Molly Starr - Steeles Memorial Chapel

Private Family Service

Funeral service will be live-streamed. Please go to smclive.ca on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Peacefully, on Tuesday February 15, 2021 with famly, beloved wife of the late David Starr z’l devoted mother and mother -in-law of Trudy Bleier and Rita and Carey Drutz, dearly cherished Bubbie of Glen and Deborah Drutz, Joshua Starr and Michelle Drutz. Great Bubbie of Farrah and Mia. Dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Max and Jean Singer z’l, Joe and Ida Singer z’l, and Jennie and Ivan Kalson z”l. She will be sorely missed by her many nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Gurau, Simone, Ronnal, Lorna, and Carmen for their exceptional care and compassion throughout Molly’s years at the Baycrest, and to Brenda and the Creative Arts Studio crew for allowing Molly to discover her artistic talents and thrive.

Special mention to the clergy of Beth David B’Nai Israel Beth Am Synagogue for their spiritual support, and special welcome Molly every Sunday morning. In addition, many thanks to the Sunday morning Minyan gang, for their community friendship. Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation or the Beth David B’Nai Israel Beth Am Synagogue.

Message of Condolence

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 3:44 PM

Steven Picov

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, mother in law and grand mother. I remember not too long ago watching her celebrate her birthday at Baycrest.

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Posted on 16.02.2021 - 4:13 PM

Barry Ganz

So many good memories from so long ago. She lived life. Sorry for your loss but what great memories she left you.

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 4:47 PM

Sandra Winiarz

Dear Trudi Rita and Carey what a wonderful mother you were so fortunate to have I remember so well. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Yerushalyim and Zion Sandra (Moriens)Winiarz

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 6:07 PM

Shayna and Barry

Dear Rita, Cary, Trudi and family: Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and bubbie. Our thoughts are with you and we know that your wonderful memories of Mrs. Starr will help you tgrough tge days ahead.

Susan and Julius Grabel

Dear Rita, Carey and Family - we are so saddened to hear of Molly's passing. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. May the happy memories you shared bring you some measure of comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending love and hugs. Susan and Julius

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 6:36 PM

Ruth Shapiro

Rita and Trudy please accept my condolences. Molly always had a beautiful smile. May her memory be a blessing.

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 6:37 PM

Sue-Anne Mayers

Dear Rita, Trudy and Family. I was so saddened to hear of Molly’s passing. It was such a joy to see her at Sunday services for many years and to celebrate the baby namings of her great granddaughters with her at Shule. She was so happy. May her memory be a blessing. May she Rest In Peace. Love, Sue-Anne and Harvey

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 6:38 PM

Brenda Skolnick and Gail Puder

Trudy and family, we are so sorry for your sad loss. We are thinking about you at this time. We know your many happy memories of your mom will sustain you. May her memory be a blessing.

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 6:46 PM

John & Louise Glicksman

So sorry for your loss, it’s never easy regardless of her age. May she rest In peace and may you and your family only have fond memories of her

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 6:58 PM

Linda and Morry Posner.

Dear Rita... and family.. sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You had her for a long time and that was a blessing. Thinking of you in these sorrowful times.

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 7:14 PM

Phil and Bella Wasserman

Dear Rita and Carey and family, Bella and I are saddened of hearing of the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. May her memory bring comfort to you and your family, during this difficult time.

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 7:36 PM

Anne & Harold Borsuk

Dear Rita, Carey and Family We were so sad to hear about your Mother's passing. May your good memories live in your hearts forever.

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 7:46 PM

Nora Gurland

Dear Rita, Carey and family: I was very sad to hear that your mother passed away. Please accept my deepest condolences. May your many warm memories of her bring comfort to you during this difficult time.

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 8:31 PM

Janice and Alan Luftspring

Dear Rita Carey and Trudi, We are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories celebrating her 100 Birthday. May her memory be a blessing and may she rest in peace.

