Leonard Usher

Private Family Service.

Funeral service will be live-streamed. Please go to smclive.ca on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Usher. Beloved husband of the late Bernice. Caring father of Marshall and Ivanka, Francine and Tom, Joel and Amelia, and Cory and Tommasina. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Julia, Jason, Sheena, Daniel, Amanda, Tiffany, and Jonathan. Dear uncle to Lily and Joyce. He will be greatly missed and remembered by all his family and many friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of choice.

Date of Death: Saturday, April 3, 2021

Yahrzeit Day: Nissan 21

Date of Funeral: Monday, April 5, 2021

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Stopnitzer section

Shiva Details: Shiva private

Message of Condolence

Posted on 05.04.2021 - 2:37 AM

Rhonda B Cohen

Francine, Cory, Marshall, Joel -- and families, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Thinking about each of you and sending you virtual hugs.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 6:11 AM

Gary Segal

Marshall and Joel, I would like to express my most sincere condolences on the loss of your father

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 6:47 AM

Minde & Felicia

So sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted among all who mourn in Zion.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 7:14 AM

Lil Farb

Usher families My deepest condolences on the passing of “Lazer”.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 7:20 AM

Howard Usher, Marty Usher , Janice Burstein and Cassie Usher

Sending condolences to all of you at this difficukt time

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 8:01 AM

Sharon Alter Garelick

I am so sorry to learn about Len's death. I will try and watch it remotely. I remember Len as a true family man interested in the welfare of not only his family but also other members of a large extended family. Len and Butch tried so hard to join my family for simchas here in the Rochester area. Now he is free of the ravages of age. May his memory be for a blessing. Our deepest sympathy...Sharon, Paul, Jared and Laurel and families.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 8:53 AM

Scott & Sari Greenberg

May his memory be a blessing to all those he knew. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 10:09 AM

Marla Silverman-Linden

Joel and Amy very sorry to hear of the passing of your father/father-in-law. May his memory shine bright within you. All our thought are with you. The Silverman/Linden family. — Marla, Adam,Jared, Madison and Blaine

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 10:16 AM

Carole Steinbok

Joel and family, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 10:16 AM

Stephen Farb and Esther Yermus

Our deepest condolences. Love, Esther & Stephen Farb

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 10:26 AM

Joyce Usher, Brenda Wise, Mark Usher

Francine, Marshall, Joel, Cory, We are very sorry to hear that your beloved father "Lazer" has passed away. He was a very kind and compassionate person. May you all be spared any further sorrow, and may you be comforted by all of your beautiful memories. may his memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 12:11 PM

Maria Riviglia

Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Maria Concetta Riviglia

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 12:15 PM

Maria ,Tony Iannuzzi

Our deepest condolences to you and your family . The Iannuzzi Family

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 1:43 PM

Igor Ellyn

Dear Marshall and Joel and families, I send my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. May his memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 2:07 PM

Jordan Cohen

Joel & Marshall, I am sorry to learn of the passing of your father. Please accept my condolences. May his memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 2:25 PM

Fabien Houri

Our deepest condolences from the Houri family. So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. R.I.P. I enjoyed listening to his many stories back in the day.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 3:07 PM

donna luxemburg

i was very saddened with the passing of uncle len, i have many vivid memories of being the usher house, it was never boring there for sure.he was a devoted father , everyone watching tv in the bedroom, always room for more.a great husband, aunt butch and he went through many trials together. rest in peae together love donna

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 3:21 PM

Sheila Miller

Marshall, Francine, Joel and Corey and Families My family and I were very sorry to hear about your Dad. I don't know if you remember, but when you were young kids, we had "The Alters' Cousins Club". We had meetings and spent many times together at Downsview Dell. In this time of sadness, our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you. May you know no more sorrows and have only simchas in your future. Sheila, Richard, Stephen & Jess Miller

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 4:55 PM

Pam Terrance

Dear Joel, Amelia, Amanda, Tiffany, Cory, Jonathan & Usher Family: Send our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of your father & grandfather. We wish we could be with you to offer our support. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. Marc & Pam Terrance

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 5:35 PM

Bobby & Rachael Greenberg

Joel, Amy, Amanda, Tiffany, Jonathan & family, we are very saddened to hear of Leonard’s passing. Condolences to the entire family. We are thinking of you.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 7:12 PM

