Debra Wellman

WELLMAN, Debra – Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home. Debra Wellman, beloved wife of the late Mendel. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Annie and Joel E. Tencer, Allen Welman and Donna Glassman Welman, and Sidney and Orna Wellman. Cherished Bubbie of Jeni and Benny, Sheila and Akiva, Rami and Shira, Gila and Moishe, Ariel, Heila and Yonah, Rachel, Oona and Avi, Koby, Shira, and the late Adin Yehuda, and a Great Bubbie, and Great Great Bubbie. Memorial donations may be made to Association for Soldiers of Israel-416-783-3053, or Tomchei Shabbos, 416-623-2049.

Date of Death: Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Yahrzeit Day: 15 Tishrei

Date of Funeral: Thursday, September 23, 2021

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Ostrovtzer section

Shiva Details: Private

Message of Condolence

Posted on 22.09.2021 - 9:44 PM

Sandy & Nachum Woolf

In our memory Dorka will live forever. She was a real fighter, even when she was not well, she ruled her household, went out with friends & family & traveled to Miami to enjoy the good weather. Nachum & I always enjoyed spending time with Dorka in Miami. It is good that I managed to see her a little while ago, even though I am not sure that she recognized me. My mother, 'alleha shalom' & Dorka were cousins & best friends. May they now again be able to spend time together in Gan Eden.

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 12:02 PM

Benny Traurig

Together with Zaidy Mendel a'h, Bubby's great strength of character and her always-open & flowing kitchen of Yiddishe mama food bore and nourished a new generation of Shomer Torah v'Mitzvos family and friends (and growing, v'kayn yirbu kn'h). In the dark aftermath of the destruction of her own family during the Holocaust, that was Bubby's ultimate life victory and contribution to Am Yisroel Chai.

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 3:43 PM

Ami & Shari Freiberg

We are so sorry to hear of Dorka's passing. I have such fond memories growing up in with your parents, remembering many a Saturday night spent at our house with all the friends. They were all so special and unique, all true survivors. Even after both our fathers passed away, ours mothers remained close and even spending winters together in Miami. May her memory be a blessing to you all and her soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life.

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 4:02 PM

Sheila Sone (Morris)

I remember her as a next door neighbor many years ago She was a good friend to my late mom. May her memory be for a blessing

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 4:13 PM

Linda weinberg Rechtsman

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. A beautiful woman inside and out. May her memory always be a blessing. Our parents were friends.

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 4:58 PM

Gerry Anklewicz

It was with great sadness that we heard about Dorka's passing. She was part of my family’s history and she meant a lot to us. Our condolences to the whole Wellman family. May her memory be for a blessing. The Anklewicz Family

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 6:52 PM

Orvin Zendel

Dear Allen and family, So sorry to hear the passing of your mom. I wish you and the whole family many good memories of her. Lynne and orvin

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 7:31 PM

Rita and Manny Brykman

Sending condolences to the Wellman family. Dorka was a dear friend of my parents Sam and Mary Hoppe. She was a special woman. May your wonderful memories comfort you in the days and months ahead.

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 7:34 PM

Esther Newman

So sorry to read about the passing of sweet Dorka, as she was known to us at the Arlen House. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 23.09.2021 - 10:17 PM

Rosy and Shimmy Roth

We were so sad to hear of the loss of your lovely mother. We remember Mrs. Wellman A"H as someone who was kind and sweet and would graciously greet everyone with her trademark warm and genuine smile from the heart. May it be a nechama to your family that your mother merited to enjoy many wonderful, generations of nachus.

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 8:20 AM

Abe Rosenthal

Dear Allen and Family I would like to extend my condolences on the passing of your mother. I am sorry for your loss. Barch Dayan Haemeth. Hamakom Yenachem Etchem Bitoch Shaar Avlai Zion Veyerushlayim

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 9:02 AM

Golda Stern

So sorry to hear Dorka, passed away. I first met her years ago in the Arlen House. Such a kind lady. Golda Stern

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 10:08 AM

Morris and Doreen Sosnovitch

Dear Annie, Allan and Sid and families. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother a’h. We remember your mother as an Eishet Chayil, a woman of great strength of character and with a ready smile. She shepped much nachas from the four generations she raised and influenced. May you all have good health and simchas. Regards Doreen and Morris.

