Melvyn Herbert Samuel

Melvyn (Mel) Herbert Samuel, born December 9, 1924 in Toronto, passed away suddenly on Sunday December 11, 2022, two days after celebrating his 98th birthday. Beloved wife of Hilda Samuel, cherished father of Marianne, Bill, and Paul (Annie). Treasured grandfather of James, Leah (Jay), Miriam, Yoni (Shoshanna), Naomi (David). Great-grandfather of Chaya Sarah, Fayge, Yaakov, Bracha, Chananya, Yosef, Yitzchak, Atara, Talia, Orly and Charlie.Melvyn was born in Toronto, Ontario. He served with honour in the Canadian Air Force, stationed in England during WWII. He was a pioneer in the travel business in Toronto and went on to teach at Sheridan college and eventually open up his own travel school. His wit, charm, sense of humour and oratory skills were unparalleled. His strength, modesty, smile, laugh, commitment to family and kindness will be greatly missed.

Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation 416-785-2875

In light of the impending severe weather the following are the updated Shiva details:18 William Carson Cres. #208, Toronto, M2P 2G6. (Hilda, Marianne & Bill). Thursday 2pm to 530pm and 7pm to 9pm. Friday 1pm to 3pm. Saturday 7pm to 9pm.184 Theodore Place, Thornhill (Paul). Thursday 1pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Friday 1pm to 3pm

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Posted on 11.12.2022 - 4:13 PM

Michael Winberg

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your father will be remembered as a man who lived his life well!

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Posted on 11.12.2022 - 4:51 PM

Lawrie Prusky

My condolences to all Mel's family. My mother Mim always had a special place in her heart for Mel and Hilda. May his memory be a blessing.

Posted on 11.12.2022 - 5:17 PM

Allan Papernick

So sorry to hear of Mel's sudden passing. He was my oldest cousin and I've known him all my life. I was always impressed with his perfect " radio" voice. He arranged my honeymoon in Nassau 56 years years ago. It was my Dad who encouraged his start in the travel business over 70 years ago. He was even a client of mine for a time but always my most respected cousin. Our condolences to The family. You were lucky to have him for almost a century.. Allan and Patti Papernick

Posted on 11.12.2022 - 6:51 PM

Joanie Shiner

Dear Hilda and Marianne and your family..Sending my condolences on the passing of Mel ,your husband and father and a grandfather Such a sweet man.....My sincere condolences..Hugs

Posted on 11.12.2022 - 7:01 PM

Ellen Levine

Dear Hilda and family I was so sorry to hear of Mel’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences to you and the whole family. We are down south so we won’t be able to do a shiva visit. But our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. May Mel’s memory be for a blessing.

Posted on 11.12.2022 - 7:27 PM

Honey Elmaleh

My condolences to the entire family on the loss of your dear father, grandfather & great-grandfather. BDE. He was such a friendly and lovely man.

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 12:06 AM

Tom Moos

Dear Mrs. Samuel, Marianne, Bill, Paul and families: In shock I read of Mr. Samuel's passing. Our family have known each other for many years from the travel industry, same Shul, close by neighbours at one time and mutual friends. Mr. Samuel was a highly respected gentleman in the industry who always greeted you with a beautiful smile. He would share his wisdom in the industry by developing and running his school. We mourn his passing and say Baruch Dayan Emet. May his neshama have an aliya and HaMakom Yenachem Etchem B'Toch Shaar Avalay Zion v'Yerushalayim. With fondness and great respect. Tom Moos and family

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 12:39 AM

Lou Elmaleh

BDE. My condolences to the entire Samuel family on the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had a great smile and sense of humour and a phenomenal soothing voice . I will miss our meetings at family events. May his Neshama have an alyah . May his memory provide comfort to all of you . Lou Elmaleh

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 6:58 AM

Gary Solomon

I have known Mr Samuel since I was 6 years old, a very lovely man.. I found him fascinating with all his talents. I wish condolences to the entire Samuel Family

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 7:06 AM

DOREEN

Dear Hilda,Paul and family: Sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Mel. He certainly will be missed. DOREEN RICH

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 10:25 AM

Ken Gutman

Paul and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May your Dad's memory always be for a Blessing. BDE

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 10:34 AM

Leon Kushner

Please accept our sincere condolences! He sounds like a real mensch! You were all blessed to have and know him. They say that tzadikim often die near their birthdate. Sounds like that was the case for your father.

