Donna Bank

Dear Barry and Family, I am truly sorry for your profound loss. Donna was a beautiful and kind person inside and out. May her memory be a Blessing.

Barry and family: Shauna and I are so very sorry to hear about Donna. She was one of the pioneers and builders of the shul that is so instrumental in so many people's lives, and we owe a large debt of gratitude to her for so much. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew her.

Ohhh Barry and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Donna left her mark in so many hearts. She will be greatly missed. Sending much love. ❤️

To the Bank Family. We are so saddened to hear about your tremendous loss. Donna has been vibrant leader of the Village Shul community and welcomed me warmly years ago. May her memory be a blessing to all who merited to know her and love her.

Dear Barry and family, Our deepest condolences and may Donna rest in peace, we will miss her.

Yehi zichra Baruch . My deepest condolences to the family.

Deepest condolences to Barry and family

I am so saddened to hear this news! Donna was an integral part of our community at the village shul , always exuding warmth ! I heard her speak about the challenges she was facing and was inspired by her courage and determination. Her memory will always be for a blessing. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Dear Barry, Mitchell, Shawn and Jackie, Donna was so passionate about the many projects she was involved in, and her enthusiasm was contagious. She was smart, kind and generous. She left her mark in this world, and May your beautiful memories of her give you comfort at this sad and difficult time. May her memory be for a blessing. Love Sandy Herlick and Jack Frieberg

Barry and family So sad to hear about Donna. My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time.

Dear Barry and family we are saddened to hear about the tremendous loss of your wonderful Donna. Truly a woman of valour. May you be comforted by the mourners of zion and know no more sorrow. Gordon and Marijyn Kroft

Dearest Barry, Mitch and Olivia and the entire Bank family. Billy and I are absolutely devastated to hear about your tragic loss. Our heart and prayers go out to you during this very challenging time. Donna was a wonderful, warm, kind and compassionate human being, and she will be terribly missed. May her memory be for a blessing.

Barry and family: We are so stunned and saddened to hear about your loss. Donna was such a dynamic, wise and kind person. She embodied "Eshet Chayal". May her memory be a blessing and may you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Dear Barry, Mitch, Shawn, Jackie and family, We share in your sorrow at this difficult time. Donna was the ultimate lady. We have so many fond memories of her, from our days at the Toronto Heschel School, to how she convinced us to send our kids to Camp Kadimah and the early days at the Village Shul. She was a special and beautiful neshama who will be missed. Baruch Dayan Ha’emet.

Dear Bank/Joffe Families, We are so sad to have heard about Donna’s passing. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She truly was one of a kind, who went out of her way for everyone. I hope that the wonderful memories you have of her help you and your family through this time of loss and grief. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you. Sending love and strength

Dear Barry and Family, please accept my deepest condolences to you all for this deep loss if Donna. I’ve admired from afar the genuine warmth the two you exuded for over 40 years since I met both of you. Her legacy will live on. Ron Nusbaum

Please accept my deepest condolences, Barry and family. May your memories be a comfort to you.

Dear Barry and family, If I ever needed advice or information about whatever, I could text Donna. She would shoot straight and answer. Always. I loved meeting her for lunch or in the village periodically. She was beautiful inside and out, had a great laugh, loved entertaining and created a wonderful family life. Sending my deepest condolences, Ellen

Dear Barry and Family, I am so deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of Donna, she was a huge neshama always so helpful and loving a real pillar of our community . May Hashem comfort you and your family may her nesham have an Aliyah .

Dear Barry, Mitch, Shawn, Jackie and family, we are so deeply sorry for your family's loss. Donna was gracious, warm, and always so welcoming. I have many wonderful memories of Donna from growing up with Shawn. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories of her. All our love, Shira and Ari Unterman

We are sending our deepest condolences to the entire family. Donna was the most beautiful woman inside and out and she will be missed by all. May her memory be a blessing. Sending all our love and support. We love you.

Donna defined values and morals in her devotion to family and friends. Our deepest condolences and loving wishes to the family.

Barry, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Donna was an exceptional person who was loved by my parents and our family. Our condolences from all the Rosenberg family.

Dear Bank family We were shocked and saddened to hear the news of Donna’s passing. Although we didn’t see her often, whenever we did see one another, she always greeted us with her trademark warmth and smile. May her memory be for a blessing.

