Helen Cohen

This service will be livestreamed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at http://smclive.ca

Memorial donations may be made to Hatzalah at 416-398-2300, or Magen David Adom at 416-780-0034, or the Alzheimers Society of Ontario at 416-967-5900.

Shiva: 191 Charles St., Thornhill. Daily from 7 am to 12 pm, 2-5:30 pm., and 6:30 – 9:30pm. Shacharit at 7:00 am. Minha/Maariv at 7:30 pm. Concludes Tuesday morning April 5th.

Date of Death: Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Yahrzeit Day: 26 Adar ll

Date of Funeral: Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Time of Funeral: 2:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave., W., Thornhill.

Burial Service Location: Pardes Shalom Cemetery, BAYT section

Shiva Details: 191 Charles St., Thornhill. Daily from 7 am to 12 pm, 2-5:30 pm., and 6:30 - 9:30pm. Shacharit at 7:00 am. Minha/Maariv at 7:30 pm. Concludes Tuesday morning April 5th.

Time of Services (Morning): 7:00 AM

Time of Services (Evening): 7:30 PM

Message of Condolence

Posted on 29.03.2022 - 5:14 PM

Sorrie Javasky

Dear Ann, Susan, Marsha and Eddie Thinking of you in this difficult time. So many wonderful memories of both your parents at Camp Moshava and of course since moving to Thornhill. We are especially grateful when your mother went out of her way to drive my father to and from the morning shiur at the BAYT. She was a very caring person who will be greatly missed. Howie and Sorrie

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Posted on 29.03.2022 - 6:18 PM

Sara Aufgang Zachar

So sorry to hear about the passing of such a true Eshet Chayil who is the matriarch of such an incredible family! I wish you all lots of strength to get through this difficult time . May Helen’s memory always be a blessing to her family and to all those who knew her.

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Posted on 29.03.2022 - 8:01 PM

Benlolo family

Baruch Dayan Haemet My sincere condolences. Such a tragic loss

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Posted on 29.03.2022 - 10:27 PM

Paul Gleitman

My deepest condolences to the family. May they be comforted amongst all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May Helen’s memory be a blessing for all who knew her.

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 7:30 AM

Adrianne and Peter Klemensberg

To all the family, we’re deeply saddened by the loss of your lovely gracious wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. May her memory always be a blessing and help you through this very difficult time. Hamakom yinachem etchem b’toch shaar avlei Tzion ve’Yerushalayim. With love and sadness, the Klemensberg family

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 7:55 AM

Josie Paolella

Talya, Jeremy & Family, My deepest condolences to the family. I wish you all peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Josie Paolella

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 8:36 AM

Ruth Sherman

Dear Cohen family, my heart is so sad and heavy to hear of the loss of your matriarch, eshet chayal, most special wife, mother, safta and great safta. I have fond memories of Helen z"l, especially at the cottage where she ran the most important camp ever, with her blow whistle and schedule. She loved you all so deeply and created family memories l'tifferet!!! May her memory be a comfort to you all. Sending our love, Ruth and Chaim Sherman

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 10:14 AM

Judith Devons

I am so very sorry and shocked at Helen’s sudden passing - a beautiful soul who will remain bright in the lives of all who knew her. I lived far away but we met a few times and I feel her goodness and warmth still. Much love to dear Eda and all the family.

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 10:22 AM

Jerry and Anne Tollinsky and Family

It is with heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of this most special person, Helen Cohen, z'l. Helen was the epitome of an ayshet Chayil, always devoted to her beloved husband, our friend, Dr. Harry and together with him, providing leadership, mentorship and uncompromising love to their children and grandchildren who will be forever enriched by having her in their lives. May her memory always be for a blessing. HaMakon Y'Nachem....

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 11:08 AM

Scot A Berman

Cohen and Extended Family: Esther and I are saddened to hear of the loss of Helen Cohen, a"h. As the matriarch of the family, the void left in her absence must be vast. We think of her as a rock and and foundational figure of your family. Through you her legacy lives on. May her memory be for a blessing. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים Esther Meiersdorf & Scot A. Berman

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 11:15 AM

Sam and Susan Taub

We are so saddened by the sudden passing of your wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was truly a wonderful caring person who always made everyone feel welcome. To know her was to love her. She will be missed. Baruch Dayan Emet.

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 12:07 PM

Francine Elhadad

To the Cohen family We are deeply saddened for your loss. Our sincères condoléances to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers accompany you all during this sad times May her memory be a blessing and may her family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. ❤ May her memory be a source of blessing, courage and inspiration for all of us.

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 12:15 PM

Tammy Reinstein

My deepest condolences to the family, Baruch Dayan Haemet.

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 12:45 PM

Amanda Devons

I am so sorry to the sister, children, grand children and whole family of my fathers sisters daughter for her sudden passing. I’m sorry I lived far away from my cousin and did not get to know her personally -but am inspired to hear of her life -that she was a loving tzedekes and eshes chail. May the memory of my cousin Helen be a blessing for many.

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 12:53 PM

Debbie and David Diamond

Dear Anne, Susan, Eddy, Marsha and Families, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. We will always remember her fondly, not only for her strength kindness and commitment to the Toronto community, but for being an integral part of our Hamilton family and community in the pre-Toronto days. Hamakom Yenachem Etchem be’Toch She’ar Aveilei Tzion ve’Yerushalayim

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 1:03 PM

Susan & Herb Spindel

To the entire Cohen family, We were very saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. We remember her, Harry and all the children from our days together in Hamilton and Thornhill. Helen was an amazing woman who, together with Harry, raised a beautiful family. May her memory always be for a blessing. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 1:08 PM

Sue

Love from Cousin sue in bushey uk

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 1:40 PM

Sosnovitch family

Our heartfelt sympathies on your loss. May your wonderful memories of your times with your mother/ grandmother be a comfort in this sad time. Baruch Dayan haemet.

