Bernard Benjamin Tanner

Banish Benyamin ben Norman ve Bayla

In addition to the in-person service at the graveside, the funeral will also be live-streamed. To view the service virtually, please go to https://smclive.ca/ on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Bernard (Bernie) Tanner on Friday, March 31^st, 2023 at Mackenzie Health Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Sherly. Loving father of Michael (Shelley) and Jeff. Treasured grandfather of Florence, Clara, and Sharon (Daniel), and great-grandfather of Caleb and Eli. Cherished husband of Mary Covant for the last 10 years, whose whole family will miss him dearly.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (https://cancer.ca/en/).

Date of Death: Friday, March 31, 2023

Yahrzeit Day: 9 Nisan

Date of Funeral: Sunday, April 2, 2023

Time of Funeral: 1:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Graveside Service

Burial Service Location: Pardes Shalom Cemetery (10953 Dufferin St., Vaughan) - Adath Israel Section

Shiva Details: Shiva visitors are welcome to return to the residence immediately following the burial, and Shiva will then continue from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Shiva will then visit on Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Shiva Location: 171 Langtry Place, Thornhill, L4J 8L6

Message of Condolence

Posted on 31.03.2023 - 12:15 PM

Heidi Meirovich

Dear Mary, and the Covant and Tanner Families: our very deepest condolences on Bernie's passing. Bernie was a beloved and cherished husband, father (by birth and through marriage), and grandfather. Bernie will always be remembered for being ready with a joke, and for his happiness at making others laugh and smile. He will live on forever in the hearts, thoughts and memories of everyone lucky enough to have known him. May his memory be for a blessing. Wishing you strength at this most difficult time. Much love, Brian, Heidi and Family

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 1:41 PM

Janeth Lewis Henry

Dear Tanner Family, As a much younger first cousin of Bernie, we didn't see him that often, but when we did I was always so happy to see him. Known as "Sonny" to the Lewis Family, he was always one of my favourites. I always had a warm feeling for Sonny. Not only was he always smiling and loving ,but as I always told him, he resembled my dad, Uncle Hy. That in itself made Sonny so special in my mind. Alex and I send you our sincere condolences.

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 1:55 PM

Elliot & Leanda Miller

Our deepest condolences to Jeff and the entire Tanner family. May his memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 2:13 PM

Howard Stein

Uncle Bernie was a such a kind and gentle soul with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies to Michael, Jeffrey, Shelley, Mary and their families. Howard, Nico, Josh, Tom and Daniel

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 2:41 PM

Sherry Clodman

Joel and I extend our heartfelt condolences to both families. Our hearts are wrapped around your hearts at this difficult time. Sherry and Joel Clodman

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 2:42 PM

Joel Clodman

Dawn: Very sorry to hear of your loss. May Bernie's memory always be a blessing for you and your family Joel and Sherry Clodman

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 2:44 PM

Joel Clodman

Dawn Very sorry to hear of your loss. May Bernie's memory always be a blessing for you and your family Joel and Sherry Clodman

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 3:00 PM

Mindy Kroch

Jeff, I’m sorry to hear about your father.

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 3:46 PM

Marsha Goldberg

Dear Mary and family. We are thinking of you and send our heartfelt condolences. Love, Masha and Jerry

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 4:30 PM

Marsha & Jerry Goldberg

Dear Mary and family, We were very sorry to hear about Bernie. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are thinking of you. Love, Marsha & Jerry

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 4:53 PM

Joy Pryce

My condolences to the Tanner and Covant families. My heart goes out to you all at this very difficult time. Bernie will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 5:11 PM

nathan kales

dear jeff ,sorry to hear about your dad i hope his memory will be a blessing to you and the rest of your family..

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 5:15 PM

Ray and Ethel Pasternak

Dear Mary and Tanner family. Our condolences on Bernies passing. He was a great guy. He always had a joke and a smile. Cherish the good times and we will miss him Wishing you no more sorrow. Ray and Ethel

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 9:19 PM

Esther & Bernie Jadd

Dear Mary, Michael, Jeff & family please accept our sincere condolences on Bernie's passing. We enjoyed many years of close friendship which we have missed in the past few years. May the entire family not have anymore sorrow.