Barry, Mitchell, Shawn, Jackie and families, It has been many years since I’ve seen Donna in person, but have fond memories of spending time with her and your family in Toronto and Caledon, back when my son Noah and Shawn were classmates and friends at the Toronto Heschel School. I remember Donna as a refreshing ball of energy and light even back then, full of spunk, laughter and a zest and curiosity for the novel or interesting. I recall admiring how her deep love for each of you as unique beings, and her fierce pride in your diverse accomplishments, never stopped her from providing gentle redirection, or even firm guidance if needed. Since then, I’ve followed Donna’s tireless work representing the Jewish community whether local and larger scale matters, while promoting tolerance, acceptance and understanding, whether through education or necessary legislation. To the entire Bank family: I hope you surround yourselves with the many wonderful stories and memories of Donna, and can take comfort in knowing that she was truly appreciated and fondly remembered by so many whose lives she touched along her journey.

Dear Barry & Family, Sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of Donna, your beloved wife, mom & grandmom..so special, gracious, warm and kind! May her memory be for a blessing. Much love, Lorraine Hanser & Family

Dear Barry and family I am so sorry for your loss please accept my sincerest condolences. May her memory be a blessing

Our deepest condolences to the Bank and Joffe families. We are so very sorry for your loss. May Donna's memory be for a blessing and fill you with love.

Dear Barry and family, I wish there were words to ease your pain loosing your partner for life, mother and grandmother. She was taken from you all way too soon. Please know that I am thinking of you with much love and wishing you strength to bear the great void she left.

My heart is just aching… What a HUGE woman Donna was. I feel like, in a way, she was one of my heroes. What a force. I’m so so sorry for yours (and our) tremendous loss. Sending my love and deepest condolences to Barry, Shawn, Leora, Jackie, Eden and the entire family.

Our Deepest Saddest Condolences Barry to you and your Family. May her memory be a blessing.

Yakov and I are devastated to hear the news. SDonna was by my side from her very first visit to Israel, learning and debating post-trip, her role in the growth of the Village Shul, helping in our move to the U.S., to the direction and impact of the JWRP and Momentum, shabbos in your home, long talks, friendship, simchas, debates, tears, laughter, prayers, politics..... I cannot imagine my life without her, or this world without her. Her clarity was only matched by her courage to live it, and inspire others to it. May her neshama soar high on the wings of all the good she accomplished in this world. May she be an advocate for your family, and the Jewish people. Thinking of her united with Wendy -- look out, Hashem, change is a comin'! May her memory be for a blessing., and may Hashem comfort the greater Bank family at this most painful and difficult time.

Dear Barry and family. We are so saddened by this tremendous loss. Donna was an intelligent, passionate, funny and dignified lady who impacted our community in such a significant way. May her memory be a blessing and may she be a powerful advocate on high for her beautiful family and klal Yisrael . Andrew and Phyllis Shaul and family

I am sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.

Dearest Bank family, Lewis family (Liya and Avi), writing to you from Jerusalem. Our deepest condolences on your great loss. Donna's memory will be a blessing to many. I remember her, 15-20 years ago, in those days at the village shul. She was the unofficial "host"- the one with the biggest smile, the most approachable, the kindest, and would make everyone feel welcomed. I remember always feeling a warm, safe feeling in her presence. May we all continue to emulate her incredible qualities and midot, and be better because of who she was. Thank you for growing into an extended family for our dear Ima, Ariella. Hugs and support to Barrie, Mitch and Olivia, Shawn and Leora, and Jackie and Eden. And all the grandchildren. May you know no more sorrow and only share Simchas. Love, Lewis family

I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother. It’s beyond words when it’s time for grieve. Words are become useless. I am sending you comfort to keep the torch that Donna held until her last breath. May God give you the strength and spirit to find comfort. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and should not know any more sorrow. My thoughts are with all of you.

Barry, Mitch and Olivia, Shawn and Leora, Jackie and Eden, we are devastated by Donna's passing and send our love and heartfelt condolences. She was a beacon of light who inspired us all with her generosity, grace, kindness, warmth, leadership and fighting spirit. Donna will be terribly missed by all and may her memory be for a blessing.