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 3:27 PM

Harold & Pamela Garfinkle

Dear Cohen Family: We send you our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. We are thinking of all of you. May your happy memories of this special woman give you strength and may you all be comforted among the mourners of Zion.

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Posted on 30.03.2022 - 4:08 PM

Allen and Rosemary Katz

So sorry for your loss. Helen was well known and respected in the Jewish community. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 31.03.2022 - 12:30 AM

מרים כהן

אידה יקרה, וכל המשפחה משתתפים בצערכם, שולחים ניחומים וחיבוקים מרים וברוך וכל המשפחה

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Posted on 31.03.2022 - 4:24 AM

David Wenner

Baruch Dayan Emet. Many fond memories of your Mom from Camp and sitting on the Vaad. Hamakom YeNachem Etchem.

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Posted on 31.03.2022 - 4:49 AM

Naomi Kruger Arram

Dear Dr. Cohen, Anne, Susan, Marcia, Eddy, and your families, I was saddened to hear that Mrs. Cohen passed away. She was such an integral part of my many years at Camp Moshava - always helping everyone with a smile and a kind word. From more serious medical problems, to the various forms of "homesickitis", she treated everyone with warmth and patience. Dr, Cohen, you and your wife created an incredible legacy, with your years of dedication to the communities in which you lived. Your wonderful children and grandchildren are a testament to the values which you embody. יהי זכרה ברוך המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך אר אבלי ציון וירושלים

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Posted on 31.03.2022 - 8:03 PM

Janice Lebow

Dr. Harry Cohen and family:. I was saddened to hear of the loss of your dear wife, mother and grandmother and great grandmother. The last time I saw her was about 3 years ago, where she was taking admission at the BAYT for a young woman speaker, the youngest women in the Knesset. She had her dear husband Harry, by her side. My earlier memories of this family goes bach to Hamilton days. I had met Dr. Cohen at my aunt Goldie Robbins, of Blessed Memory. Later on, I suggested he meet my Irish friend, Milly Boyd, as he was in need of a capable assistant in his medical office. They became a team for a good few years and she was made to feel like a part of the family. She adored Helen. That was in the late 1960's. Milly married and later, she, her husband and baby relocated back to North Ireland. We are still in touch and I plan to alert her of Helen's petera. I know she will be saddened to hear of Helen's loss. May you all be sustained with your wonderful memories. Hamakom Yinachen Etchem bitch Shaar aviei Tzion ve' Yerushalyim. Janice Garshowitz Lebow

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Posted on 31.03.2022 - 8:09 PM

Janice Lebow

My apologies, Phone typo, previous message. Hamakom Yenachem Etchem Betoch Shaar Avalei Tzion ve'Yerushalayim. Janice Garshowitz Lebow

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Posted on 31.03.2022 - 10:01 PM

Patricia Rucker

Our deepest condolences to the Cohen family on the loss of your Eshet Chayil. Helen will be sorely missed not only by her family but by all who benefitted from her wisdom and compassion. HaMakom Yenachem Etchem be'Toch She'ar Aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim. Leon and Patricia Rucker

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Posted on 01.04.2022 - 3:33 PM

Ruthy and Murray Miskin

Dear Cohen Family, Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. We didn’t know your parents well, but we were aware of the impact they both had on staff and campers annually at Moshava. Always gracious and friendly, they were fixtures, inspiring confidence with their medical expertise. Your personal loss must be overwhelming. Our thoughts are with you. Ruthy and Murray Miskin

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Posted on 02.04.2022 - 3:33 PM

Dov, Tova, Rivki and Shmulik Rosenberg

Dear Cohen family, My deepest condolences to the entire family. She was a real Eshet Chayil and a true true friend to my parents. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים ולא תדעו דאבה עוד.

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Posted on 03.04.2022 - 6:06 PM

Annie Samuel

Dear Susan and family, I am shocked to hear of the passing of your dear mother. She was a amazing Eshet Chayil always helping out at shul and wherever she could help. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Annie & Paul Samuel

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Posted on 03.04.2022 - 6:49 PM

Laura Aharonov

Dear Dr. Cohen, Anne, Susan, Eddie & Marsha we were very saddened to hear of the loss of your dear wife / mother! We have so many memories growing up in Hamilton, at school, shabbat at your house and then the many chance meetings shopping in Toronto where we would always ask of the well being of our respective families. We send you strength at this most difficult time. May you all treasure each special memory and continue to bring much nachat to Helen's neshama! Hamakom Yenachem Etchem be’Toch She’ar Aveilei Tzion ve’Yerushalayim Laura (nee Bergman) & the entire Bergman family

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Posted on 05.04.2022 - 6:32 AM

Joyce Solomon

To the Cohen family, I was so saddened to read of Helen's, a.h., petirah! A schmooze, a Shabbat meal, a Sukkah, an extensive family history, cherries...all part of the memories of a very special former neighbor. May the memories recalled and the ones you have perhaps only newly heard during Shiva serve to comfort you at this difficult time. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

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Posted on 09.04.2022 - 11:58 PM

Barbara Kutner

Dear Anne and Achim, Alan and I were sorry to hear about the passing of Anne’s mother A”H. We wish you much comfort. Wishing you much Simcha from now on. Love, Alan and Barbara Kutner

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Posted on 14.04.2022 - 12:19 PM

Lynnie Mirvis

Dear Anne, David and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Although I didn’t know her — I know she must have been very special - May you and Achim and the whole family be comforted by the Mokom among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem— May her memory give you light and be a blessing . Lynnie Mirvis

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