Sharon (Sally) Golan

Sarah Bat Avraham ve Malka

GOLAN, Sharon (Sally) – With the heaviest of hearts, our matriarch, Granny Sally, passed away in her home on December 15, 2023. She was surrounded by all those she cherished and who cherished her. Beloved wife of the late Gershon (Gessie) Golan. Devoted mother to Pnina (Shmuel) Golan-Cook, Illana (Harel) Rapaport, and Avital (Frank) Shoychet. Proud Granny and greatest cheerleader to Lia and Danielle Cook, Sydny Shoychet (Aaron Korman), and Gillian Shoychet, Noa Rapaport, Li-elle Rapaport, and Maggi Rapaport. Our sincerest gratitude to her loving caregivers Gigi, Jenny, Berna, and everyone else who cared for all her needs.

Our girl gang has lost its bravest, fiercest, sassiest, and kindest leader.

Memorial donations may be made to UJA Federation Emergency Appeal for the People of Israel https://www.jewishtoronto.com/donate
or Canadian Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ca.

This service will also be livestreamed on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., at http://smclive.ca

Date of Death: Friday, December 15, 2023

Yahrzeit Day: 3 Tevet

Date of Funeral: Sunday, December 17, 2023

Time of Funeral: 2:00 PM

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

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue section

Shiva Details: 86 Renaissance Court, Thornhill, ON, L4J 7W4. Visits on Sunday from 7–9pm, Monday thru Thursday from 2–5pm and 7–9pm. Evening service will be held Sunday through Thursday at 7pm. Concludes Friday morning, December 22nd.

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Posted on 16.12.2023 - 7:17 PM

Yael Bialobseg

Wishing all of you comfort during this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing ❤️

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Posted on 16.12.2023 - 7:25 PM

Barbra Friedman

Our deepest condolences for your incredible loss, may be memory be a blessing to your family. Sending love to you all

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Posted on 16.12.2023 - 8:31 PM

Alan lotzoff

BD”E Wishing the family a Long Healthy Life on the sad loss of our dear mum / sister/ aunty / granny Sally. All our love from Melbourne Australia Andi, Alan, Daniel, Saul, Gabriel and Benji Lotzoff

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Posted on 16.12.2023 - 8:36 PM

Adele Gould (formerly Kowarsky)

Dear Elana and Harel. Granny Sally's passing heralds the end of an era. She was one in a million.. I first met her when she taught my (now-44-year old) twin boys when they were 18 months old - for about 2 years They adored her. I adored her! She excuded her characteristic enthusiasm, warmth and kindness- but took no prisoners! Over the years I have heard wonderful things about Granny Sally - a matriarch in every sense of the word. May the incredible lifetime of memories you have bring comfort to your aching souls.

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Posted on 16.12.2023 - 9:20 PM

Brian & Chana Shevel

So sad to hear the sad news. Wishing you all long life.

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Posted on 16.12.2023 - 10:32 PM

Barbara Bargman

Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mom and granny. I will always remember that sassiness you speak of, and her kindness and sweet, sweet face. May her memory always be for a blessing. xoxo Barbara and Howard

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Posted on 16.12.2023 - 10:56 PM

BRILL FAMILY

The Brills are sending our deepest condolences. So sorry to hear about your dear mother. Love, Renee, Jeff, Zach, Jake and Robbie

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 2:42 AM

Cindy Lichtman

To my dear friend Pnina and family, I send my deepest condolences. It is hard to believe that your mom, grandmother, force of nature has passed. Sally was dynamic, strong, generous, opinionated with her larger than life personality and she brightened up a room with her forever ready smile. Her stories of her time on the moshav brought tears of laughter as she described her many experiences there. Our connection goes back so many years, Pnina, first with our moms teaching together and then with the two of us developing our strong everlasting bond Sally brought me on board to the chesed knitting group which I was so grateful for. The bond and love she shared with her family will be cherished for years to come. Rest in Peace dear Sally.

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 6:53 AM

Robin Bricker

Dear Illana And family, my sincerest condolences. I know how much you cared for your Mother and Granny. I remenber her smile and welcoming kindness. I am sure all you learned from her will bring you ongoing comfort through this trying time and beyond. ❤

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 8:29 AM

Janice Chesney

Avital, Illana, Pnina & families, My family and I just want to express our deepest condolences to your whole family. I know that there will be a tremendous void now that she is gone but you will also be filled with an abundance of wonderful memories given that she was such a significant part of all of your lives. Ah, I loved your mom. She was the greatest. Sally, you will be deeply missed. XO

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 10:26 AM

SUSAN LIEBERMAN/ Rose Levi

To the Golan Families, We are both so sorry to hear about Sallys passing. She was a great friend to my Mother Rose Levi who spoke to her many times on the telephone. She was a great person and very nice to all. Our condolences go out to your entire family.

