Sylvia (Schifra) Borsuk

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia (Schifra) Borsuk at 96 years old. Predeceased by the love of her life, her beloved husband Jack. Loving mother to Bev Stroll and Ruth Borsuk. Adored Bubie to Jordan Stroll (Jennifer) and Dustin Stroll (Nicole). Affectionately known as Bubie Bubie to her beautiful great grandchildren Riley, Taylor, Jamie and Dylan. You will remain in our hearts forever and always remembered for your endless amount of tremendous love, your overwhelming warmth and unprecedented devotion and dedication to your family.

Memorial donations may be made to Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel (905) 695-0611

Date of Death: Monday, May 23, 2022

Yahrzeit Day: Iyar 22

Date of Funeral: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Time of Funeral: 1:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Graveside service at Bathurst Lawn Cemetery

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Cemetery 6033 Bathurst St, Toronto , Pultusker section

Shiva Details: Shiva private

Unveiling Date: Sun, October 23, 2022

Unveiling Time: 11:00 AM

Unveiling Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Pultusker Lands Manshaft Section

Message of Condolence

Posted on 23.05.2022 - 7:23 PM

Randy Kirzner

I am deeply saddened by the news that the world lost a great one today. My deepest heart felt condolences to Bev and Ruth, Jordan and Dustin and the great grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 7:49 PM

Ken and Marion Golen

Our deepest condolences to your family upon losing your matriarch, Sylvia.

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 7:51 PM

Lori Schuldiner Schor

My beloved Aunt Sylvia/Schifra/Sonyeleh was a remarkable woman who faced life with love and dedication to family. She was small but mighty. She taught me many life lessons. I will miss her deeply, and just as deeply will cherish the memories of our time together. I hope and pray that the whole family is comforted by loving memories, remember her infectious laughter and cherish her beautiful neshama. Rest in peace Ester Shifra bat Chana Feiga v'Yehes'kl haCohen. Zichrona l'vracha.

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 7:57 PM

Andrea and Bryan Barnartt

Bev, Jordan, Jenny and Dustin. We are so sorry to hear about Sylvia. Our thoughts are with you. Love Bryan and Andrea

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 8:00 PM

Peggy Gold

We send our condolences on the passing of the “Tanta from Toronta” (we called her that with love and affection). She was a wonderful person who always made us feel special when we were together. We know her memory will a blessing for the entire family. Peggy (Kotek) and Lou Gold

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 8:08 PM

Sheila Karsh

I have the privilege to have known my Cioci Shifra from the time I was born. I know her love for me never wavered and she always enjoyed telling and sharing stories of the times that she, my Uncle Jack & I had together as a child and as a young adult. I will miss her laugh, her smile and her gentle spirit.

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 8:39 PM

Bob Steapp

Dear Aunt Sylvia.From the moment I met you, you always made me feel welcomed into the family. I will miss you and never forget you.; you are in my prayers. I liked that you called me Robert.

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 9:07 PM

Beth Kotek

Everyone loved Aunt Sylvia. She fed us, embraced us, laughed, sang and danced with us. She loved life. She loved her family. She will live in our hearts for ever. Love you always, Beth and Freddie

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 9:27 PM

Marilyn & Mark Rosen

Bev, I heard that you left Four Elms to look after your mother.. and now saddened to hear of your loss.. please accept our sincere condolences on your loss..

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 9:36 PM

Rafaella Schor

I loved Aunt Sylvia and will always remember her with the sweetest smile on her face. I’m lucky to have such great memories of her, celebrating so many happy occasions with our whole family over the years. She will be so missed by all. Love, Raffi

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 9:36 PM

Noemi, Mike, and Matan

We will miss (Great) Great Aunt Sylvia so much. She was so special and we are so lucky to have had as much time as we did celebrating simchas together. We are sending our love to all of the family in Toronto.