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 9:22 PM

Shelley and Albert Mangarten

Dear Rita, Cary and Family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your amazing mother. May all your wonderful memories give you strength at this difficult time. Shelley and Albert

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 9:25 PM

Beverley & Harry Davis

Dear Trudy , Rita & family So very sorry to read about sweet Molly. Our love and condolences to you all. Stay well... Beverley& Harry Davis

Posted on 16.02.2021 - 9:34 PM

Elana Markus

Glen, Deb and family, Im so deeply sorry for your loss. Bubbie Starr had such a bright energy and a joyous soul. May her memory always be a blessing for you.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 1:40 AM

Philip Kalson

Much loved and remembered.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 6:43 AM

Arthur Shlanger

We send our deepest condolences. Molly Starr,in our case we called her Mrs.Starr was an amazing woman who was very loving and wise. We hope Rita,Trudy,Carey and family keep her warm memories and find comfort with these . Much love Rhonda and Arthur

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 7:57 AM

Marty & Shelli Kalson

Aunty Molly has been a constant presence in our life. Her passing marks the end of a generation where family was more than parents and children but cousins growing up together and aunts and uncles who loved us and truly cared. We were truly blessed in recent years on our visits to Toronto to see the pleasure she had from her family and through her artistic creativity and song. Truly an inspiration to all to keep smiling above all. Aunty Molly’s memory is a blessing for all who knew and loved her. Marty & Shelli

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 8:15 AM

Karen and Paul Kates

Dear Rita, Carey and Family- extending our heartfelt thoughts and condolences. May you find solace in the honored legacy that your mother has left to you. Wishing you no more sorrow.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 9:22 AM

Anita Zafrani

To Rita and family, David & I are sorry for your loss. Rita, I know you were the best daughter ever. Anita Zafrani

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 9:52 AM

Shayne Train

Dear Rita, Carey, and family, I wanted to send my love and wishes of comfort to you. May her memory forever be a blessing. Shayne Train

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 9:54 AM

Elaine and Ed Riff

Dear Rita, Carey and family - Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of your Mom. Always remember the good times you shared with her. Hugs from Elaine and Ed Riff

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 9:56 AM

Lucy, Heather and Susan

Rita, Trudy and extended family: So sorry to hear this news. Your mom's life spanned one pandemic through to another over almost 104 years. Our families have a long-term relationship through our moms' early friendship to the later in-law connection. We always enjoyed speaking with Molly about the early days and her memories. Lucy Sadowski Heather Shiffman, Susan Levy

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 10:07 AM

Syd & Arlene

Dear Rita, Carey & family, We are saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion & Yerushalyim and know of no more sorrow.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 10:18 AM

HYLA and GERALD PRENICK

We have wonderful memories of"AUNTY MOLLY",that is how we always refered to her. She was always with a smile and loved being with everyone. She was considered to be a member of our extended family, dearly loved by my late parents. We were honoured to have participated in the celebration of her 100th birthday. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 10:22 AM

Susan and Eitan Oren

Rita, We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She had a remarkable life that spanned more than a century which was amazing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at a time like this when we wish that we could join you for the funeral. I wish your whole family strength and good health getting through this difficult time, Susie and Eitan.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 10:26 AM

Anna Herman & Brian LeGrow

Our thoughts are with you all, Trudy, Rita, Carey, Glen, Deborah, Joshua & Michelle on this sad day. My thoughts go back so many years when I first met Molly & David. Their friendliness and welcoming always stands out in our thoughts. I had the pleasure of working with Rita for many years and through her meet Trudy and the whole family. Very clearly could I see the kindness, thoughtfulness & love that was the result of Molly & David 's upbringing. The same qualities that I saw in Rita and Trudy. Molly's life was long and what stories she would tell. I loved her. You only get one mother and yours was one of a kind. How wonderful it was that Molly saw her great-grandchildren . What a bubbie! May her memory be a blessing.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 10:31 AM

SANDY GREEN & MORTY PEKAR

Dear Rita, Cary and family, We are so very sorry for your loss and hope that your wonderful memories become your strength during this difficult time.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 11:08 AM

Howard and Fay Ganz

Deep condolences to the whole family. Molly was a wonderful woman. My Mom admired her greatly as well. Hopefully they are making minyan together in Olam Haba.....and then having a bagel.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 11:39 AM

Sophie and Doug Myles

Glen, Deb and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bubbie Starr's passing. I will miss seeing her radiant smile that would light up a room when she entered it, and her regaling us with her wonderful stories. Sending heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies. May her memory always, always be a blessing.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 11:46 AM

Lynn Lichtenstein

Dear Rita and Trudy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom truly was a remarkable lady who Left a lasting impression on everyone she met. May she be a melitz Yasher for her family. המקוםינחם אתכם בתוך שערי ציון וירושלים Lynn and Robert Lichtenstein

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 12:11 PM

Paula Epstein

Dear Rita, Trudy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. What a truly beautiful person. It was so special to see her at shul on Sunday mornings and to check out her wonderful fingernails. May her memory be for a blessing to you all.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 12:26 PM

