SAD NEWS CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS ELEANOR WILL BE MISSED BY MANY Florence De Bonis

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 8:44 PM

Cynthia and Benjamin Gasner

To thw entire family, condolences to the entire family. Sweet memories.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 9:09 PM

Honey and Stan and Saltzman

Marks Family -- so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by her many friends at the PAL Group.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 9:17 PM

Lisa Goldenberg

Eleanor was one of the Florida Ladies and I really truly miss her. We had wonderful winters together.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 9:26 PM

Pam Webber

Brad, Ellise, Stephen and family. So sorry to learn about your mom’s passing. May your good memories sustain you during your difficult times.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 11:15 PM

Janice Cloth

So sad. I enjoyed the few times we spent together. My heart is with you Ellise.

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Posted on 08.05.2019 - 11:19 PM

Gwen Smith

My sincere condolences to the Marks family. Eleanor was a good friend who I shared many fun times together. As past president of the PAL group, Eleanor was a great help to me and her fellow members. She will be sadly missed.

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 2:00 AM

Brenda Agasee

Dearest Ellise - My most heartfelt condolences to the entire family on your loss. I was so shocked and saddened to get this news. My younger spirit cherishes the Graymar days where my heart overflows with treasured memories. Your Mom was an original and so very special. May her memory be a blessing and a comfort to all of you for today, tomorrow and always. With love, friendship, hugs & healing xoxox

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 7:17 AM

Sarah Nahmias

Ellise and family, Yves and I would like to extend our most heartfelt and sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. May the wonderful memories that you have of her sustain you through this difficult time. May she rest in eternal peace.

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 9:38 AM

Michele Korman

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very lovely woman. She is with you all and her memories and words will always light up your lives.

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 10:51 AM

Allan Leaf

Condolence to the family. My mother Shirley Leaf whom passed away last week was a good friend of Eleanor Sorry for your loss

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 10:59 AM

Marvin and Bayla Abrams

I am so sorry to hear of Eleanor's . passing. My condolences to her entire family. I am the brother of Lily Abrams who passed in 2016. She was best friends with Eleanor. i can picture them hugging each other now. May the family cherish her memory

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 11:14 AM

lorraine bloom

Dear Ellise and family, We are so sorry to hear of the your Mom's passing. We know your family shares an amazing closeness thanks to your mom. We hope that the support of your wonderful family and the many wonderful memories you've shared will help you through this very trying time. Our thoughts are with you, Lorraine and David

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 11:30 AM

Raquel Sananes

Dear Ellise, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May Hashem grant you and your family the strength and courage to get through this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing and a comfort to all of you. You're in my thoughts.....xo

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 12:03 PM

Toby Pollack

Ellise so sorry for the loss of your mom. We always had fun going out for dinner with Lil abrams. I was really sorry I couldn’t get to see her. Ellie’s always remember the good times you had together. .may she Rest In Peace. Toby.

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 12:08 PM

Anne Allen

Lots of fun spending time in Florida with Eleanor. She will be greatly missed.

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 4:21 PM

Barbara Pollack

My sincere condolences to the whole family. Eleanor was a dear friend, a wonderful neighbour,. She was always willing to volunteer her expertise for the Friendship Club in our building. I will miss her and miss sharing some of her wonderful cooking.

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 6:33 PM

Eileen Jadd

Dear Pauline, Brad and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother and mother-in-law. When I first moved to Toronto, I worked for Jewish Women International where Eleanor was very involved. I remember her being full of spunk and very dedicated to women's issues. May the memories you created help you through the hard days ahead.

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 6:42 PM

Penny Krowitz

So very sorry to read of Eleanor’s passing.i have very fond memories of her hard work and activities on behalf of B’nai Brith Women (later known as Jewish Women International and then Act To End zviolence Against Women). She was a lovely woman.

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Posted on 09.05.2019 - 8:25 PM

Ray and Ethel Pasternak

Dear Ellise and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. May you know of no more sorrow.

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Posted on 10.05.2019 - 12:10 AM

Andrea , Ted, Rachel and Jason Grace

Dear Stephen and Family So very sorry for the loss of your Mom. May your loving memories of her help you through this difficult time and always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Posted on 10.05.2019 - 7:31 AM

Barbara and Barry Jaeger

To the Marks family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest condolences.

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Posted on 10.05.2019 - 7:38 AM

Daveda Goldenberg

Dearest Ellise and family I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. May her memory be a source of comfort during the difficult times.

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Posted on 10.05.2019 - 9:18 AM

Florence Bendelac

Dear Ellise, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May Hashem grant you and your family the strength and courage to get through this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing and a comfort to all of you.

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Posted on 10.05.2019 - 9:55 AM

Joel & Heather Kleinberg

Dear Ellise and family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. May her memory be a blessing. Our deepest condolences.

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Posted on 10.05.2019 - 10:31 AM

Sheila & Gerry Kirstenberg

Dear Brad, Pauline:, Brodie, Matthew & Cara: We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom and Bubby. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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Posted on 10.05.2019 - 11:49 AM

Sam Benguaich and Fay Goldberg

Dear Ellise & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences .You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May her memory be for a blessing xo

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Posted on 10.05.2019 - 12:01 PM

Barbara Pollack

My sincere condo lances to Eleanor's entire family. She was a very good friend, a wonderful neighbour always willing to give good advise and participation.

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Posted on 12.05.2019 - 10:03 AM

Sheila and Jake Kornblim

Eleanor was a dynamic person with a zest for life. Our heartfelt condolences to the family at this very sad time.

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Posted on 12.05.2019 - 3:03 PM

Felicia Fox

Dear Elise, I am so sorry for your loss My condolences to you and your family . Thinking about you .at this difficult time xo

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Posted on 13.05.2019 - 9:04 AM

Jaime Gelbloom

My sincerest condolences. Wishing all the Marks' family strength and peace during this trying time

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Posted on 31.07.2019 - 10:47 AM

Rober Dennis

Im so sorry to see that your Mon and your Dad had passed.I lost my mom and Dad .I understand your oain.They were always so nice to me. Bobby

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