Barry and family, we share and feel with you in the loss of your partner, Mom and grandmother. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May your memories of Donna always be a comfort and a blessing. Sending much love and hugs. Tom & Robyn

Dear Bank Family, We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your beautiful wife, mother, bubby and friend Donna. She was so lovely, wise and giving and a pillar of the Village Shul community. May you all be comforted among the mourners of Zion, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Dear Barry and family. Murray and I are sincerely saddened by the news of Donna's passing. She welcomed us warmly when we moved next door on Glenayr and she always included our kids in family birthdays and celebrations. We admired her strength, enthusiasm and warmth. Sending you all hugs. May her memory be a blessing.

I’m so sorry for your loss. May Donna’s memory be a blessing always. May the Almighty you strength during this difficult period of time.

Barry and the entire Bank family and extended family. We are heartbroken by the lose of Donna. We often commented on the forever love that Barry had for Donna and the way he looked at her, even across a room. We are away and cannot be there during this difficult time but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen and Peter Tuschak

Oh so sad, I worked with Donna years ago in her home. She was so devoted to her family. Very sorry for your loss.

Dear Barry, Mitch,Shawn and Jackie- We were so sad to hear the sad news about Donna. We remember her zest for life, her commitment to her values and her energy to share her beliefs and passions with those around her. Take comfort in the lessons that she taught, the wisdom that she shared and the wonderful memories you experienced together as a family. May her memory be for a blessing.

My heart is broken losing a friend like Donna. She was very special to me and many others and her legacy remains through all the people she has touched in this life. Gone too soon but never forgotten...Rest in peace Donna. We will miss you.

Dear Barry and the entire Bank family, Our condolences to you on this huge loss. May Donna's memory be a blessing to all. She was a lovely human being.

Dear Barry and family I was so saddened to hear about Donna she was a beautiful kind person. I pray for you and your family during this difficult time. May her memories be a blessing

Dear Barry and the entire Bank family. Such devastating news to hear about your tragic loss. My heart and prayers go out to you during this challenging time. Donna was such a kind and compassionate person. She will be terribly missed. May her memory be for a blessing.

Barry, Mitchell, Shawn, Jaclyn and families, Our hearts go out to you. Donna was a special person - engaging, accomplished, generous and courageous, whose commitment to family and our community knew no limits. May her light continue to shine upon you and fill your homes and may her passion, kindness, love and faith guide you and be a blessing and a source of comfort and strength to all of you. Gary, Rosemary and family

May Hashem Comfort you with the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Deepest condolences to the whole Family. May her memory be a blessing. Sending love and strength, we will miss her.

Leora, Shawn, Liam, Edyn, and the rest of the Bank family - we are so so sorry to hear of your loss and are sending our love during this incredibly difficult time. May her neshama have an aliyah.

Dear Barry, Mitchell & Olivia, Shawn & Leora, Jackie & Eden and the whole Bank family - While not in Toronto at the moment the news traveled and it was with shock and deep sadness that we heard the news of Donna’s passing. There is a void that will be left for you, those who were fortunate to know her and the community at large. When we think of Donna the words that come to mind are: kind; warm; welcoming; thoughtful; charitable; generous and so many others. Donna led by example and inspired so many to do the same. She never sat idly by. Donna has left an incredible legacy in her beautiful family - children and grandchildren. May her memory be a blessing and may you all be comforted in knowing that all who were fortunate to encounter Donna will carry her energy and spirit in their hearts and minds. Much love Nancy, Shane, Andi and Oliver

Dearest Banks. Donna was such a gem. Clear determined and capable. I remember working with her in the early days of the Shul and having such fun. And with everything she did, you, her family were what mattered most. She was so loved. May you be comforted at this very hard time

Dear Bank Family, Adena and I so deeply sorry for your loss. Donna was truly a beautiful person, both inside and out, and her loving memory lives on in each and every one of you. You guys are like family to us and we are absolutely here for you if you need anything. Sending all our love, Adena and JJ Ditkofsky

Dear Leora,Shaun and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you. Rochelle ( Michelle’s mom)

Sending our love and deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear Donna. As young families together, we remember Donna for her deep love and commitment to her family, friends and faith. With love from the Harvey Parsons family

Dear Barry and Family, I am so sorry and shocked to hear of your loss. Donna was a unique, strong and intelligent woman. She has made an indelible mark on our community. I was the benefit of her support at The Toronto Heschel School. May her memory be a blessing.

