Cindy Maister

Sima Yehudit Bat Eliayzer Baruch Ve Goldie

In addition to the in-person service at the cemetery, the funeral will also be live-streamed. To view the service virtually, please go to https://smclive.ca/ on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

CINDY MAISTER. Daughter of the late Al and Goldie Pickard z”l. Beloved wife of Dennis Maister. Loving mother of Cary (Elana) Maister, Ashleigh Maister z”l, and Lauryn (Ari) Berman. Loving Bubby of Emma and Aurora Maister and Azriel, Yehudah Avraham, and Zahava Rina Berman.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kehillat Shaarei Torah 416-229-2600 or Hospital For Sick Children 416-813-6166

Date of Death: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Yahrzeit Day: Adar I 27

Date of Funeral: Friday, March 8, 2024

Time of Funeral: 12:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Graveside service at Pardes Shalom Cemetery

Burial Service Location: Pardes Shalom Cemetery, 10953 Dufferin St., Maple, Kehillat Shaarei Torah section

Shiva Details: Shiva to be observed at 39 Peterborough Ave., Thornhill, L3T 7C3 , except on Saturday night - Shiva will be observed at 1 Meadowbrook Rd., #5, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2S3. Shiva visits 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. Shaharit - Sunday at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday at 7:30 a.m.; Minha - Friday at 2:00 p.m., Saturday night (1 Meadowbrook Rd., #5, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2S3) - Mariv at 7:30 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday - Minha/ Mariv at 7:00 p.m.

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 1:38 PM

Simone Meyer

To the whole family I am sending you love and light to get through this. I am going to miss one of my favourite people ever. Cindy always made me smile and feel better when I was having a hard day. She was always there for me. I will cherish all of my great memories I have. Love Always Simone

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 2:00 PM

Sharon Klug

My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Wife and Mother. May you be comforted with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Sharon Klug & Family.

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 2:16 PM

Bryan and Belinds Keshen

To the Maister family, sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Wife and Mother, Cindy. I was honoured to have been one of her preferred drivers as we took the drive to Ramah or back. I hear her voice ringing in my head sharing stories of pride and joy of family with a few reminders of how things should be . May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May he memory continue to be a blessing,

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 2:23 PM

Belinda

Dear Dennis, Lauryn and Cary and families! Cindy was a great friend and colleague! She guided her decisions always with moral integrity! I loved working with her at camp and always remember how well she brought me in and showed me the ropes! We have lost a great woman! BDE! Belinda and Bryan Keshen

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 2:28 PM

Chuck & Barb

Hamakam Yinachem Etchem B'toch Avlei Tzion V'Yerushalayim - We will always remember her a bright light, full of love for her family, loyal, devoted and true. She was a truly amazing women who impacted each person she encountered and her passing truly makes the world darker. We wish you all long life and sweet memories.

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 3:06 PM

Sharon Adler

Dear Maister family BDE Our sincere condolences for your loss. May you be comforted by your fond memories of your beloved wife and mother. Sharon and Martin

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 5:04 PM

Jemmie Silver

Dear Dennis, Cary, Lauryn and family, My sincere condolences to you on the passing of Cindy. Cindy and I were good friends beginning in our teenage years and even though much time has passed, I have always maintained wonderful memories of our friendship. She was a consistently kind, thoughtful and generous person. I was truly shocked and saddened to hear of her untimely passing. May her memory be a blessing for everyone who knew her. Thinking of you at this difficult time, Jemmie Silver (nee Gord)

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 5:15 PM

Dvora Lakein

Dear Dennis, Cary and Lauryn, I'm so saddened by the terrible news of your dear mother's passing. I have such fond memories of her from our childhood visits to Toronto. I remember walking with her in this beautiful gardens and how she knew so much about everything we were seeing there. She made it into a really fun and interesting trip! Losing a parent is so painful and I wish you only comfort and peace going forward. May she be a mailitz yosher for your whole family. Sending love, Dvora (Maister) Lakein

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 7:37 PM

Barney and Essie Sher

Dear Dennis we wish you and your entire family our deepest sympathy on the loss of Cindy.

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 8:23 PM

Adam and Casey Green

BDE. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. May your memories provide you with some comfort at this sad time.

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 8:36 PM

iris rosenfeld

Iris and Harold are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Cindy. Our sincere condolences to all of the family. We have known Cindy for many years and we will miss her friendship.

