Elisa Bederman - Steeles Memorial Chapel

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Elisa Bederman on August 18, 2018. Predeceased by her husband and the light of her life, Shloime Bederman z”l. Elisa adored her children, Sonia and Joel, Francine and Alex, and cherished her grandchildren, Ylana and Alan, Keren, Jaime and Jack, and Dani. Elisa was a most doting great-grandmother to Jacob. Huge thanks and gratitude to Leizl for her love, warmth and compassion over the last 8 years. Sincere thanks to Tina Passakis and Dr. Dahlia Balaban of the Freeman Centre for Palliative Care. Elisa will be remembered by her friends and family as exceptionally generous, an artist, a friend and a survivor.

The funeral service will be held at Steeles Memorial Chapel on Monday, August 20 at 11 a.m.; interment at Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Lodzer section. Shiva to be observed at 45 Glen Cedar Rd., Toronto. Morning services will be held weekdays at 7 a.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. Evening services to take place at 8 p.m. daily. (Visitors welcome anytime except between 5-7 p.m.) Shiva concludes on Sunday morning. Donations may be made to the Bederman-Kurtz Endowment Fund at Baycrest, 416-785-2875 www.baycrest.org/donate.

Message of Condolence

Posted on 19.08.2018 - 6:36 PM

Carole and Arnold Machtinger

Dear Sonia and Francine and Family, Our most sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother. May her memory be as a blessing

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Posted on 19.08.2018 - 7:40 PM

Judi Cohen

My sincere condolences on the passing of your amazing mother and family matriarch. Your parents always had a special place in my heart. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Posted on 19.08.2018 - 9:57 PM

Sherry and Betty

So sorry to learn of this. Sounds like she was exceptional. Our sympathy to you and Joel and the whole family. Sherry Kelner and Betty Cohen.

Posted on 20.08.2018 - 9:41 AM

Phyllis Korman

My thoughts are with you st this time. It is always difficult to lose a parent . I hope the many memories of your mother will be a great comfort to you and your family. Phyllis Korman

Posted on 20.08.2018 - 10:09 AM

Arlene

Dear Fran and Sonia,Your dear mother's legacy is you. you are the best daughters and the best sisters.Knowing you both was knowing your mother was a great person. Her light in the world continues in you both.

Posted on 20.08.2018 - 10:19 AM

Jan Boyd

Dear Francine and Sonia - On behalf of all of us at Mountainview Adult Day Program, our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. Mrs. Bederman had been a club member early on in 2010 and remained active and involved until a few months ago. Our sincerest condolences go out to your and your families during this very sad time. Jan Boyd, Social Worker Baycrest Community Day Centre for Seniors

Posted on 21.08.2018 - 12:22 AM

Woodlawn Pottery Studio

Dear Francine and Sonia, The members of Woodlawn Pottery Group offer their sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mother. She was a a regular visitor at our annual show and we all appreciated her love of art and her love of her family. May the memories of all the good times you have shared be your strength and light in the dark days.

Posted on 21.08.2018 - 1:54 AM

Elie and Ayelet Friedman

Dear Sonia and Family, We'd like to send you our deepest condolences in the loss of your dear mother. May her memory be a blessinng.

Posted on 29.08.2018 - 4:01 PM

Shira Herzstein

My sincere condolences for your loss. I was fortunate to know Elisa for a few years. I worked with Elisa in the Mountainview Club and Cafe Europa. She was a wonderful woman. I always enjoyed talking to her and looked forward to her warm welcome and smile. Shira Herzstein (Recreationist at Baycrest)