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 11:18 AM

Janet-Lee and George Nadas

Dear Marianne, Hilda, Bill and Paul and family, Pease accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved father, husband and grandfather. I remember your dad very well from Temple Sinai and my visits to your home as a you girl. May his memory be a blessing and his neshuma have an aliya. Sincerely, Janet-Lee Nadas( nee Shvemar) and George

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 11:47 AM

Sarah and Larry Yarmus

Dear Hilda, Marianne, Bill, Paul & Annie, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband, dad, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather, Mel. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. May his memory be a source of inspiration to your entire family. Sarah & Larry Yarmus

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 12:29 PM

Lillian Chasin and George and Monica Auerbach

Our sincerest and warmest sympathies to Hilda,, Marianne and family. Mel was a gentle man with a beautiful smile. We have very sweet memories of him. Hugs to you all. May his memory be a blessing.

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 1:45 PM

Sharon List

Dear Hilda and Family Our thoughts are with you - may cherished memories of your beloved husband, father and grandfather be a blessing and bring comfort to your hearts and a smile to your lips. Bea, Sharon, Arlene, Jay & Hadassah and Janet

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 5:08 PM

Judith Goldstein

Dear Hilda, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. May all the good memories of your life together bring you some comfort at this sad time. Judith and Bob

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 6:25 PM

Willie Handler

Our sincere condolences to the Samuel family. Melvin was a friendly and kind person who will be missed by all. Willie and Mary Anne Handler

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 6:55 PM

Marcelo and Fran Augenblick

Our deepest condolences to the entire Samuel family. May his memory be a blessing.

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 8:12 PM

Ruth Altman

Dear Hilda and Family Our sincere condolences on Mel's passing. You were all so lucky to have such a 'mensch' for almost 3/ 4 of a century and what a role model for the younger generations. Family was everything to him and he was everything to his family. May his memory be a blessing to you all at this difficult time Ruthie and Terry Altman

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 8:55 PM

Wendy

So sorry to lose my oldest cousin. I remember my mother telling me how she used to babysit Melvyn when she was a teenager. So many family memories.

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 8:58 PM

Stephen Fruitman

So saddened to hear of the passing of my favourite uncle, but uplifted by the many fond memories he leaves us with after a long life lived well. An individual who can truly be characterized as a gentleman and a scholar.

Posted on 12.12.2022 - 9:16 PM

Mary-Anne Talbot

Dear Marianne & Family, My condolences on the loss of your Father Mary-Anne Talbot

Posted on 13.12.2022 - 5:34 AM

Dear Marianne , My condolences to you & your family on the loss of your Father

Posted on 13.12.2022 - 5:45 AM

Charles Lebow

Dear Paul and Annie, Thinking of you at this difficult time. May the naches that you get from your children and grandchildren be a condolence. Hamakom yenakhem etekhem betokh shaar avelay tziyon viyrushalayim.

Posted on 13.12.2022 - 2:25 PM

Steve and Marcelle Goldenberg

Paul, Annie, and Naomi, Our deepest condolences. May your memories of Melvyn serve as some comfort at this difficult time.

Posted on 13.12.2022 - 9:32 PM

Richard Liss

Dear Hilda, Marianne, Bill, Paul et al - on behalf of the Liss family please know we are thinking of you all. Mel held a special place in our hearts - we loved him dearly. He’ll be remembered by us with great fondness. We always looked forward to our visits together - your friendship with Jean and Bob was such a blessing.

Posted on 14.12.2022 - 7:35 PM

Gail Benick

Dear Marianne. My sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your beloved father. May his memory be for a blessing. Gail

Posted on 14.12.2022 - 10:25 PM

Fran Bacal

Dear Marianne and family. My condolences on the loss of your father. May the many memories of him be a comfort to you.

Posted on 15.12.2022 - 9:39 AM

LINDA GRUSON

Dear Marianne: So sorry to hear this sad news. I hope you and your family will be comforted by warm memories of your father. My thoughts are with you. Linda Gruson

Posted on 18.12.2022 - 4:56 PM

Harriette Fleising

Sol and I are expressing our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear father. May his neshama have an Aliyah! May your father be an intervenor from Above looking after his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim!

Posted on 22.12.2022 - 10:07 PM

Meredith Brydone

My sincere condolences Hilda and Paul and to your family at this time. May Mel rest in peace.

Posted on 11.01.2023 - 9:24 AM

Carol Pilon

Dear Hilda, Paul and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mel. I remember seeing him all the time in the circular driveway at the office dropping Hilda off. My thoughts are with you! Carol Pilon

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