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 8:41 PM

Naomi and Sol Baum

Dear Dennis and entire family… shocked and saddened by reading about the passing of Cindy, we went back a very long time ago and time has passed in between those years ago and we lost touch! Please accept our deepest condolences to you all and as we are away for the winter we cannot be at the funeral or shiva..love Naomi and Sol Baum and family

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 10:18 PM

Miriam and Howard Joffe

Dear Dennis, Cary and Lauryn and family Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother We wish you long life

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 10:40 PM

Michael Garfinkle

Dear Cary and family, My condolences to you on the loss of Cindy. I remember her fondly as a kind presence, tolerant of our adolescent excesses, and a devoted wife and mother. May her memory be a blessing to you and your children.

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 11:15 PM

Martin Maister

I send my sincere wishes to Dennis and all the family. I was so upset to hear the news. May you all be comforted. Love, Martin

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 11:21 PM

Neill & Linda Judelman

To Dennis, Natie & the whole family, so very sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. Our sincerest condolences. Wishing you all long life. May you know no further sorrow. Neill & Linda

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 11:24 PM

Joyce Solomon

Dear Dennis, Lauryn, Cary, and families, ברוך דיין האמת! I read with shock, disbelief, and profound sadness this morning of Cindy's,ע"ה, sudden passing. What a sweet woman she was, with an equally warm smile! What a tragic loss of a Wife, a Mother, and a Bubbie! May your fond memories and many photos sustain you at this difficult time. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים.

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Posted on 07.03.2024 - 11:41 PM

Kayla and yaniv barda

Lauryn and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Cindy was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all who knew her. May her neshama have an Aaliyah. Sending you love and comfort during this difficult time.

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 7:22 AM

Fern Reinhartz

Dear Dennis, Lauryn and Cary, I am shocked and saddened to hear of Cindy’s passing. I have known her most of my life. We were neighbours growing up and both moved to Thornhill as adults. We saw each other from time to time, catching up on each others lives. She was always interested, kind, funny and warm. I will miss her. My condolences to her family whom she adored.

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 7:40 AM

Irving and Rosalind Ginzburg

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. We wish you all long life

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 7:52 AM

Cara Freeman

Dear Dennis, Cary & Lauryn, We were so saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of Cindy. We have so many amazing memories from all the family simchas we shared over the years. Please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cara and Stacey Freeman and Families

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 8:19 AM

Cyril & Bee Braude

Dear Dennis, Cary and Lauryn Wishing you Lng Life at this sad time. Cindy was a lovely, warm person who cared so much for all of you. May the memories you shared sustain you in the years to come. Our thoughts are with you. We wish you many simchas in the years to come. May Cindy's Neshama have an Aliyah. With Love and best wishes,

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 8:34 AM

Gayle de Bloeme

Dear Maister family, Our deepest condolences! So many fond memories of Cindy from the Associated parking lot to our children’s connections . May your beautiful memories of Cindy always serve as a blessing ! Gayle , Alyssa , Jessica & Ryan Borenstein

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 9:20 AM

Jack and Michelle Milner

Dear Maister Family, Our sincerest condolences to all the family. We wish you a long life and may her memory be a blessing. Jackie and Michelle Milner and Family

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 9:31 AM

Norman and Beryl Mosselson

Dear Dennis and family Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Cindy May all your wonderful memories be a comfort to you at this difficult time We wish you all a “long life”

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 10:47 AM

Marina, Michael, Anthony, Chris

We are so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Cindy. Our family is sending all of our condolences and support during this time. Cindy was such a bright person and would always be so kind to everyone she was around. No matter what she was always able to put a smile on our faces. She was extremely caring and giving and would always go out of her way to bring our family gifts whenever she had the chance. This speaks to the type of person she is. She always wanted to make sure everyone around her was good. We will miss Cindy so much and may she rest in peace.

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 11:12 AM

Pamela & Harold Garfinkle

Dear Maister Family: Heartfelt condolences to all of you on your great loss. Cindy was a lovely person and the proudest mother and grandmother. May your pain be replaced by your beautiful memories and may her memory be a blessing to all of you.

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 11:22 AM

Joel Friedman

Dear Maister family. I was saddened to learn about the passing of Cindy. I have fond memories of Cindy from Camp Ramah and how she and your family were always so warm and kind to me. My deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time. May you and your family be comforted by warm memories.

