Vernon Balaban

On Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Vernon Balaban, beloved husband of Rochelle. Loving father and father-in-law of Alana and Steve, Shira and Elias, Tammy and Steve, Dali and Tzvi. Cherished Sabba of Ben, Daniella, Leora, Boaz, Ezra, Lily, Ami and Ariel. Special thanks to Johann and Raquel for their exceptional care. Funeral will be live-streamed at http://smclive.ca. Shiva visits virtually (phone or video calls) or outdoors by appointment. Memorial donations may be made to Bikur Cholim (416-783-7983) or Mizrachi Canada (416-630-9266).

Live stream smclive.ca 1:00 pm

Date of Death: Thursday, November 19, 2020

Yahrzeit Day: 3 Kislev

Date of Funeral: Friday, November 20, 2020

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Toras Emeth section

Message of Condolence

Posted on 20.11.2020 - 9:21 AM

Frances and Moishe Goldstein

The first Jewish lawyer to wear a kippah regularly in Ontario’s courts. What a smile and what a character. We won’t see another one like you. Yehey Zichrecha Baruch.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 9:46 AM

Dalya and Farokh Hakimi

Dear Rochelle, Alana and Steve, Shira and Elias, Tammy and Steve, Dali and Tzvi. Cherished Sabba of Ben, Daniella, Leora, Boaz, Ezra, Lily, Ami and Ariel. Baruch Dayan Emet. We are so sorry we cannot attend in person. We will try to livestream but are awaiting information on when it will start.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 9:51 AM

orvin zendel

Rochelle and Family, our sincere condolences on your loss. Vern was a great lawyer and neigbour of ours. Howie told us of many of his interesting legal exploits. May you have many wonderful memories of him Lynne Orvin and Family

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 12:07 PM

Lieba Rose

Rochelle and Family My heartfelt condolences to you all.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 12:16 PM

Lenny Goldberg

MY deepest sympathies and condolences to Rochelle and all the Kids Vern Z'L was a very good man I have know him for many many year and served with him on many boards and committees i want to say it very sad day today erev shabbos Hamakom Etchem B'Toch Shaah Belay Zion B'Yerushalim

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 12:30 PM

Daphna and Ralph Zacks

Baruch Dayan Emes. Our sincere condolences to the entire Balaban family. תהי׳ נשמתו צרורה בצרור החיים.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 1:10 PM

Vierka Karlin

Dear Shira, Elias and family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father, father-in law, husband and grandfather. Listening to the funeral I can see what an amazing man he was. May his neshama have an aliya and may your memories with him be a comfort to you.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 1:34 PM

Dalya and Farokh Hakimi

WE are watching the funeral and it was so moving. Rabbi Ochs spoke beautifully as did Dali and Elias. Our heart goes out to all of you. Your Dad will be remembered by so many people . His client also spoke so movingly. Baruch Hashem for zoom. WE will talk to you this week. May God be with you among the mourners of Jerusalem. stay safe and healthy Dalya and Farokh

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 2:09 PM

nathan ochs

My sincerest condolences for such a wonderful man .when I was in shul I would enjoy to no end when Vernon would daven marriv Sat.nights .I would enjoy encountering Him in the downtown pathways in the financial district .we will truly miss such an all around decent friendly Prince of a guy .

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 2:11 PM

Norm and Arlene Weisbart

To the entire Balaban family. I go way back with Vernon when we lived downtown and went to Bais Yehuda together. In fact Vern ran the shabbos junior minyan program which I attended. Whenever I came to viewmount Vern would remind me of our past association. He was always first to greet you with or without a pushka. May his neshama have an aliyah and may the family only know of simchas in the future. Norm and Arlene Weisbart

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 3:05 PM

Susan and Marvin Rosenberg

Rochelle and family, Debbie and Richard, Howard and Nicky, So sorry to hear of the loss of Vern. He was a beloved husband, father, brother in law, uncle, grandfather and friend to many. He was always friendly and kind. Hoping the happy memories help ease the pain at this very difficult time. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 3:47 PM

Jack Samuel

Rochelle and family, I'm sorry for your loss. For many years Vern was active on the Toronto Mizrachi Council. I knew Vern personally. He was someone who cared a great deal about the welfare of the local Jewish community and about Jewish education. He did whatever he could to promote and support religious Zionism in this country. Vern leaves behind a good name and a legacy of good deeds. On behalf of the leadership and membership of Mizrachi Canada, I extend our sincere condolences to the entire family.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 3:58 PM

