Frank Halpern

Ephraim ben Smarol ve Esther

Frank Halpern passed away at age 92, on Tuesday, January 30, after a brief battle against the COVID virus. He will be remembered with love by his wife of more than 55 years, Carolan, and his children, Jeffrey, George and his partner Jaime Kawamoto as well as his sister-in-law Christine.

Memorial donations to Kerry’s Place Autism Services (https://www.kerrysplace.org/) or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

Date of Death: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Yahrzeit Day: 20 Shevat

Date of Funeral: Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Time of Funeral: 11:00 AM

Memorial Service Location: Steeles Memorial Chapel Service

Burial Service Location: Dawes Road Cemetery (Old McCaul Section) - 3169 St. Clair Ave. E., Scarborough, M1L 1V5

Shiva Details: Family and friends are invited back to the residence following the burial. Shiva will continue on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday - Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Shiva Location: 4005 Bayview Ave. #302, Toronto, M2M 3Z9

Message of Condolence

Posted on 30.01.2024 - 4:18 PM

Jason Monas

Dear Carolan, Jeffrey, George, Jaime We are so saddened to hear of your loss. We remember cousin Frank with great fondness for his gentle and kind spirit, intellect, and sense of humour. He had a wonderful way of grasping the essence of any topic of conversation and adding a simple and often witty observation. We so much appreciated his caring and sweet soul, always asking about how others were doing with genuine interest. He will be greatly missed! Love, Jason and Ruth Monas

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 4:31 PM

Rose & Gerry Gelman

Sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences. Rose & Gerry Gelman

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 4:35 PM

Jeff Rosen

To Carolan, Jeffrey, George and Jaime. Please accept my deepest condolences to you on the passing of your beloved husband and father. I know he meant the world to you. I know how much you treasured each other. May he continue to live in your memories.

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 5:20 PM

Larry Tomlin

Frank was a wonderful man with a unique sense of humor. He will be deeply missed.

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 5:29 PM

Sarah Libman and Jenny Libman

Carolan and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Our entire family sends their love and condolences

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 5:41 PM

Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf

Dear Carolan, My sincere condolences on your loss. I hope you and your family can take strength and comfort in one another during this painful time. Baruch Dayan Ha'Emeth. May his memory be for blessing. Andy

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 5:50 PM

Alice Jara

Carolan, George and Jeff I’m so sad to hear of Franks passing. My deepest condolences to all of you. He was such a gentle kind soul.

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 5:57 PM

Ella Burakowski

Dear Carolan, Jeffrey, George and Jaime. I’m so very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. I remember how you used to talk about Frank at the CJN office all the time. 55 years of marriage is a union few people reach. May the wonderful memories you shared comfort you through this time of grief. May Frank’s memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 6:11 PM

Shirley Osler {Singer}

Dear Carolan and family SIncere condolences on your loss. May you be comforted among the mourners of Jerusalem and Zion

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 6:34 PM

Bill and Elaine Drew

So sad to read that Frank (Z'L) passed away. We worked together for many years in the automotive business.He was such a kind and gentle soul. Always with a smile on his face and working so hard and never complained. May the wonderful memories you shared comfort you through this time of grief. May you know no more sorrow. BDE

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 7:25 PM

Paul and Lorraine Wise

We send our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Frank. I had the privilege of knowing both Frank and Paul since 1958 when we lived together in the Frat house on Huron St. I will always remember him as a fine and gentle person. We wish you strength at this difficult time. BDH'E

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 8:33 PM

Merle Kravitz

Dear Carolan, My heart is with you and the family at this time of Frank’s passing. My thoughts of our dear Frank go back to our Kitchener days and come forward over many years to time with family and at the Gates. May the love and life you shared bring comfort.

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 8:42 PM

Irene and Sidney Papernick

Dear Carolan and Family, Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Frank. Over the years when we crossed paths, Frank, z”l would always ask about family and always had a kind word to share. A true mensch. May you be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Irene and Sidney Papernick

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 8:56 PM

Rochelle Monas

Dear Carolan, George and Jeffrey, It is with a heavy heart that I express my condolences to you on hearing of Frank's passing. Throughout my life every encounter with Frank demonstrated his kindness, care and compassion for others. He always asked me about myself, my family and never did I hear him utter an unkind word. I recall vividly how he approached me once at a family funeral when my father was struggling physically and encouraged me to take care of my father. May you be comforted in remembering his kindness. Lots of Love, Rochelle (aka Raizel)

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Posted on 30.01.2024 - 10:53 PM

Susan Monas

Frank was a soft-spoken, kind, gentle soul. May you find comfort from all those who surround you in love and memories. May his soul go gently into the night.

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 8:05 AM

Carmela Borraccia

Carolan, Jeffrey, George and Jaime, my deepest condolences to you all. Very sorry for your loss.