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Posted on 31.03.2023 - 9:29 PM

Rochelle Covant

My deepest and sincerest condolences. Bernie always brought a smile to everyone who knew him and he will be dearly missed. May his memory be for a Blessing

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 12:08 AM

Michael Schactman

Dear Jeff, My condolences to you, Michael, his family, Mary, and her family, on the loss of your beloved Bernie. May his memory be a blessing and may you be spared further sorrow.

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 12:36 AM

Cindy & Sender Waldman

Dear Jeff & Family Sender & I are thinking of you in these difficult times. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 12:40 AM

Susan & Laurence Tolkin

Dear Jeff & Family Laurence & I want to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May you only have good memories of him.

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 12:44 AM

Susan & Laurence Tolkin

Dear Jeff & Family Laurence & I want to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May you only have good memories of him.

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 1:06 AM

Sandy kraft

My deepest condolences to all the family, i am so sorry Mary and all for your loss

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 7:17 AM

Florene Spiegel

Dear Mary and family We are saddened to hear of Bernie’s passing. He was a fun and caring mensch and will be sorely missed. Florene and Ubby

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 10:12 AM

Yona Dilman

Michael, Shelley, Florence, Clara, Sharon and Daniel, and grandkids. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather. To Jeff and Mary as well. May your memories sustain you at this time. Yona and Shelly Dilman

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 10:57 AM

Marsha & Jerry Goldberg

Dear Mary and family...we were so sorry to hear about Bernie. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Marsha & Jerry

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 2:47 PM

Howard Freedman

Jeff, my condolences. Take good care.

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 9:19 PM

Paul Litwack

BDE Sending healing energy to all of us to remember the good times we shared with Bernie. He was a gentle soul, with a wonderful sense of humour and such an engaging smile.

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Posted on 01.04.2023 - 11:04 PM

Janice and Chuck Rothman

Jeff and family, deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Sending love. Janice and Chuck

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 2:43 AM

Sandy & Reeven Garber

Dear Jeff, We are very sad to hear of your father’s passing. Reeven and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 10:03 AM

Shelly Glass

Jeff and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He will always be in your heart

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 10:20 AM

Michael Gilbert

My sincere condolences to you Jeff and the family 💐💐

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 12:12 PM

Rhonda Wasserman

Jeff and family, sorry for your loss. May Bernie rest in peace. May his memory be for a blessing. BDE

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 12:14 PM

Allan Morris

Jeff. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Allan and Marni Morris

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 12:16 PM

Leigh Levine

Dear Mary and family. We are so deeply sorry for your loss of Bernie. We all send our deepest and heartfelt condolences. May you have lots of beautiful memories of Bernie. Sending hugs, Love Leigh, Alex, Jake, Talya and Chayim

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 1:35 PM

Stephen and Pat Stein

Uncle Bernie will be greatly missed. He was my uncle and my godfather and the last living sibling of my parents. Condolences from Stephen and Pat.

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 1:39 PM

Ron Caine

Jeff and family. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Ron and Debbie Caine

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 7:53 PM

Mina Schwarz

Michael & Jeff, My condolences on the passing of your beloved father. Bernie & Shirley were a big part of my childhood. I think of your parents with great fondness. Mina (Beker) Schwarz

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Posted on 02.04.2023 - 9:12 PM

Elaine Page

Jeff my deepest condolences to you and your family.

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Posted on 03.04.2023 - 2:02 PM

Barbara Tree

Dearest Jeff. I am so sorry for your loss

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Posted on 04.04.2023 - 2:53 PM

Steve Simmons

Jeff - condolences on your father's passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time,

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Posted on 04.04.2023 - 6:28 PM

Barbara & Gary Reich

Tanner family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of ‘Zaidy Tanner’. We were neighbours many years ago and remember Bernie as such a good man. Our daughter Jaime and Flo still keep in touch. We hope your memories help you through this difficult time.

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Posted on 12.04.2023 - 9:13 PM

Jim Patterson

Michael, Shelley and family, Mary and I are sorry to hear of the loss of Mike’s father. Although we hadn’t seen him for Avery long time, we do remember him as a gentle and caring man. Please accept our sincere condolences.

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