Wener, Bess. Peacefully on October 7, 2007 in her 94th year, Bess Wener, beloved and loving wife to the late Charles Wener, adored mother and mother-in-law to Noreen and Bernie Nisker, Howard and Gloria Wener, Norval Wener and Barbara Fidler. Cherished grandmother to Craig Nisker and Mona Holmes, Suri Nisker and Eric Yaverbaum, Merrill Nisker, Alana and Ron Frank, Barak Wener and Reut Litman, and Alex Fidler-Wener, and devoted great-grandmother to Cole and Jace Yaverbaum, Nadav and Gilad Frank, and Peleg Wener. Dear sister to Molly Riba, Ruth Ulrich and Stanley Besen, and the late Moe Besen, Ann Gold, Rose Wadler, and Al Besen. Fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Mitchel Ulrich, her sister-in-law Eleanor Besen, sister-in-law Ruth Lefkowitz, nephews, nieces and many other relatives. Our deepest appreciation to the wonderful Alla Samedov for her deep devotion and care, and to Gala and the caregiving staff. Funeral service to be held at Steeles Memorial Chapel 350 Steeles Ave. West (between Yonge and Bathurst) at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 9. Shiva will be observed at 481 Cranbrooke Avenue. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Research 416-967-3036 or the charity of your choice would be most appreciated. Bess has left us a legacy of love, generosity, humility and family unity.