Rene Cohen

This service will be livestreamed on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., at http://smclive.ca

COHEN, Rene – On Monday, January 17, 2022 at North York General Hospital. Rene Cohen, beloved wife of the late Aaron. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Grace and Moti Renkosinski. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Eddie and Elaine Bielawsky. Cherished Safta of Natalie and Jeremy, Ben, and Adam and Laella, and Great Safta of Sierra, Hallel, Blake, Lev, and Tagel. Memorial donations may be made to Magen David Adom at 416-780-0034, or Chabad Lubavitch of Markham at 905-886-0420.

Date of Death: Monday, January 17, 2022

Yahrzeit Day: 15 Shevat

Date of Funeral: Thursday, January 20, 2022

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Shaarei Tefillah Synagogue section

Shiva Details: Private shiva

Message of Condolence

Posted on 18.01.2022 - 2:49 PM

Rachel Zimner

Dear Grace, Moti, Natalie, Ben and Adam: I am extremely saddened to hear of Safta Rene’s passing. I felt like I grew up with her as my safta as well. I have weekly memories when Safta would be over at Grace’s house after school. She would be in the office talking to Uncle Eddie and then come out to chat with Ben and I. I loved spending time with her at many Shabbat dinners and simchas, she was truly wonderful and so easy to talk with. I feel fortunate that I saw how loving and special she was with her grandchildren. She will be missed. May her memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 4:14 PM

Helga Szalai

Dear Gracie, Moti and family, BDE. Sorry to hear about your loss. May your Mother's memory be a blessing for all. Wishing you all long life and may you only know from simchas from now on.

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Posted on 18.01.2022 - 8:57 PM

Mark & Marilyn Rosen

Grace & Moti, my condolences on the loss of your beloved mother.. may her memories provide you great comfort.

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 9:20 AM

Ella and Marshall Cohen

Dear Grace, Moti, Natalie, Ben, Adam and family We were so saddened to hear of Rene’s passing. Grace, your mom was one of a kind. A woman of strength, determination and intelligence – traits which surely played a huge role in her surviving the Holocaust. We never got tired of listening to her story of survival, she was incredibly articulate. She knew what she wanted and made sure life would be lived on her terms. Even at her age, she mastered technology and stayed connected. Rene was always hungry to learn and teach and nothing could keep her down, not even steep stairs when she could not walk. She was determined to come to the Gold Passover and Rosh Hashana dinners, regardless of the physical obstacles. We used to love sitting back and listening to your mom and Dave. Listening to two survivors interact and celebrate the Jewish holidays together was a blessing for each of us. She was always impeccably dressed and soft spoken, the ultimate lady. A woman to be admired, she leaves quite a legacy of “menches.” Grace, she couldn’t have done it so graciously without you. We will really miss Rene. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 11:37 AM

Lillian Sweet

Grace and family, I am sorry sorry to hear about the death of your mother. May you always have good memories of her and know no more sorrow.

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Posted on 19.01.2022 - 9:52 PM

Frances Kraft

To Grace and family –– so sorry to hear this news. Wishing you strength and much comfort now and in the days and months ahead.

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