Malvina Shabes

The service will be live streamed at https://smclive.ca/

Loving mother to Jeff and Steve and mother-in-law to Jacqeline. Memorial donations may be may to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario 416-967-5900.

Date of Death: Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Yahrzeit Day: 23 Cheshvan

Date of Funeral: Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Beth Emeth bais Yehuda Synagogue section

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 4:54 PM

Shayna Menkes

I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing, she was an incredible lady! Thinking of you all and your family during this difficult time. Shayna

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 5:50 PM

Malka and Victor Arluk

So sorry for your loss. BDE.

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 5:52 PM

Esther and Fred Bloch

Dear Jeff and Jacqueline. We are so sorry for your loss. May your mother's memory always be a blessing. Esther and Fred Bloch

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 6:26 PM

Philip Drash

Baruch dayan Ha'emet. Please accept my condolences, Jeff. May your Mother's memory be a blessing. Phil

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 6:26 PM

Usha and Chuck Meister

Jeff and Steve. Usha and I want to convey our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and all in your family. Your mother has always been such a loving and caring person. Usha and I have always marveled at her unique combination of elegance and wisdom. As your childhood friend I have known Visia for exactly 50 years and I have many warm memories of the times I have visited your home and also the times Visia has been there for me, Usha and my family in so many ways. She was truly remarkable. All our love and thoughts go out to you. Usha and Chuck Meister.

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 6:29 PM

Audrey Inksater

Dear Jeff, Steve and Family, After treating Visia as a physiotherapist for several months, she came a close friend. She was a caring, empathetic, warm and beautiful lady. Her family meant the world to her and she shared many stories with me. She was a true gift. I wish you all my sincere condolences. Hold on to the fond memories to give you strength. Take care of one another. Warm wishes, Audrey.

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 7:14 PM

Pauline Schwartz

With heartfelt condolences at this very difficult & emotional time in your lives. Loved your mommy! Hold on to all your incredible memories! Pauline & Mendl Schwartz & family

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 8:35 PM

Irma and Howard Reffes

Our hearfelt condolences on your loss. we shall always remember her caring and genuine nature and the good times we spent. may her memory be for a blessing. Irma and Howard Reffes

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 9:38 PM

Alisa and Meir Schwartz

To the Shabes and Ingber Families: We are very sorry to hear of Visha's passing. She was truly greater than life; a caring, beautiful and elegant lady. May your memories of her give you strength.

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 10:13 PM

Fred Levitt

My sincere condolences to you Jeff and Steve. Your mother and late father treated me with kindness and respect when ever I visited your home.

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Posted on 10.11.2020 - 11:35 PM

Tracey Starr

Dear Jeff, Steve and Family, Visia was such a kind-hearted and warm person. She had a smile that lit up the room and always made me feel welcome. I first met her in 1977 when Pauline moved to the neighborhood. We shared many family occasions together over the years. She was always genuinely interested in how I was doing and had the opportunity to get to know George, Jade and my mom. Our heartfelt condolences. May your Mom’s memory be a blessing. Thinking of all you. Tracey, George & Jade

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 7:19 AM

Edie Weisbrod

Dear Jeff, Jacqueline and Steve I am so sorry for your loss. May her memories help you through these difficult times.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 8:16 AM

Judith Deri

Dear Steve, Jeff and your families, My sincere condolences for the loss of Visia. I have many memories over the years of sharing holidays, weddings with the Ingber family and visiting at her house. Her great style; her wonderful singing voice during our Passover services. May your good memories of Visia sustain you. Love, judy deri.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 8:39 AM

Robert M. Jacobs

My sincerest condolences on your loss. Your mom was warm, loving and a bright light. She will be missed.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 8:53 AM

Judy Deri

Dear Steve and Jeff and your families, My condolences for the loss of Visia. I have many memories of celebrations with Visia and you at the Ingber household and the visits with Visia at her house; her great style, her great singing voice. May the good memories sustain you. Love, Judy Deri

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 9:34 AM

tamara broder

So sorry to hear of your loss Jeff. Our condolences to you and to your family- Tamara Broder, Brian, Kaille and Sasha Goldman

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 10:05 AM

Pearl and Norman Rosen

Dear Jeff, Jacqueline & family, We send our sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear mother. May her memory forever be a blessing and source of comfort. Pearl, Norm, Josh and Lindsay Rosen

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 10:11 AM

The Gerhardfamily

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. She was a lovely woman and will be sorrly missed by all who knew her

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 10:26 AM

Susan Yellin

Howard and I want to send our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is never easy. We hope you will find comfort in the memories you shared with your mother. Baruch dayan Ha'emet. Susan Yellin and Howard Iseman

