Ruth Weiss - Steeles Memorial Chapel

The funeral service will be live-streamed. Please go to http://smclive.ca on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at 10:55 a.m.

Weiss, Ruth (Bat-Ami), It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ruth (Bat-Ami) Weiss on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home. She always counted her blessings. Predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Josef Tzvi. Devoted mother to David (Claire) and Jonathan (Sabrina). Doting Savta to Sam, Simona, Jonah, Isabella, and Imogen. Loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt. Beloved colleague to so many at the Weizmann Institute and the Toronto District School Board.

Memorial donations may be made to Beit Halochem, Disabled Veterans of Israel 905-695-0611 or to the charity of your choice.

The family will be accepting Shiva visitors by appointment only. To sign up, please go to: https://forms.gle/yvyu7gDjy6SikZW36

Shiva visits following the interment, Wednesday and Thursday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Friday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. every night except Friday.

Message of Condolence

Posted on 21.02.2022 - 10:37 AM

robert weissĺĺ

I'll miss her alot alot alot. I'll never forget her. She was not only my aunt but a close, loyal, understanding and compassionate friend. She was a unique person. She had a kind, sunny outlook on life that rubbed off on others. My heart is broken.

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Posted on 21.02.2022 - 11:19 AM

ELLEN AND ISAAK DAGAN

David, Jonatan and families. May you find strength and comfort through many loving memories. May G-d comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Ruth was a special gifted friend with a good neshumah and a heart of gold. She will be missed dearly.

Posted on 21.02.2022 - 5:33 PM

David and Andrea Kirshenblatt

Dear David and Jonathan. and families. Baruch Dayan Haemet. Andrea and I were so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I used to live on 7 Elder St., across the street from your house. Both of you, especially Jonathan used to come over to visit my parents, Samuel and Lily Kirshenblatt z"l. They absolutely enjoyed your visits. I myself had a great time with Jonathan. I'd call him |Bummer boy" and he'd answer "I'm not a bumber boy" I remember both of your parents. Your Dad z"l was a hard-working man, a great parent who was very supportive when my parents passed away. I remember your mom z"l as a kind well spoken woman who was very proud of both of you. She and I would often meet in the street where we would have some long interesting conversations around various topics. I remember them both being at our wedding. I pray that you and your families have long wonderful memories of both of them and may they be for a blessing. Hamakom Yinachem Etchem B'toch Sh'ar Aveilei Tzion V'Yirushalayim

Posted on 21.02.2022 - 8:10 PM

Julie Kwon

My deepest condolences for Ruth’s family. She was a kind soul with an amazing sense of humour, great wit, and a heart of gold. I had the pleasure of working with Ruth at Churchill P.S. for many years and it was a blessing. She was a joy to work with and to call a friend. Sending love and prayers.

Posted on 21.02.2022 - 9:09 PM

Lil Chavazelleth Ben-Arie

My beloved sister Ruth is now at peace. She loved you David & Jonathan & the grandchildren without measure. She was beautiful both inside & outside. I love the photo you chose to show her as she was. As I remember her. She will always be in my thoughts. My heartfelt condolences.............Love Aunty Lil

Posted on 21.02.2022 - 9:14 PM

Mary-Evelyn Lather

Sending my deepest condolences to all of Ruth’s family. She was such a wonderful person - a colleague, a friend and a “mother hen” to all of us at work. She always had a listening ear and good advice. I know how important her family was to her, and I’m thinking of all of you during this time.

Posted on 21.02.2022 - 9:52 PM

Voula Lioulias Reppas

My deepest condolences to David, Jonathan and the rest of Ruthie's beloved family. She was the heartbeat of our school - Churchill P.S. - sharing her warmth, intelligence and humour with children and adults alike. My fondest memories of Ruth are ed to her expressive eyes and how much feeling she was able to convey without saying a word. May your memories of beautiful moments shared with Ruth bring you comfort as you grieve her loss.

Posted on 21.02.2022 - 10:41 PM

Sabrina Francescut

I have known Ruth from the age of 18. That was 33 years ago. I can’t remember her not being in my life. Ruth was a beautiful and kind soul with so much love for the people in her life. She reminded me every time I would see her or speak to her on the phone to always count my blessings, stay positive and look at my amazing children. To take a step back and look at all the amazing things in my life. Some of my most wonderful memories are of her playing cards with Isabella or Chinese checkers with Jonah or hearing her talk to Simona about her school assignments. She never forgot a thing her grandkids told her and it showed them how much she loved and cared for them. She will be missed by us all but always shine in our hearts.

