Jean Malach - Steeles Memorial Chapel

This service will also be livestreamed on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., at http://smclive.ca

After 100 wonderful years, Jean passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Jean was married to her beloved late husband Ralph for 40 years. She was fortunate to have two great companions after Ralph’s death; first the late Herbie Rasminsky, and then the late Art Gotleib. Jean lived life true to her motto: just enjoy life. She enjoyed every day and never complained.

Jean was the matriarch of a large family, with three sons, the late Stephen (Rhonda), Sandy (Donna), and David (Risa), her seven grandchildren, Faith, Alice (Alex), Melanie (Jarrod), Emily (Jeremy), Rafe (Karen), Jessica (Alex), and Cody (Amanda), and her ten great-grandchildren, Lily, Annie, Taylor, Eva, Jackie, Jordan, Zama, Nathan, Emma, and Ruby. She will be missed and remembered with love.

Special thanks to her dedicated caregivers over the last ten years: Ava, Beatriz, Daisy, Nina, and Mary Ann.

Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation at 416-785.2875.

Message of Condolence

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 11:44 AM

Harold & Cayla Biderman

Donna, Sandy and family, So sorry for your loss. May you cherish the wonderful memories of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

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Posted on 29.08.2022 - 12:17 PM

Debbi & Marty Feferman

Dear Cousins: I will fondly remember Auntie Jean for her zest for life, her joy of socializing, and her love of family get togethers. Her beautiful picture says it all!

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 12:51 PM

Debby Shimmerman

Ray and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jean. We will remember her as a very elegant woman with a beautiful and warm smile who took great delight in her wonderful family. May her memory be a blessing to all and may the entire family draw strength from the happy memories of her long, well lived life.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 12:55 PM

Sam and Marlene

Dear Malach family, we are sorry for your loss. No matter the age it is hard to lose a parent. We hope your memories of happier times will help you at this sad time. Marlene and Sam Hait and family

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 1:22 PM

Carly Weisz

Faith and Zama and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you during this time. May you cherish your memories.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 1:41 PM

Sam and Marlene Hait

Dear Malach family, we send our condolences on the passing of your beloved matriarch Jean. Her long life leaves you with many happy memories which may carry you through this sad time. Marlene and Sam Hait and family

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 2:44 PM

Christie McNeill

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope that fond memories of a long life, well-lived will bring your family comfort in this time.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 4:45 PM

Rochelle & Seymour Frydrych

Our sincere condolences for your loss . We hope your good memories will bring you comfort during this sad time.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 4:59 PM

Patricia Altman

My condolences to the family. Enjoyed Jean with Art on many occasions Always on the go and in her high heels with her hair done Jean enjoyed being with her beloved family, sharing her pride and joy combined with her love of all So many wonderful memories to remember her by.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 5:08 PM

Terry and Joe Mirrett

Dear Malach family…so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Auntie Jean for her love of life, her love of family and her fun nature.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 5:46 PM

Norman Kahn

so very sorry to learn of your loss.. May the memory of your mother /grandmother/great grandmother be blessing for all of you and may you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 5:47 PM

Laura and Jacob Kerekes

Jessica, Alex and the Malach Family, We wish you our most sincere condolences. I have fond memories of your Buby, Jess. May your memories of her be a blessing and bring you comfort.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 7:00 PM

Stephen Rosen

Dear Malach family, So sad to hear of Jean's passing. I know how much she meant to Stephen and all of the family. Sometimes Stephen and I would have coffee at Tim's with Jean and her caregiver. Jean always wore lots of red lipstick and her cute little heels!!! She is now at peace with all of her husbands and my good friend [who I miss so much], Jean's son Stephen. May She always been in your hearts.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 8:15 PM

Evan Malach and Family

Aunt Jean, your joyful spirit and zest for life will always be remembered. We hold you dearly in our hearts and are sending love to our dear Malach cousins who while mourning you, are celebrating your life and legacy as well, now and forever.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 8:46 PM