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 10:32 AM

Norval Wener

Jeff and Steve, So sorry to hear of Visha's passing. Such great memories of her. Elegant, beautiful, thoughtful and someone who spoke her mind. She and your dad added such style and energy to all our family gatherings. We send you our love. Norval and Barbara

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 11:08 AM

Ian and Sarah Maged

Dear Jeff and family, Baruch Dayan Emet. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Ian and Sarah M.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 11:18 AM

Malet Dennis

My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. May the fond memories help you during your time of grief

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 12:58 PM

Brian Goldman and Tamara Broder

Jeff, we are so sorry for your loss.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 2:12 PM

Sharon Chodirker

Dear Jeff, Chaim and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Please know our thoughts are with you at this difficult time and may your happy memories of your Mom help you get though this difficult time.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 2:39 PM

Allan Friedman

Hi Jeff, Steve and family, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom. I remember her fondly as a wonderful friend to my parents, among others. Baruch Dayan Emet...may her memory always be a blessing.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 2:48 PM

James Nardai

Jeff So so sorry for your loss Deborah & James

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 3:39 PM

Lily & Syd

Dear Jeff. So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your mother, but after hearing your eulogy I wish I had known her. We wish you and Jacqueline every happiness from this time forward.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 3:48 PM

Phyllis Douglas

Dear Jeff, Jaqueline and family: I am so sorry to hear of your beloved mother's passing. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. May your memories of her give you strength .

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 4:04 PM

Flora and Howsrd Green

Flora and I want to express our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. May the memory of your Mother bring comfort to you.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 4:39 PM

Randi and Ian Fromowitz

Jeff and Steve were so very sorry for your Loss, May the memory of your mom stay with you forever.

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 6:57 PM

Sharon Harris

Jeff and family. I am truly sorry of the passing of your mom. The way you spoke about your mom she sounded like a remarkable lady. My heartfelt condolences, during this very difficult time. May your mom’s memory be a blessing. Sharon

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 7:16 PM

Jane Robertson

Dear Steve and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Condolences and virtual hugs. Jane Robertson and Hart Robinson

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 7:19 PM

Jane Robertson

Dear Steve So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our condolences to your family and also to all of your mother's friends. Virtual hugs. Jane Robertson & Hart Robinson

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 8:17 PM

Shel Krakofsky

Dear Jeff & Steven , As you probably know, when Joe first came to Canada, and later his future bride Visia, they both lived with us on top of Uncle Charlie's store. I still vividly remember my excitement at suddenly having an older brother and sister ! And the fun they both provided in those early years. May your good memories of Visia , including her outgoing nature and gracefulness, help during these difficult times. Shel & Dalia

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 8:29 PM

Cantor Gary Zener

Dear Jeff: Please allow me to express sincerest and heartfelt condolences to you and your dear family on the loss of your beloved mother

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Posted on 11.11.2020 - 8:34 PM

Cantor Gary Zener

I pray for yours, and your family's well being now and always. Your mother was a blessed woman to have raised such a wonderful, warm kind son. Certainly a great tribute to her. May the Almighty grant you all strength, comfort and peace in the days ahead. Blessings and love. Warmly, Gary Zener.

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 9:12 AM

Lynne Marmurek

Jeff and Steve, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of her and all of the times our families spent together. She was always so interested in me and my well being. May her memory be a blessing. Sending love, Lynne

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 11:05 AM

Pauline Elias

Dear Jeff and Steven, my deepest condolences at this time. My heart is filled with memories of Roberta Drive sitting in the kitchen with your mom Mrs. Dworkin and Manya....so many memories . Your mother was a source of comfort and wisdom to me all those years ago. She was so wise and interesting. We are losing all our mothers one by one .....May she Rest In Peace -

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 11:19 AM

Linda and Ronnie Rotman (Corey's parents.)

Jeff and all of your family, our condolences in your loss. Be comforted in all of the wonderful memories that you all made together.

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 3:08 PM

Erica Recreation Dept

I am so sorry to hear about our sweet Visia. It was such a pleasure getting to work with her and meet her loving family. I will never forgot how she memorized my name and be very disappointed if I forgot to give her a big hug and blow her a kiss when I arrived. She had a huge heart and great sense of humour, she is dearly missed by us all.

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 3:55 PM

Alana

I love Visia like my own. She has so much love to give, her smile brighten one day. She renembers my name from the first day I walked into Elder. On returning from my day off she would say I was looking for you, you weren't her. I would explain my day off to her and she would say hope you rested. She spoke highly of her sons Jeff and Steve, her daughter-in-law has a special place in her heart. She know how to love and she was very kind. My deepest sympathy to family and friends.