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 10:11 AM

Ricci Slipacoff

I'm so sorry to hear of Dorka's passing. Both of your parents hold such fond memories in my heart growing up. I remember many visits to your lighting store, home, and mini-day trips away. Dorka and My father Maurice/ Moishe were childhood friends from Lodz. After my father passed away Dorka sat with me and my daughter and spoke of her survival in Lodz and the Holocaust. She really opened my eyes to things my father never spoke of. She was a real firecracker and full of energy and zest for life. My heart breaks for you. Sending sincerest condolences and strength. Ricci, Bram, Taylor and Jordan Slipacoff

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 10:55 AM

Gitta Sisame

So very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Dorka. I will always remember her as the little dynamite with a smile on her face. I still remember how she and my father cried at their first reunion here in Toronto since they were separated as neighbors in Poland. From her, we were able to get a snapshot of what our father’s life as a child was like. That was and still is so priceless for me. She was always so happy and proud to share stories about her beloved children and grandchildren. A great loss for everyone.

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 11:03 AM

Barbara and Bob Shour

To. Annie, Allen, Sidney. Condolences to you and your families on the death of your Mom. Hamakom yenakhem etekhem betokh shaar avelay tziyon viyrushalayim. Barbara and Bob Shour

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 11:03 AM

Debbie and Avi Slodovnick

Dear Annie, Sid, Allen, and Family. We are saddened by the loss of your Mother and Bubby. BH, She leaves behind a truly wonderful family. May her memory be for a blessing. BDE. Warmly Debbie and Avi Slodovnick and Family.

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 11:04 AM

Sybil Exton Berenstein

Dear Annie...Although it has been many years, after reading of the passing of your Mother, I send condolences to you and your family. Mothers are very special people and are missed every day. Know that others are thinking of you at this time. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 12:02 PM

Cheryl Kupfer

May your matriarch be a formidable advocate in Shomayim for her many descendants, resulting in a new year of “beshrot tovim” - a year of good news re- health, parnassah, shidduchim , and whatever you need, as well as peace for klal Yisrael, whom she loved, leading to peace of mind.

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 1:12 PM

Michael David (your old green grocer)

Sorry to hear of your loss. MY thoughts are with you and may her memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 24.09.2021 - 6:52 PM

Janice Lebow

Annie and family, I was so saddened to hear of your beloved mother's petira. I pray that your memories that your entire family has collected will help to sustain you now and in the future. May you be comforted with all the Mourners of Zion and Yerushalyim and know no more sorrow.

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Posted on 26.09.2021 - 11:09 AM

Sandy and Abe Gewirtz

Dear Annie and Sidney and families. We are saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Although I did not know her personally, just being acquainted with her children is enough to tell me that she was must have been a very special lady! Hamakom yenachem eschem besoch shaar aveileh Tzion V’Yerushalayim.

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Posted on 26.09.2021 - 12:19 PM

Gloria Silver

Dear Wellman Family, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother a"h. May she be a meilitz yashar for the entire family.

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Posted on 03.10.2021 - 12:33 PM

Jason Ohayon

Dearest Wellman family, Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Wellman A"H, we have had the benefit of spending many meals with her grandson Kobi, who we admire for his thoughtfulness and kindness and forever smile. We have had the benefit of experiencing Mrs. Wellman's legacy through her family and pray that in Shamayim she will continue to be the guardian angel and a Melitz Yosher to all her children and grandchildren. May you all be comforted by the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. min Ha-Shamiyim T'Nuchamu. The Ohayon family from Hamilton

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Posted on 05.10.2021 - 7:28 PM

Ophira sone

To the wellman family my deepest condolences on the loss of a special women. May her neshama have an Aliyah.

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