We at Bikur Cholim are sad to hear of your great loss. Donna was an active member of the Village Shul and an advocate for the entire community. May she continue to be a Meilitz Yosher for the family, the Village Shul and all of Klal Yisrael . May her memory be for a blessing

Dear Barry, We are so saddened by your loss. Donna was always such an inspiration. We hope that you and your family will always be comforted by amazing memories. Marla & David Korman

Dear Barry and Family, My deepest condolences to you all. Donna was a shining light in our community and will be so greatly missed. May you be comforted by the mourners of zion and know no more sorrow.

Dear Barry and Family We are so shocked and sad to hear about Donna’s passing. She was the warmest and friendly neighbour on Glenayr. Always a smile and kind words. May her memory be blessing to all of you.

Dear Barry and family, We were so honoured to have known Donna. Our first years at the Village Shul were our formative years in yiddishkite and you and Donna were huge mentors to Pini and I. I loved listening to Donna’s life stories and lessons. I respected her strength as a smart, sensitive and family oriented woman. I will always hear her sensible and caring advice echo through my mind. Barry it was obvious to us that you were lucky to have each other and we wanted what you had in a marriage. To your kids and grandchildren, I cannot even begin to imagine what you are all going through but may her memory live in your hearts for ever!! We loved Donna and she will be missed! Colette and Pini Avital

My heart is breaking for all of you. I feel so deeply for you and this tragic loss. I will always be grateful for the comfort and wisdom Donna brought me. You spoke beautifully at the funeral today, truly capturing her essence.

Dear Barry and Family, We were just utterly shocked to hear of Donna’s passing. She had such a fantastic impact in our lives. We had great, deep, and meaningful conversations on numerous occasions. She taught bus a lot. Her spirit is so strong and it lives on in all of you. We are so deeply sorry for your loss and may her memory always be a blessing.

I am so deeply saddened to hear about Donna a"h. May you find strength and comfort from the wonderful person she was and the legacy she has left behind. Sending my prayers and support during this painful time.

Dear Barry and family: We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Donna. She was such a beautiful example of a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. May her memory be for a blessing.

Baruch Dayan Emmett’s I am in shock. Such a loss, Donna as such a kind, generous, compassionate woman. She always had a smile on her face. She was such an asset to the community.

Dear Barry, Mitch, Shawn and Jackie, my heart hurts knowing that Donna is not with us anymore. She was always a source of light and nurturing. May her memory be for a blessing- Bonnie Oppenheimer

Our condolences to all of you at this very sad time. So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing.

Dear Bank Family, Heartfelt condolences on your profound loss. Sending love, strength & courage to help see you all through the difficult days ahead. xo Cindy & Family

To the entire Bank family, my heart breaks for all of you. I feel so lucky I got to meet Donna. Sending you all love during this impossible time.

I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Donna's passing. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing her well, every time we met she was so genuine and excited about her learning of Torah and enthusiasm for Yiddishkeit and the Jewish people.

Barry and family we are deeply saddened by the news of Donnas’ passing. Donnas’ memories will live on in your hearts and the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Love and strength, Cynthia & Ben

Condolences to the entire Bank family, extended family and community. So terribly sorry to hear about this loss. May you find comfort knowing how respected and loved she was.

Dear Barry and family, We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. We remember Donna as such a vibrant and kind person. May your sweet memories provide comfort during this difficult time. Lisa and David Rogers

Dearest Barry, children and extended family, Today, for me, was a truly sad day. I have shared so many wonderful memories with your beautiful family, starting with Pre School. This was the beginning of Donna's journey which took her through so many rich places. You have all been so much a part of my life and I find it unfathomable that this going concern will no longer inhabit our lives. Please know that I am thinking of you all and am praying for your solace and comfort. May Donna's memory be for a blessing and may she be remembered amongst all the mourner of Zion

Dear Barry and Family, Paul and i are so sorry for your great loss of your loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Our heart goes out to You All at this very sad time. There is no doubt the Donna's exquisite memory will be an extraordinary blessing to All who knew and loved Her.

Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you today as we celebrate the many wonderful ways Donna enriched all of our lives ….. Koren Family

Dear Barry and family, Sending our most heart-felt condolences. May Donna’s memory be a blessing.

Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you today as we remember and celebrate the many wonderful ways Donna impacted all of our lives. Shalom and love….. Koren Family.