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 5:37 PM

Allan H. Socken

Michelle and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. She was a wonderful woman who I fondly remember having Shabbat dinner with on many occasions. I enjoyed speaking with her and will always carry with me the interesting stories that she shared. Wishing you all a long life.

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 6:42 PM

Steve Ingber and Michelle Crystal

Aunt Visha was an amazing woman who always made us smile and laugh. Our sincerest condolences to the whole Shabes and Ingber family. She will be truly missed by everyone.

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 8:04 PM

Sarah Klaiman

Steve and family I did not now your mother but I know what the loss of parent is and I wish you comfort in the memories you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Posted on 12.11.2020 - 9:37 PM

Saul and Goldie Barth

Dear Jeff and Steve. Saul and I were very sad to hear of Visia’s passing. We have such fond memories of both your parents and their kindness. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Saul & Goldie

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Posted on 13.11.2020 - 7:26 AM

Debbie & Richard Posner

Dear Steve, our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. May her memory be a blessing - the Posner family

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Posted on 13.11.2020 - 1:03 PM

Julie Tran

I am so sorry for your loss Jeff and Steven. Visia was a beautiful, kind and charismatic lady. I will miss her so muchhh! I will miss her hugs and cuddles. Please take care and thank you for allowing me to be apart of your moms life.

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Posted on 13.11.2020 - 6:39 PM

Sue-Ann Levy

So sorry to read of Visia's passing. I got to know her in 147 Elder where she was with my dad Lou. She was always lovely ,bright and cheerful. So sorry for your loss.

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Posted on 14.11.2020 - 7:23 PM

Stevie Blitzer

Dear Jeff and Steve I have so many good memories of your mom and spending time at your house in our earlier years. Playing and watching hockey and wrestling on tv. Your mom was great. I always felt her warmth when seeing her in later years. She is missed very much. Stevie B

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Posted on 15.11.2020 - 9:41 AM

Michael and Martine

Dear Jeff and Jacqueline, Our deepest condolences go out to you both at this time on the sudden loss of your mother and mother-in law. May all your memories of her live on in your hearts forever.

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Posted on 16.11.2020 - 7:49 PM

Lorie Shentow

I learned about Malvina‘s death on the CBC news this evening. I got to know her a little bit when I visited my own mother at Elder Street. My very sincere condolences. May her memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 17.11.2020 - 8:45 AM

David Star

Very sorry to hear the news of your mother’s passing. I saw Jeff on TV describing the sad loss and how Covid took Malvina away and alone. My parents Jack and Dora Szmeiser were very good friends.

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Posted on 17.11.2020 - 11:40 AM

Avi

Hi, I did not know Malvina or the family, but I read the article about Malvina and I was touched. I am familiar first hand with the terrible nature of Alzheimer's & can understand the difficulty. I do not have first hand knowledge of COVID. BDE. May Malvina's soul be a blessing for all and may the mourners be comforted.

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Posted on 17.11.2020 - 3:32 PM

Sharon Chodirker

Dear Jeff and family, Chaim and I are so saddened to know of your Mom’s passing and from Covid which I didn’t know right away. I saw her story on CBC last night and just now heard your interview on CBC radio about your Mother and homes for the aged at this time-Kol Hakavod to you for telling her story and being so vocal. Please know we are thinking of you and wish you only Simchas....be well.

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Posted on 17.11.2020 - 3:37 PM

Sharon Chodirker

Dear Jeff and Family, Chaim and I are so saddened to know of your Mom’s passing..and from Covid, which I only learned last night after watching her story on CBC. Kol Hakavod to you for making her story known on CBC news and Radio 1 which I just heard today. Please know we are thinking of you and hope your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Simchas...

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Posted on 17.11.2020 - 6:46 PM

Susan

I read the article on your mom, Malvina, on CBC. My condolences to her Jeff, Stephen and all her family (blood or not). She is/was a beautiful person and also a very stunning bride as seen in the picture that is posted. Malvina and her husband are a very beautiful and loving couple. A very sad way to pass after the earlier life she would have lived. Xoxo may you rest in peace Malvina.

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Posted on 19.11.2020 - 2:19 AM

George Berger

Dear Jeff, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. May you find comfort in your memories of her, and may you and your family never encounter sorrow again. George Berger

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Posted on 26.11.2020 - 1:08 PM

Lorraine Gottlieb

Dear Jeff, Steve and your families, I've only just heard this sad news and send you love and support during this difficult time. I have so many memories of your mom as we all grew up together. Stay strong, Lorraine

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