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 9:45 PM

Robyn Kotek Turetsky

We will forever miss our beloved Aunt Sylvia but are comforted by the memories of simchas we shared together. She was truly devoted to her family and always remembered and celebrated our birthdays with cards. As a child I learned about the most important things from Aunt Sylvia; Loonies, Toonies, and Fruitella. We love you always. Robyn, Jason, Maxwell and Sadie

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 9:56 PM

Lori (Korn) Markus

Bev and family. So sad to hear of your mother’s passing. I have great affection for her. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 10:00 PM

Schor Joshua

I loved Aunt Sylvia so much. She was far away geographically but so close in all other ways. We have just been watching her short videos to us on how to cut kale and how to make the perfect mushroom omelette! Her manner exuded love and playfulness and optimism which I’m sure helped her survive the awful world that forced its way upon her and the family. I will miss her always. She treated me like family. i will never forget how she stood precariously on a foot stool at age 90+ to get some of her terrific cookies down from a top shelf and scared the daylights out of us. But her mischievous warm reassuring smile wiped out any chance that we would warn her away from doing what she loved to do. I am so sad for you Bev and Ruth and Jordan and Dustin and Rita and i am in awe of Lori who kept up such a tight relationship through the last many years and especially through Covid. Missing you already. Yehi Zichronah Brucha. Love. Josh

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 10:16 PM

Brenda Saltzman

Beverly, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 10:27 PM

Elin Beaumont

Dear Bev and Ruth, I am absolutely heartbroken to hear about your beloved mother’s passing. She was so dear to me and I loved her deeply. We often spoke of your dad and my mother with great affection and I will always remember how much I looked forward to spending time with both of your parents. I hope our mothers are together now. That at least brings me some comfort. May the memories you have of your mother forever remain a blessing and bring you comfort in your time of sorrow. Elin (Silverstein)

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Posted on 23.05.2022 - 10:33 PM

Dara Kotek

I will miss Aunt Sylvia so much and will always remember her by her kindness, warm embrace, and of course, her everlasting cookies. Sending lots of love to my Borsuk/Stroll cousins. Xoxo, Dara

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 7:48 AM

Bill and Elaine Drew

No words to express the loss of such an incredible Woman. Devoted to her Children, Grandchildren, Family and Friends. She was such a huge part of our lives for over 50 years and always there to support us. We will miss her love. Now she will be beside the love of her life Jack (Z'L). Rest in peace , you will live in our hearts forever and never forgotten.

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 9:33 AM

Risa (Kotek), Jason, Maya & Pierce

Our Dear Great Aunt Sylvia will be missed. I will always think of you with a big genuine smile, and joy in your eyes. I loved visiting with you during many family simchas. Jason and I will always remember one visit to Toronto when you asked Jason to cut up a pineapple. You humorously pulled out a huge cleaver knife and then just hacked the pineapple open yourself! We all laughed. Rest in peace. Love, Risa, Jason, Maya and Pierce

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 9:49 AM

Judy + Chuck Comitto

Sylvia was an essential member of our widespread family. Her smile was beautiful as she was. In many ways she reminded me of my mother and that was a soothing memory. A generation we are losing. She will be very missed

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 10:06 AM

Matt and Nat Zegman

Buby Sylvia was always a bright spot in this world. Her smile would light up a room instantly. Whenever I saw her she loved to tell me stories about my family, who she grew up with. All our love to Bev, Jordan, Jen, and extended families. May the family know no more tears. -Love Matt and Nat

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 12:06 PM

Helen Sonshine

Beverly, Ruth, I am truly saddened to hear your mom has passed. Such fond memories of your mom on Torresdale. May her memory be a blessing and may you find comfort as you mourn the loss of your beloved mom.

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 12:41 PM

Terry Dykopf

My condolences on the passing of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Sylvia and Jack were friends of my late parents, Esther and Saul Goldreich. Terry Goldreich Dykopf

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 12:49 PM

Greg Slater

Bev, my deepest condolences. Your mother will live on in your fond memories.

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 5:46 PM

Karen(Libman) Bookman

Bev, I was so sad to read about your mom’s passing. End of an era! I fondly remember your birthday party at your house when we were in elementary school at Rockford Road. I always liked your mom. Years would pass and as an adult I would sometimes see her at Sobeys. Mrs Borsuk would keep me info about your life and your boys. Long live. BDE

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 6:20 PM

Lynne Orlins

Ruth and Family, You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 7:10 PM

Jodi Lazarus

Jordan, Jenn and family, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May your Bubie’s memory forever be a blessing. Lots of love, Jodi, Jason, Jake and Anna.