Karen Gloven

Dear Rita and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. May her memory live on. Karen Gloven and Family

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 12:46 PM

Brenda Bader

Dear Rita and Carey, Glen and Deb and Family, I’m so sorry for your sad loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May Molly’s memory be for a blessing and always bring you comfort.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 1:47 PM

Luis and Silvia Lubecki

Dear Rita and family, our condolences for the passing of your mother. May her memory be a blessing.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 2:19 PM

Brian & Kaitlyn Bader

Glen, Deb, and Family. Kaitlyn and I were so sorry to hear the news of Bubbie Starr's passing. She was always the life of the party at family events and we will miss our conversations with her. May her memory be a blessing.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 2:28 PM

Barbara Swimmer

Dear Rita, Carey, Trudy & family: My deepest condolences on your mother's passing. Molly was a lovely lady & it was always a pleasure to see her in shul. May your memories help sustain you during these difficult days.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 2:39 PM

Susie Wiskin

Trudy, Rita and families I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Your Mom was always a very strong and loving lady. That’s how I will always remember Molly Starr. May you all be comfort for each other and your memories. Big Hugs

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 4:45 PM

Cheri and Sy

Rita, Cheri and I offer you our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 6:03 PM

Esther Meisels

Dear Rita, Carey and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Molly. May you draw much strength and comfort at this difficult time from the love of family and friends and from all the wonderful memories. Sending you virtual hugs and my heartfelt condolences. May Molly's memory be for a blessing.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 7:53 PM

Jerry & Sondra Mendlowitz

Dear Rita, Carey and family: We are sorry to hear that your mother passed away. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 7:58 PM

Brian Risman

Rita, Trudy, Carey and Family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother Molly. She always lit up the shul with her presence.

Posted on 17.02.2021 - 8:27 PM

Sheila Kornblum

I know that words are inadequate at a time like this, but I wanted you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. Molly was an exceptional woman in many ways. In time your warm memories will bring you gentle smiles.

Posted on 18.02.2021 - 7:46 AM

Frank Goldberg

Dear Rita & Trudy. So saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. What a Great Lady. I have wonderful memories living next door to your family and loved those times when your mother made Lattkas.?. I am certain you have lots of wonderful memories also.

Posted on 18.02.2021 - 10:36 AM

Helene Green

Dear Rita and Family, So sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother. Your love and devotion towards her were role models for everyone. May her memory be for a blessing. With sincerest regrets, Helene Green

Posted on 18.02.2021 - 11:17 AM

BOB AND JOAN

DEAR RITA, CAREY AND FAMILY OUR CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

Posted on 18.02.2021 - 11:40 AM

Randy and Sherry Palef

Dear Rita, Carey and family, Our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother and cherished grandmother. May her memory be a blessing.

Posted on 18.02.2021 - 11:48 AM

GEORGE BLEIER

Sorry I never had a chance to visit her in Baycrest...Lifetime of memories......

Posted on 19.02.2021 - 11:26 AM

Barbara Sidofsky

Dear Rita, I hope you remember me I was Molly's case manager from CCAC and I always admired her and her wonderful sense of humour and personality. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Posted on 19.02.2021 - 2:06 PM

Brenda Lass

What a lady! Molly z"l was a regular in the art studio at Baycrest. She had her own spot and as soon as she entered the room she would point to her spot, look at the work for the day and say loudly, "Oh Baby!" The happiness she brought us all was palpable and contagious. She was unstoppable, with non-stop painting until we almost had to drag her from the studio... and we had to promise to bring her the next day. We were lucky to get to know her wonderful doting daughters, Trudy and Rita and we were allowed to be part of their mutual admiration club. We all enjoyed the visits from them and Farrah and we loved watching Molly shepping Nachas. Molly loved showing her pride and joy. Just a few days before she died, we painted together and of course admired her fabulous makeup and glitter nail polish. Always looking amazing! It was inspirational knowing Molly z"l. Brenda and Merav

Posted on 24.02.2021 - 2:26 PM

Annalise Beube

Dear Glen, Deb, and family, My sincere condolences for your loss during an already difficult time for loved ones to be together. I miss you both and look forward to us all being able to be together again. All my love, Annalise

Posted on 26.02.2021 - 1:25 PM

Frances and Stephen Kraft

To Rita, Trudy and family, so sorry to hear this news. It was always so nice to see you and your mom at services. Thinking of you, and wishing you strength and much comfort.