Susanne and Mark Alter

Francine, Joel, Cory, Marshall and family, We were so saddened to learn of Uncle Len's sudden passing. We were so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have many chats and meals with him and your Auntie Gwen at Amica. Uncle Len always seemed so happy to see us and we will miss his warm smile. We will always remember him fondly. May precious memories of him and your dear mom will be a constant source of comfort to you.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 7:15 PM

Susan

Dear Joyce and family, May all the best times you shared flood your memory at this time and may his memory be a blessing. So sorry for your loss. Susan

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 7:50 PM

Felicia Fefer

Marshall, Francine, Joel, Cory and families. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Lenny. He is now reunited with his beloved Butch. May the wonderful memories give you strength during this difficult time, may you know no more sorrow and may his memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 7:55 PM

Barry & Daniel Bressler

Marshall & Joel, We are really sorry to hear about your father’s passing. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion, and may you only celebrate Simchas in the future. Barry & Daniel Bressler Montreal

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 8:11 PM

Nigam Adhvaryu

Marshall and Joel, I am truly sorry for your loss. I would like to offer you and your families my deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your father rest in peace.

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Posted on 05.04.2021 - 10:35 PM

Franci and Paul Alter

Cousins Marshall, Cory, Joel, Francine and your respective families. After learning of Uncle Len's passing, memories of your family came to mind. I remembered when we were all very young, when all the cousins playing together at annual picnics at Downsview Dells. I always made a point of saying hi to him if I saw him in Amica's dining room. He was always warm and welcoming. When I saw him last, he was part of a group learning to play Bridge! May his memory be a blessing to you all.

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Posted on 06.04.2021 - 2:18 AM

Jeff English

Joel, Amelia and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences go out to you all.

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Posted on 07.04.2021 - 8:04 AM

Pat Fefer

Marshall, Francine,Joel,Cory and families. So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was a warm and humorous man who loved his children dearly. I remember many happy times spent in your dad and mom’s home in my young years. He is now reunited with your mom. May his memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 07.04.2021 - 8:49 AM

Ellen Sporn

Marshall, Joel & Family, I'm sorry to have just learned that Lenny has passed away. May he now Rest in Peace & keep Bernice company in the Heavens above. Sending virtual Hugs to all. Ellen Sporn & Family

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Posted on 07.04.2021 - 8:57 PM

Marion SHATZ Zweig Flesscher

Hi I am so sorry for your loss My late father Sam SHATZ would take us to Lazar’s home His mom siblings Jack Henry Becky Saul We would all gather on Euclid Street We attended Bernice and Lazar’s wedding it is the end of an era But it is so nice that he had great family My sincere condolences to you all

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Posted on 08.04.2021 - 12:24 PM

Linda and Ronnie Rotman

To our Usher and Alter Cousins, Ronnie and I first met you when we were all younger people, as members of the Alter Cousins Club, and we had picnics. My late parents, Pearl (Alter)zl and Nat Goodman zl brought us in when we were likely newly weds. I remember that you were actually children at that time. I remember meeting all of the parents, and we are still friends today with Chuck and Loretta. The last time we were together was for shiva for Butch z'l. We last met her at the supermarket when we were both grocery shopping. She has now welcomed your dad to come and join her in Gan Eden. May all of your happy memories over the many years bring you a large measure of comfort. May your mom, and now your dad also, have aliyot in Gan Eden.

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Posted on 08.04.2021 - 9:41 PM

Ian Tweyman

So sorry , I just saw this. Takes me back to when I was a kid, and we lived across the street on Yatescastle. We had so much fun with your parents and you were all so small. May you memories keep you strong. BDE.

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Posted on 09.04.2021 - 11:06 PM

Cheri and Marty

Dear Joel, Amy and families, We are so sorry to hear of Joel’s fathers passing. May his memory being you all comfort and be a blessing. Cheri and Marty

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Posted on 14.04.2021 - 6:08 PM

Rob Okunsky

My sincere condolences to the Usher family. I had the pleasure of meeting both Bernice and Leonard when I became friends with Joel back in the early 80's. May he rest in peace.

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