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 9:21 AM

Frances and Stephen Kraft

To Carolan and family, we were very sorry to hear this news. Frank always struck us as such a nice man, with an innate gentle and kind manner. We enjoyed chatting with him whenever we saw him. Wishing you strength and much comfort now and in the days and months ahead. May his memory always be a blessing.

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 10:52 AM

Dianne Gaggi

Carolan, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of Frank, your lifetime partner. I recall meeting him at one of the AGMs and quickly noted the caring interaction between the two of you, along with his sense of humour. My sincere blessings to you and your family. Dianne

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 11:49 AM

Osman Gelle

To Carolan, Jeff and the Halpern Family. We wanted to take moment to extend our sincerest condolences to all of you. Wishing your family the strength and fortitude to get through this difficult time. Your friends and colleagues at Kerry's Place Autism Services.

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 12:02 PM

Denny Milberg

Dear Carolan and Family, I'm very sorry to hear of Frank's sudden passing today. I know how hard it is to lose a loving partner and parent after such a long and successful marriage. My heart goes out to all of you.

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 1:50 PM

Susan Shiffman

Dear Carolan- very sorry to see that your dear husband has passed may you be comforted by all the good memories Susan (Burke)Shiffman

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 7:00 PM

Terry Goldenberg

Carolan, I haven’t seen you in many years but I want to express my condolences on the loss of your husband. May all the wonderful memories bring comfort to you and your family.

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 7:37 PM

Beverley Zacks

A true mensch in every way. My condolences to his family. Beverley Zacks

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 9:18 PM

Grace Zweig

Dear Carolan . My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Please accept my since condolences.

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 10:28 PM

Rochelle and Mel Reingold

Carolan and family, Mel and I want you to know how sorry we were to read about Frank. He was a very kind person and will be missed. Hopefully all your good memories will bring you strength.

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Posted on 31.01.2024 - 11:08 PM

Sharon Shuster

Dear Carolan, George and Jeffrey. My deepest condolences for your loss. I remember Frank fondly, as we all gathered together at Bubbie's apartment on the weekends. He was one of the kindest and most thoughtful person, I have ever had the pleasure knowing and talking to. Love cousin Sharon

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Posted on 01.02.2024 - 7:45 AM

Gloria Clamen

Carolan and Family, my deepest condolences on your profound loss.

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Posted on 01.02.2024 - 10:30 AM

Haley Thomas

Carolan and family, Thinking of you all with the recent passing of your husband and father. Frank was a wonderful and kind man. Each time I met with him, he always asked about how I was doing and how my family was doing. He will be missed.

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Posted on 01.02.2024 - 4:25 PM

Brenda and Marvin Zuker

To Carolan, Jeffrey, George, Jaime and Christine. We will always remember Frank as a warm, soft spoken and kind-hearted individual. Unfortunately due to circumstances we were unable to spend time with you as we would have preferred and liked. In any event we have enjoyable and loving memories of when we were all together at family functions. We will miss him.

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Posted on 04.02.2024 - 2:51 AM

Norma Landau

I remember Frank as such a kind and friendly man, interested in anything that concerned his wife or children, and absolutely nuts about sports. He was a totally responsible adult, a mensch.

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Posted on 04.02.2024 - 2:54 AM

Norma Landau

I remember Frank as such a kind and friendly man, interested in anything that concerned his wife or children, and absolutely nuts about sports. He was a totally responsible adult, a mensch. My condolences to Carolan, George, and Jeff.

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Posted on 04.02.2024 - 1:23 PM

Ron Csillag

Hi Carolan Please accept my deepest condolences. I recall our rides home from the CJN, when you spoke so highly of Frank. I hope his memory brings you peace.

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Posted on 04.02.2024 - 7:22 PM

Patricia Rucker

Dear Carolan and family, I was so sorry to learn of Frank's passing. From our very earliest acquaintance at the Moms and Tots playgroup at the North York Public Library (remember those days, with George and Elizabeth?) I could sense how close a family you were. And he was a such a source of strength and support to you during all the years that followed. My deepest condolences.

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Posted on 04.02.2024 - 9:42 PM

Sam and Eveline Berger

Dear Carolan and Family Sam and I would like to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Frank. He was a wonderful man with unique sense of humour.

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Posted on 11.02.2024 - 3:36 PM

RUTH SCHWEITZER

My condolences to my good friend Carolan and her family on the passing of their beloved Frank. Carolan and I became friends during the years we worked together at the Canadian Jewish News. Although superficially we had little else in common, I was happy when our friendship continued when we were no longer colleagues at the paper. During 20 years of friendship, I felt I got to know her husband Frank and their sons, George and Jeffrey, through the stories she told me about them. I’m sorry for their loss of a kind and easygoing husband and dad.

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