My deepest condolences to the Bank family! I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. May all the good memories be a comfort to you! Sending love 🙏

sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.

Dear Jackie, We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending all our love and condolences to you and your family. Wishing you peace and ease.

Dear Barry and family, We were so saddened to hear about the passing of Donna. I remember her fondly from the early days of The Toronto Heschel School. Donna had a generous heart, a warm smile, a keen intelligence and she was a true leader. May her memory be a guiding light in the years to come.

Dear Barry and Family. We’re deeply saddened to learn of Donna’s passing. We remember her as a warm, kind and intelligent person. It’s a great loss. Our heartfelt condolences.

Dear Barry and family, The Willinsky family sends their heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of your beloved Donna. We remember your beautiful family as neighbours on Glenayr Road. Donna was so engaging, warm, wise and always full of positive energy. Please know we are all thinking of you, Karen and Bob Willinsky and family

Dear Shawn and the entire Bank family, I was so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Though it has been years since i last saw her, I remember her being so warm and kind. She was clearly so devoted to her family and community. My deepest condolences to you all. May your love and memories get you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Eden Goldberg & Family

Dear Barry and family, so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences. Stephen Gotkin and family

Shocked… no words to express my sorrow for the family. Donna’s spirit radiated boundless love and warmth… no question how many people she impacted positively. May her legacy of light remain bright for all time. 💞

Dear Barry and family. We are so saddened by this tremendous loss. Donna was an intelligent, passionate, funny and dignified lady who impacted the Village Shul community a very significant way. She was a powerhouse who knew exactly what to do and when. Most of all she was a caring wife and mother who always put her family first. May her memory be a blessing and may she be a powerful advocate on high for her beautiful family and klal Yisrael . Arthur Birenbaum and Suzanne Rotter

Barry & family, Janice and I wanted to send our condolences on your loss. Donna was a beautiful woman, both inside and out, and will be missed by everyone who knew her. May her memory be for a blessing. Janice & Abe Glowinsky

Dear Barry and family, We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family on the passing of your beloved Donna. May you all be comforted during this difficult time and May her memory be a blessing today and always.

So sorry for your lose. Dona, a special lady, warm hearted and supportive mom and grandma Sending my deepest condolences to you, Barry Jaclyn and Mitchell Olivia Haim and family Thinking of you, vivi

Dear Barry, My condolences on your loss.

Dear Barry and family, I was saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. May her memory live on through your beautiful children and grandchildren.

Dearest mishpachat Bank. It was the profoundest sadness and heavy heart that I learned of Donna's passing. Forgive me for not attending the Shiva; I am at the end of a cold and needed to stay safe and ensure your safety as well. I did not know that Donna was unwell. I do know - i myself and every single soul at Toronto Heschel - that Donna was an absolute force of nature - in all she created and organized and envisioned. Hers was the kind of imagining that swept us all away, her impact ongoing and continuously rich and daring. I am so grateful, Barry, Mitchell and Jaclyn, for your inspiring mother and grandmother. Her memory is indeed a blessing, always. Sending much love and wishes for 'long life!'. Morah Judy

Dear Barry and family- We are heartbroken to hear that Donna passed away. There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your family . Please know that we have been thinking of you all during this difficult time. Donna was a warm, smart, articulate and inspiring person. She will be missed.

Barry: Sincerest condolences to the family.

Dear Barry, what a beautiful legacy Donna and you have created. Mitchell and Olivia, Shawn and Leore, Jackie and Eden, your entire family and the Henn family, the Jewish community, friends and those touched by Donna's generosity and love, all saddened by great loss. During Hahukkah and on the shortest day of the year Donna, followed the light. Donna's light, love, energy and warmth continue. May her memory be for a blessing.

Dear Barry & family, I was shocked to hear about Dear Donna My sincere condolences to all of you. She was a very special woman. Love 💕 Libby & Family

So sorry to hear about Donna’s passing. She was a wonderful person. My condolences.

Dear Barry, I am so very sorry to hear the sad news about Donna's passing. I am sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. May her memory be a blessing.

My deepest condolences to Barry and family. I was so saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. Donna was a wonderful person. I have such fond memories of my chats with Donna on Glenayr…. Always kind, interested and concerned about others….. had interesting perspectives and held family always close to her heart. May her memory always be a blessing to all of you.

Iam very sorry for your loss of yor wife Donna