Stan and Beverley Salsberg

So sorry to hear of Jean's passing. No matter what the age, it's still a loss of your mother/grandmother/great-grandmother. Jean and my dad shared more than 20 years together. Our family got to know her very well. May she rest In peace and may you all treasure the good memories. Stan and Beverley Salsberg and family.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 9:22 PM

Pam Shainhouse

Sandy, Donna and Malach Family, I am so very sorry about the passing of your mom. I adored your mother. She had such spunk and delight for life that was amazing. Always a hug when I saw her, nothing less. She loved a great life and I will always remember her with love. I hope you all see no further sadness. Pam

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 9:38 PM

Marilyn Sherman

David and Risa & family. So sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mom. May you all be comforted by wonderful memories and wishing your families only simchas.

Posted on 29.08.2022 - 11:43 PM

Rachel Malach, Jordan Silverman & Family

(Great) Auntie Jean will always be remembered as the life of the party - living each moment to the fullest. I have such fond memories of her at all the family gatherings and celebrations. May her memory be for a blessing. We are sending lots of love to all of you.

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 12:50 AM

Sheri Jonas

Dear Malach families Your mother, grandmother and great grandmother was nothing less than the life of the party, with her high heels and her hair always styled. She has left a wonderful legacy. May her memory be a comfort to you. Sheri

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 8:27 AM

Renee and Phil Gold

Dear Malach Family: We were saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved Jean. May you take comfort in all the cherished memories that you had shared. We remember her as always having a zest for life, and never seeing her without her high heels and her hair coiffed. We are thinking about you at this difficult time.

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 10:41 AM

Adele Rolin

Dear Sandy and Donna, Please accept my sincere condolences. Sorry for your loss.

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 10:57 AM

Stephen Zolf

David, My deepest sympathies to you and your Family on the passing of your Mother. Condolences, Stephen Zolf

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 11:04 AM

Marcia and Michael Pascoe

Dear Sandy and Donna, Although it has been many years since we have connected, we wanted to offer our condolences to you on the passing of your a mother Jean. You are all blessed to have so many memories which in time will bring you smiles. Marcia and Michael

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 11:15 AM

Randall Starr

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. I hope that you are comforted during this difficult time by the many years of happy times of spent together with her, and by the love and support of family and friends. May her memory be an inspiration and a blessing to all who knew her, may you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and may she have a peaceful rest.

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 11:29 AM

Gert Ludwig

Sandy, David and families.. I was a friend to your Auntie Minnie Z'L since we were 6 yrs. old, knew the entire Malach family, and remember the day you, Sandy, were born. Jean Z'L was one of a kind, my idol. Her personal style and recipes were incredible. May your lives be well lived as your Mother would want for all of you, you were her pride and joy. I send you loving arms to embrace you. May Jean's Neshama have an Aliyah in Gan Eden.

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 1:00 PM

Karen Gotleib

Dear Malach Family, This is a great loss for your family and I'm so sorry. Karen (Honey) & Joey

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 2:57 PM

Dr Marvin Budd

My sincere condolences to the family

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 3:16 PM

Cec and Lang Moffat

David, Risa, Rafe, Jessica and Cody, we are so sorry for your loss. I know you will each treasure many wonderful memories of your mother/grandmother, who lived life to the fullest

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 3:34 PM

Susan Silverman & Murray Leiter

Dear Alice, We send our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your grandmother. May all those wonderful memories of cherished time together sustain you at this time. Susan Silverman and Murray Leiter

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 4:18 PM

Richard and Debbie

Dear Sandy, Donna and family, We are sorry for the loss of your dear Mother, Grandmother and "great" Great Grandmother. We know she was adored from the many stories you shared about her. She will be missed. May all the memories wrap around you and give you comfort as you share them with family and friends.

