Frieda Chorner-Laufer - Steeles Memorial Chapel

It is with very loving hearts that we say goodbye to our wonderful mother Frieda Chorner Laufer. On Saturday, November 7th, 2020, she went peacefully with her children Barry, Wayne, Michelle and Robert by her side. Wife of the late Alec Chorner and Jack Laufer. Daughter of the late Harry and Mary Lieberbaum, sister and sister-in-law of the late Joe Lieberman, Elsie and Eddy Tennen, Rose and Al Berman, Harry Socket and Dave Greenberg. Survived by her sister Becky Greenberg and brother-in-law Jack Ritchie and sister-in-law Edna Lieberman.

Loved by daughters-in-law Karen Chorner, Karen Nagasawa, Zena Chorner and son-in-law Laurie Alber. Cherished and adored by her grandchildren Nikki Alber, Kyle Alber (Angela Koutros), Zane Chorner (Hailey Marcus), Paige Chorner (Adam Lachance) and Aden Chorner. Remembered with love by her many nieces and nephews.

Frieda grew up in a loving home and family always remained most important to her. She worked hard all her life to provide for her children and instil the values that were passed on by her parents. She was a woman of strength, courage, integrity and selflessness. Her grandchildren meant the world to her. Growing up, they spent every weekend with her creating a loving bond that they will never forget. May she rest in peace and her memory live on forever. We love you!!!!!!!

The family is receiving an outdoor shiva visit on Sunday November 8th, 2020 at 28 Venice Crescent in Thornhill from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call before arriving due to COVID-19 restrictions 647-444-6222 or 416-818-7201

Memorial donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Foundation 416-480-4483

Message of Condolence

Posted on 07.11.2020 - 6:00 PM

Markowitz Family

To our loving cousins, our hearts are breaking at the loss of your wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, our beloved Aunt Frieda. We will all miss her dearly. Condolences to you all. With Love, Marla and Cary, Rachel and Oren, Carly and Daniel, and Adam.

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Posted on 07.11.2020 - 6:25 PM

Mona Sherman

I am so very sorry for your loss. I spent many days at your kitchen table when we were growing up. Your mom was an elegant woman with a great sense of humour! Sending love to all of you ♥️

Posted on 07.11.2020 - 8:27 PM

Samir Malhotra

I am sorry for your loss. Sending my heartfelt condolences to your entire family.

Posted on 07.11.2020 - 9:28 PM

Lawrence & Rhonda Greenberg

Our hearts go out to our entire Family at this most difficult time. Auntie Frieda was a special member, whose legacy, will live on for years to come. Rest in peace Auntie Frieda we love and will miss you very much. Lawrie & Rhonda Greenberg

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 12:47 AM

Lori Weston

Sincere condolences to you all...Rob, we had the pleasure of meeting your beautiful mother and your family at your 50th birthday and it was so touching to see the love and bond you all share. Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time.

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 8:50 AM

Ted Berman and Family

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your Family at this very sad time. May her memory be a blessing

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 9:56 AM

Jeanie and Bob Seigel

Karen and Wayne and Family and the Chorner Families. There is never the right time to loose a beloved Mother and Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. Our sincere condolences. May her wonderful memories ease your sadness. Fondly Jeanie and BobSeigel

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 9:58 AM

Rhonda & Craig Oxley

Wayne, Karen, Michelle and families, so sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time in your lives. May her memory be a blessing to all of you and she is forever in your hearts.

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 10:31 AM

Jay Teichman

My mother, Ferne, and Frieda were great friends. I am so sad today. Frieda was a lovely, charming, warm lady, and I loved her. My deepest condolences.

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 11:07 AM

Rose and Harry Sultz

Dear Family, It is with great sadness that we learned of Frieda’s passing. She was a wonderful person as well as a great friend with whom we enjoyed plays and musical theatre together. We will miss her greatly and hope that the wonderful times that you enjoyed together will in some way ease your loss.

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 11:08 AM

leone and Julie Saltzman

We are so sorry for your loss.Frieda was such a vibrant and outgoing person and always a pleasure to be with. May she rest in peace.

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 11:17 AM

Fran

So sorry to hear of my dear friend's passing. We had some great times together. BIRTHDAY lunches , our twice a week maj games. Frieda, you will be missed. My condolences to your whole family

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 11:25 AM

Eileen Landau

To Frieda’s family: I was neighbour of this lovely woman for many years on Yonge Street. I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to your whole family. May your memories of times spent together help ease the grief you now share.

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 11:49 AM

Gail & Howard Axelrod

Our deepest condolences to Becky and Frieda’s children and grandchildren. She was a lovely lady. Gail, Howard & Justin Axelrod

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 12:13 PM

Sue Miller

Dear Barry and Zena and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending you love and comfort at this time.