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 7:58 PM

Beverly Karsh

My dear Aunt Sylvia. We laughed, we cried , we sang & danced to the very last time we saw each other. You were amazing, delightful, so strong, sweet.. Everyone should’ve had an Aunt Sylvia. We did understand each other because we had our own unique language which I will always cherish… our time together & as a family I love you so much.. I’m sad at this moment .. I promise you .. we will always remember you with love, laughter kindness & joy.. it has my privilege & honor to have you in all of our lives.. I’ll miss you & love you until the end of time. I Love you so much .. Bepshila

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Posted on 24.05.2022 - 8:14 PM

On behalf of Marcie Lee Schuldiner

Dear Aunt Sylvia, thank you for always loving me. I always loved you, too. Love, Marcie

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Posted on 25.05.2022 - 3:35 PM

Sherri Kirshenblatt Patak

I am so sorry for your families loss. May you and your family know no more sorrow

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Posted on 25.05.2022 - 4:55 PM

Julia Szpytka

My heart absolutely aches, knowing that dear Sylvia is no longer with us. What an incredible woman. The first time I met Sylvia, we immediately bonded. Being a kind, warm-hearted, loving individual, every time I visited her, she made me feel welcomed into her home. I am so grateful that I was able to get to know Sylvia. I will miss her sweet demeanor, her gentle humour, and her loving hugs. Thinking of Sylvia's family and friends during this difficult time.

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Posted on 25.05.2022 - 8:12 PM

Tammy Reiter

To Beverley and the entire Borsuk family...so sorry to hear about your mother.. She will be greatly missed. Your mom was a good friend to my late mother-in-law Ibi (Sarah) Reiter and to our extended family. We really appreciated it when your mom checked in on us several times after my husband died recently. Your mother was a very caring and warm person. May her memory be a blessing to you all.

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Posted on 26.05.2022 - 12:37 AM

Marty Kirzner

Bev, Ruth, Jordan and Dustin: My heart felt condolences on your loss. Always have fond memories of your, mother/grandmother’s warmth, love and devotion to all. My thoughts and love go out to you all.

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Posted on 26.05.2022 - 7:13 PM

Robert and Michelle Epstein

My deepest condolences to Ruth, Beverley and the boys for the loss of Sylvia. The news was sudden and unexpected. I have fond memories of her all my life as neighbors and friends. She always had a smile and happy stories from my childhood.

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Posted on 27.05.2022 - 10:54 AM

Danny Goldhar

Bev and Ruthy, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I have many fond memories of her growing up. She was always so nice to me. For sure a torresdale hall of famer.

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Posted on 27.05.2022 - 1:21 PM

Rose D'Angelo

Am so very sorry for your loss Bev, to you and your family, your mom was magical to me, she was everything I want to be when I grow up, kind, soft spoken, smart and always looked fabulous, she was brave and so courageous, she was a hoot, so witty too. I loved every interaction her and I ever had together, they were small moments with big meanings. She will be missed

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Posted on 28.05.2022 - 10:39 AM

Starry Schor

My condolences on the loss of your beloved Aunt Sylvia. It was a pleasure to see her at so many simchas. I know she will be dearly missed.

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Posted on 30.05.2022 - 9:45 AM

Judy Goldstein

Bev, this news is so sad to hear. Was there ever anyone more devoted to their Mother than you? We always admired your devotion and caring for her. Sending you all our love and wishes for better days ahead.

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Posted on 31.05.2022 - 3:33 PM

Maureen Gold

Bev, So very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You have been the most amazing and devoted daughter that any mother would be so proud of and thankful for.

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Posted on 31.05.2022 - 7:17 PM

Sarah V

Sincerest condolences on the passing of this beautiful lady. Her spirit was absolutely incredible and it was impossible not to love her the instant you met her! Thankful I had the chance to meet her acquaintance and know that she will be dearly missed by so many people, especially her caring and devoted daughter Bev and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sending love and big hugs to all.

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