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 12:02 PM

Karen and Ari Sitnik

Dear Maister/Berman Family, Baruch Dayan HaEmes. I have very found memories of Cindy. All the way back to the AHS days. Cindy was such a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. It was truly inspirational to see. May you cherish the fond memories of your beloved wife and mother. May you know no more tza'ar. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 1:54 PM

Susie Daides

Dear Maister Family, I send my sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your devoted and dear Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Aunt, Daughter in Law and Sister in Law. She was always a friendly face and lovely to chat with. You will always be in my prayers. Susie Daides (a close friend of the Frysh family)

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 2:22 PM

Irene and Sidney Papernick

Dear Dennis and Family, Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Cindy. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Irene and Sidney Papernick

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 2:23 PM

Brenda Rotstein

Dear Maister family. I am saddened to hear of Cindy's passing. We were neighbors growing up and close childhood friends. She was warm, kind and had a great sense of humor. My condolences to here family. May she rest in peace.

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 3:55 PM

Stuart Lewis

Dear Dennis, Lauryn, Cary and family. Such heartbreaking and tragic news. I’m so sorry for your profound and devastating loss. It has of course been many years since we were last together but my warm memories of you all especially of Cindy z”l are everlasting. Sending my love and sympathies to you all. Stuart

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 4:42 PM

Barbara Santamaria

A lovely neighbour here in our small Kingsmere community who will be greatly missed. Our casual conversations and occasional encounters during the every day comings and goings in our lives, were always very much enjoyed and appreciated.

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 4:43 PM

Leo & Dorothy Ingram

Our heart felt condolences to Dennis Cary, Lauryn, and the rest of the family.Cindy was a very generous and loving person we are in shock . R.I.P

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Posted on 08.03.2024 - 5:10 PM

Shirley Osler SItzer

Dear Maister Family Sincere condolences on the passing of Cindy. May you be comforted among the mourners of Jerusalem and Zion.

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Posted on 09.03.2024 - 7:48 PM

Bessie Gercowsky

Dear Maister Family, Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. We wish you long life. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Bessie and Morris Gercowsky

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Posted on 09.03.2024 - 11:32 PM

Judy

I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Cindy. Family was her life. Judy Obar Rosenberg

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Posted on 10.03.2024 - 7:17 AM

Rosanne Teplitsky

Dear Maister family, I was shocked and saddened to read this heartbreaking news. Cindy used to visit my chocolate store and we talked about her beautiful family. May you all find comfort in the fact that you had a great role model and beautiful Mom and wife. I am saddened for your grief…..

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Posted on 10.03.2024 - 10:14 AM

Michael Chaikof

Dear Lauryn, Cary, Dennis and the whole Maister family, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom at Camp Ramah. She was such a kind and funny woman and was a staple of camp for many years. She always looked out for the homesick campers and made camp a happier place for so many. BDE.

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Posted on 10.03.2024 - 11:08 AM

Roma Blecher Ossip

Dear Dennis, Lauryn, Cary and families, we were so saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved wife and mother. We have such fond memories of our carpool days with Cindy. Sending love and strength to you all. Alon and Roma

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Posted on 10.03.2024 - 5:23 PM

Rachel Maister

Condolences to Dennis Cary and Lauryn and families. May treasured memories sustain you in the future. Wishing you long Life Rachel Maister

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Posted on 10.03.2024 - 11:40 PM

Kathy Laszlo

Dear Dennis and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy Laszlo and all of us at DANI

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Posted on 11.03.2024 - 8:10 AM

Shaynee's Gift Selections

To the Maister family...we are saddened to hear of Cindy's passing....Cindy was alongtime customer in our stores .It was always a pleasure to see her and catch up about the latest with her kids and grandkids....WE wish the family no more sorrow and you should be comforted among the mourners of Zion Shaynee's Gift Selections

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Posted on 11.03.2024 - 2:05 PM

Renee and Darryl Goldstein

Dear Lauryn and family, Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. so sorry for your loss.

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Posted on 11.03.2024 - 4:45 PM

Irene & Theodore Hiotelis

Lauryn, Cary & Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. Cindy was one of the most gentle, loving and loyal souls I have had the honour of knowing in my life. Your family was was her whole world and all she ever spoke about. May her memory always be a blessing for all of you.

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Posted on 14.03.2024 - 7:33 AM

Randi Szymkowicz

To Lauryn and your family. I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Cindy. She was always so warm and kind, and loved catching up during our visits in the store. I will miss that. May her memory be a blessing Randi & Jack Szymkowicz

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Posted on 08.05.2024 - 1:56 PM

Patricia Ulrick

My condolences to Denise and family Cindy was a lovely lady and I enjoyed speaking with her every summer at Ramah

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