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 4:38 PM

Barbara Worndl

Dear David, Risa and family, I am so very sorry about the loss of your mum. I did not know her well but I did have the privilege of meeting her several times over the years. She was always beautifully turned out and so glamorous! I know she enjoyed life and you will miss her. I hope your happy memories are a comfort at this sad time. My deepest sympathy, Barb Worndl

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 8:35 PM

Terry Schacht

David and Risa and family, so sorry to hear about Bubbie Jean, she was a very special lady! May your years of wonderful memories stay with you always.

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 9:14 PM

Daisy

I will Miss you my Buby Jean

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 9:16 PM

Mark and Fern

David and Risa and family Our deepest condolences on your loss. We are thinking about you. Mark and Fern

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 9:35 PM

Beatriz Dimayuga

Serving you for eight years is a pleasure and a blessing. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted on 30.08.2022 - 9:58 PM

Allyson and Marty

Dear David, Risa and Family, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mother. It was always a joy to see her at our family gatherings. She was a classy lady and always interesting to chat with. Thinking of you all.

Posted on 31.08.2022 - 9:07 AM

Ruth & Ian Zive

Sandy, Donna, Emily, Alice and family - sending our love and wishing you strength. I only met Jean a few times, but remember her at family functions always dressed so beautifully, full of energy and joy, and friendly as can be. May her memory be a blessing.

Posted on 31.08.2022 - 10:37 AM

Ethy Lebow

David, Risa and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother and matriarch. May your good memories comfort you in your sorrow and may she rest in peace and her memory be blessed.

Ralph & Elayne (Shapero) Crystal

sorry to hear about the Passing of Jean. She lived a full life and has left a wonderful family to continue sharing her life with others. Our thoughts are with you , across the miles

Posted on 31.08.2022 - 11:34 AM

Evelyn and Hank

Dear Risa, David and all the Malach family, We are saddened to learn about your loss. She was a kind lady with a real zest for life. We will fondly remember her dancing at Jessica’s wedding! With our sincere condolences.

Posted on 01.09.2022 - 2:46 AM

Shirley Rolin

Dear Sandy, Donna and Family Sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Shirley and Alan

Posted on 01.09.2022 - 10:11 AM

Anne and Alvin Isenberg

We were saddened to hear of the passing of your matriarch , Jean Malach. She was lucky to have lived such a long and full life and left such a wonderful legacy.

Posted on 01.09.2022 - 3:25 PM

Barbara kessler

Dear Donna and Sandy, I just heard about your mom’s passing, How lucky you were to have each other. May her memory be a blessing, Barbara Kessler

Posted on 01.09.2022 - 3:33 PM

Barbara Kessler

Dear Sandy and Donna, sincere condolences on your mom’s passing. How lucky you were to have each other. May her memory be a blessing.

Posted on 02.09.2022 - 10:16 PM

Eric Bornstein

To Sandy and family Brenda and I send our condolences on the passing ot your mother, the Matriarch in your family. We wish that her memory will be for a blessing. Brenda & Rick

Posted on 04.09.2022 - 10:16 AM

Jaclyn Krane

Dear Faith, Zama, and extended Malach family, We are truly saddened to hear of your beloved Bubbe Jean's passing; although we never had the pleasure of meeting her we understand her to be an exceptional person whose wit, humour, and positive attitude were unmatched. May her memory be a blessing and comfort during the difficult times ahead. Our sincere condolences, Josh, Jaclyn, Annie, Ethan and Jonah Krane

Posted on 05.09.2022 - 10:35 PM

Karen Willer

Dear David we are sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mother. May her memory be a blessing. She was beautiful and elegant woman with a true passion for life

Posted on 17.09.2022 - 7:53 PM

Phil and Gloria Freedman

We want to send the Malach Family our condolences on the passing of your dear mother and grandmother. We only came in contact with her a few times but she was always very pleasant and happy and she tried to enjoy everyday to the fullest. We are so sorry for your loss.