Posted on 22.02.2022 - 11:59 AM

Jill Magen and Gary Lichtblau

Dear David and Jonathan, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. Your mom was a wonderful, kind, calming part of my life for the last three decades. and of Gary's for decades before that. We will miss Ruth's friendship, chatting on the phone and in person, meals, celebrating holidays, sharing book recommendations, playing Scrabble, and her wise, patient, non-judgemental counsel. Your mom was our children's third grandmother; babysitting when they were young, and asking them guiding questions as they became adults. Your mom's beautiful voice - and sense of humour added so much to our lives. Our hearts are with you,

Posted on 22.02.2022 - 1:18 PM

Ida, Jack, David and Rebecca Copelovici

Our deepest condolences to the Weiss family. Ruth was a real lady.

Posted on 22.02.2022 - 2:10 PM

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Posted on 22.02.2022 - 7:43 PM

Sandra OBrien

So very sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. I taught at Churchill PS when Ruth was secretary there. She helped me navigate through those first few years of teaching and I'll always remember her fondly. We loved to chat about Australia together. My deepest condolences to her David, Jonathan and the rest of the family.

Posted on 22.02.2022 - 8:44 PM

Doreen (and Neil) Murray

I taught at Churchill P.S. where Ruth was the ever patient, ever smiling secretary, who was never ever flustered and always made time for teachers and children alike. She was a gem. I can see her beautiful calm face in the lovely photo at the top of this message. My husband and I also remember meeting her dear husband who accompanied her to special end of term parties. My condolences go out to David and Jonathan and their families. May the many memories of your dear mother bring you much comfort and peace in the weeks and years ahead.

Posted on 23.02.2022 - 8:16 AM

Cathy Secord

Ruth was a very special person. I loved working with her. Her kindness and empathy was only surpassed by her wicked sense of humour. My sincerest condolences to your family.

Posted on 23.02.2022 - 10:23 AM

Marywinn Milne

I am so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. I had a lovely visit with her a few years ago when it was safe to visit and I’ll always treasure that afternoon. Ruth was our terrific secretary at Churchill P.S. and always greeted everyone with a smile and a laugh. Thinking of David and Jonathan and all her wonderful family at this difficult time.

Posted on 23.02.2022 - 12:15 PM

Anthony Lee / Glenda Garbutt

Deepest Condolences to David and Jonathan and your family. She was a lovely person, in every memory I have of her over these past 40 years she is smiling. Much love.

Posted on 23.02.2022 - 3:40 PM

Stephen Tong

My deepest condolences to the passing of Mrs. Weiss. She was as outstanding woman and someone who helped me so much early on in my teaching career. Such a fabulous person.

Posted on 23.02.2022 - 4:51 PM

Ralph Gibson

Ruth was kind and always willing to help anyone. Staff and students at Churchill p s loved her.

Posted on 23.02.2022 - 9:33 PM

Joyce Bellamy

Thank you Ruth for being a kind compassionate person when my children were students at Churchill P,S. A truly kind lovely lady.

Posted on 23.02.2022 - 9:49 PM

Elizabeth Bauer

My deepest condolenc. I was very sad to hear of the loss of Ruth. She was a wonderful lady. I will always remember her warm smile, her sense of humour and her warm heart. I had the pleasure of working with her at Churchill PS for many years. She always kept an eye on my boys when they attended Churchill. She was the heart of the school. She will be dearly missed. Her photo still hangs on the wall in the library. God speed dear friend.

Posted on 24.02.2022 - 5:29 PM

Katie Minsky

My sincere condolences to all of Ruth's loved ones. She was always so warm, curious and kind to me. May her memory be for a blessing.

Posted on 25.02.2022 - 12:49 PM

Caroline Dobkin Kurtz

Dear David and Jonathan, I was so saddened to learn of your mom‘s passing. I worked with Ruth at Churchill P.S. for four years from 1997-2001. She had a great sense of humour and a twinkle in her eye. She was practical and no-nonsense and she was very nurturing to me. I remember her often sharing stories about your accomplishments as she was a very proud mom of both of you! My sincerest condolences to you and the family.

Posted on 25.02.2022 - 5:34 PM

Samantha Greisman Axmith

I am so sorry for the loss. I worked with Ruth at Churchill Public School about 20 years ago. I really enjoyed talking and laughing with Ruth.

Posted on 02.03.2022 - 9:42 AM

Rebecca Geffen

To David and the Weiss family - we are sending you our love and prayers. From Rebecca Geffen

Posted on 22.03.2022 - 2:09 AM

Judy Frank

So sorry for the loss of your mother. I'll remember her as a sweet and cheerful lady. She was a Dear friend of my cousin Sandy who passed in Aug. 2021. May they both rest in peace.