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 11:30 AM

shirley bar-el

Dear Pnina, Ilana, Avital, and all your families So sad to know that Sally is gone. So many memories.Edmonton. our parties. Our trip to Seattle with Pnina and Joey. Your parents were such a team-moshavniks, Young Judea, Sally's work with the Gan and her knitting which I continue daily. I will miss her forever. Mu love to her wonderful daughters.

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 12:25 PM

Rhonda, Jeff, Max and Lorne Levy

Dear Rappaport and extended families: We have come to know your beautiful Li-Elle and truly enjoy having her join us at holiday dinners and on other occasions. We are aware of how much Sally meant to Li-Elle and to your entire family and we extend to you all our heartfelt condolences on the tremendous loss of the matriarch of your family. Baruch Dayan Emeth. Long life to all. Rhonda, Jeff, Max and Lorne

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 2:47 PM

Selma Sacrob

Sally was such an important part of the Chesed knitters.It was a delight to know her and to be part of that group With sympathy. Selma Sacrob

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 2:48 PM

Reut Meirson

אילנה, הראל, ליאל נועה ומגי, משתתפים בצערכם ומקווים שלא תדעו עוד צער 💔 משפחת קציר, מאירסון, גוטמן ושטח

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 4:05 PM

Louise Gorby

To Pnina and family, we were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. May you be comforted by good memories. Louise and Shalom

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 5:50 PM

Barbara Kowarsky

We are so saddened to read of your beloved Mom’s passing. May you be blessed with many wonderful memories and always know how she knew your love and support. Paul and Barbara Kowarsky

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 11:26 PM

Joanne Fisher/ Muriel Kornblum

To the Golan families and extended families. I was so saddened to hear the news. Sending our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear mom and granny, Sally, or how my mom, Muriel and I knew her as, Sharon. She was always so caring about others. I spoke with her many times on the phone since I moved my mom out to be closer to us. Each time, she asked how my mom was doing and said she was worried about her. When I asked how she was doing, she didn't want to talk about it. Sally (Sharon) will be very missed by all who knew and loved her. May you treasure all the great times and Shabbat dinners you had together. She is looking from above and very proud of you all. With love and hugs, from my family to yours.

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Posted on 17.12.2023 - 11:43 PM

Maria Gabriela Bluestein

My condolences to Shally's whole family. It was a pleasure to take care of your mom , grandma. We had a great connection . Sally had a big heart for her family . I look forward talking with her every visit. Sally you touched so many people and your legacy will never be forgotten. 💜 RIP.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 9:58 AM

Vivi Ramu

So sad to hear. Sending our deepest condolences to the family. Sally’s warm heart and kind deeds were a great support and welcome when I first arrived to Canada (36 years ago). What a strong generous women she was.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 10:14 AM

Shelli Schwartz

Illana and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and support are with you and your family during this difficult time. May her memories be a comfort to you.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 10:33 AM

Alyssa Zobary

Dear Illana and Family We send you our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother. I know how dear she was to all of you. May the abundance of memories you all hold bring some comfort to you all

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 10:53 AM

Vivi

So sad to hear. Sending our deepest condolences to the family. Her warm heart and kind deeds were a great support and welcome when I first arrived to Canada (36 years ago). What a strong generous women she was.

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Posted on 20.12.2023 - 9:36 AM

Bruce and Julie Kurta

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Sally. She was a dear friend of our mother, Magda Rogers and it was always a pleasure (and a good laugh) watching the two of them together. Their generation was one of a kind and though we’ll never be able to repeat it, they will have a lasting affect on everyone they knew. May Sally’s memory be a blessing and a source of strength to all of you.

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Posted on 20.12.2023 - 10:55 AM

Baruch and Chana (Snyder) Chastkofsky

Sally a"h was a loyal and devoted friend to all. As a member of the Loving Care Daycare team, she was equally at home with toddlers and infants as she was with her co-workers. When the late Mrs, Weinberg first met her, she told her daughter: You must hire her immediately, such was the goodness of soul that radiated from her. When Chana gave birth to our twin daughters almost 27 years ago, Sally was in the delivery room during the birth. May Sally's many years of selfless devotion to her friends, family and young charges continuously redound to her credit.

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Posted on 20.12.2023 - 4:42 PM

Rose Rosenbaum

My condolences on the loss of Sally. She was a very special lady.

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Posted on 14.02.2024 - 5:19 PM

Brenda and Marc Rishea

Dear Pnina and all your family, We offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. May fond memories of her live on in your hearts and bless future generations!

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