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 12:57 PM

Marni, Adam, Lorne, and Josh Donsky

Michelle, Laurie, Nikki, Kyle, Angela and Chorner Families, we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 5:29 PM

Esther and Gary Lieberman

Dear Aunt Becky, Barry & Zena, Wayne & Karen, Michelle and Laurie, Robert & Karen and families, Our deepest condolences to all of you. We are heartbroken over this tremendous loss. Aunt Frieda was a beautiful person inside and out. She was warm, loving and kind. We will always cherish our wonderful memories of her. We love her and she will forever be in our hearts. Gary, Esther, Hali, Mike, Jesse, Jenna, Cole, Shane and Avi

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 8:13 PM

Carolyn Wagman

Dear Wayne, Karen, Zayne and Paige....we are so very sorry for your loss. Your mom, your bubbie was a beautiful lady in all ways. Classy, always a smile and a kind word. She will be missed to be sure. Wishing you all no more sorrow. Heartfelt condolences. Rob & Kellie and Carolyn

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 8:36 PM

Frances Shifman

Dear Sweet Michelle, Norman and I are deeply saddened to read about the death of your gentle mother. She was a real lady... elegant, friendly and kind. I know she'll be missed by the whole family. I am getting over a flu and we're awaiting covid results from one of the grandchildren, so we were unable to visit with you today. You are in our hearts and minds and the whole family sends sincere feelings of sympathy. Lean on Laurie ... he has very broad shoulders. With lots of love, Fran xoxoxo, with warm, loving regards from Norman, Allan and Jessie, Leanne and Lee and Joey.

Posted on 08.11.2020 - 9:10 PM

Janice Ross

Dear Barry and Zena, Mike and I were sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Our deepest condolences Janice Ross and family

Posted on 09.11.2020 - 12:36 PM

Jacquie Posa

Michelle, Laurie, Nikki, Kyle and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss of your mom, just know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. May the memories you have of your mom ease your loss and bring you comfort and courage as you face the days ahead. Your mom always made me feel at home in your house. Sharing in each others holidays and sleeping at your house, more than my own. She was such a hard working, beautiful lady, like a second mom for me growing up. She even let my children call her Bubbie. I still have the sweater she knit for Franco. As I pass this sweater on, I will make sure everyone knows who made it and all about the loving person she was. Hold on tight to the memories and lean on your family and friends for strength, and always remember how much you are loved. Rest in peace Frieda. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Love, Jacquie, Maurizio, Franco, David and Nicholas

Posted on 09.11.2020 - 1:39 PM

Getie Barnhardt

To Freida's loving family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. I will always remember sharing birthdays with her and our maj games. She is and will be missed by all. Getie

Posted on 09.11.2020 - 2:35 PM

Avi Pasternac

My most heartfelt and deepest condolences for the loss of Auntie Frieda. She was an amazing, warm, and sweet woman who would always put a smile on my face every time I had the pleasure of seeing her. She will be greatly missed. All my love to the family.

Posted on 09.11.2020 - 6:27 PM

Mitchell Shek

I was so sad to hear of Frieda’s passing . I so much admired her and spent many enjoyable meals with her and my uncle Jacovito when I passed through Toronto. We chatted often on the phone. She was an amazing lady and I will never forget her. May her memory be a source of comfort to her family and friends. Mitchell Shek

Posted on 09.11.2020 - 7:44 PM

Lawrence Scheinman

Barry and Zena and all the Chornor family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. May her memory be a blessing to all of you. DeeDee, Lawrence, Dianne, Cooper, and Taylor

Posted on 10.11.2020 - 11:00 AM

Enrique Laufer

Aunt Frieda was a beautiful woman, inside and out, a ray of light that illuminated the room with her wit, her optimism and her charisma. We adored her! She was, most of all, the best thing that happened to our Uncle Jack, that worshipped her. They were, together, the happiest of couples and hopefully they're now reunited. Yichyeh Zichrah Baruch! May her memory be forever blessed!...Blanca & Enrique Laufer

Posted on 10.11.2020 - 5:44 PM

Hyla Wallace

I send my heartfelt condolences to your entire family.

Posted on 11.11.2020 - 12:48 AM

Myra Nelson

To Frieda's Family....Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother with whom I played maj with Friday afternoons. I was very fond of her and I recently spoke to her on the telephone, but did not realize how soon after she would say good-bye forever. Hopefully the fond memories of Frieda will help you overcome this sad loss. I, among many others, will miss her.

Posted on 11.11.2020 - 11:03 AM

Lawrie Roberts

Barry , Zena and all families , very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Frieda. Lori & I send our heartfelt condolences. She was a remarkable women , and will be remembered always by everyone who knew her. Love Lawrie & Lori & Family.

Posted on 11.11.2020 - 6:19 PM

Rose Roberts

Barry and Zena, I am very sorry for your loss. Frieda was a lovely person. I saw her many times at 7300 Yonge when she & I lived there Always friendly and a kind person Please stay well. May her memories be a blessing Rose.

Posted on 11.11.2020 - 10:59 PM

Barb Katz

Wayne and Family, I am very sorry to hear about Freda. She was a lovely woman. Sending my deepest sympathy. ♥️

Posted on 13.11.2020 - 4:17 PM

Jeff Lanys and Mikki Shiff

Dear Wayne, Karen and the entire Chorner family: Our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother Frieda. Our families have a rich history together and we have fond memories of your mother in the old Tribell days and at Original Imports. Mostly, we remember her smile and laughter. We wish you great strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Posted on 14.11.2020 - 9:12 PM

Bob and Cindy (Ender) Miles

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Frieda was always asking about my Mom and Dad and sending them her love whenever we had the pleasure of spending time with the Greenberg and Pearlstein families. She was a lovely woman and we are so very sorry for your loss. May Frieda's memory be a blessing.