Cheryl Kupfer

Dear Rochelle and family: Vern lived to see much nachas and celebrate many wonderful simchas in his last few years. He will carry his love for you all with him to Alom Habah, and being the lawyer that he was, he will be a formidable advocate for you in shomayim. He will live on through your memories of him.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 6:48 PM

Rachel

Mr. Balaban was a truly kind and wonderful man and boss who taught me so much. He will be greatly missed by Rachel and Tony, never forgotten. Our sincere condolences to the family. Always in our hearts.....rest in peace.

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 6:55 PM

Rachel

Mr. Balaban was a wonderful, kind man and boss who taught me so much. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by Rachel and Tony. We send our deepest condolences to the family...may he rest in eternal peace!

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Posted on 20.11.2020 - 7:53 PM

Esther and Fred Bloch

Dali and tzvi We are so sorry for your loss. Esther and Fred Bloch

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Posted on 21.11.2020 - 7:43 PM

Sandra Gewirtz

Dear Rochelle and family, I remember your husband well even though I have been away from Toronto for 26 years. He seemed always concerned for the welfare of others and the community at large. Hamkom yenachem eschem bsoch shear aveilei Zion b’Yerushalayim. May your good memories of him help you through this difficult time.

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Posted on 22.11.2020 - 6:58 AM

Fred and Jocelynn Engle

We extend our sincere condolences to Rochelle and your family . Our special with you your husband and family extends back through the many years we have lived in Toronto.

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Posted on 22.11.2020 - 11:03 AM

David Kirshenblatt

Dear Rochelle and family. It's been many years since I've seen you and Vern. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I felt that Vern was one of those individuals that you meet once in a lifetime. He was really a character who really amused me during our Hart House lunches and who I always looked forward to meeting. I was quite fascinated by his brilliance and his allegiance to the Detroit Red Wings. Hamakom Yinachem Etchem B'toch Availai Tzion V'Yirushalayim. May G-D be with you...David

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Posted on 23.11.2020 - 10:25 AM

Stephen & Shelley Taylor

Baruch Dayan HaEmet. Stephen and I are so sorry to hear about Vern’s passing. He was always smiling while on his way to shul without a coat. May your family be comforted by your many memories. Shelley & Stephen Taylor

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Posted on 23.11.2020 - 1:08 PM

Bernie and Helene Green

Dear Rochelle and Family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Vernon Z"L-a beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Your love and dedication will be remembered by all. May his memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 23.11.2020 - 8:00 PM

Shimmy Roth

We were so very sorry to hear about Vern's passing. Shimmy always enjoyed their conversations and friendship as well as the shared car rides to and from the Rabbi's Shiur. May you only have simchas. Shimmy Roth

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Posted on 23.11.2020 - 8:47 PM

Jack Berkow

I go back to the Lyons Arbus firm with Vern. He was a loyal and observant partner and I will remember him fondly.

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Posted on 24.11.2020 - 10:35 AM

Ron Haik

Sorry for your loss.

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Posted on 24.11.2020 - 12:26 PM

Sheila Train

Dear Rochelle and family: What a sad loss.! We will always cherish the memories of his ,s beautiful personality, his sense of humor and traveling so far to share our simchas. May you be comforted in your memories Stay safe and healthy. Fondly Sheila and Louis and family.

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Posted on 24.11.2020 - 7:24 PM

shaynie schwartz

Dear Rochelle and family...so sorry on your loss....Vern left a beautiful legacy through his girls......keep the memories close..... May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim Shloime and Shaynie Schwartz

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Posted on 24.11.2020 - 9:26 PM

Marc Godin

Dear Rochelle and Balaban Family, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. BDE

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Posted on 24.11.2020 - 10:41 PM

Annie and Jerry Scherer

Dear Rochelle and Family, Please accept our deepest condolences on Vern’s passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. With love, Annie and Jerry Scherer

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Posted on 25.11.2020 - 10:01 AM

Anne and Jerry Tollinsky

We are so very sorry for your loss May the entire family be comforted at this very difficult time. BDE With love from the entire Tollinsky family.

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Posted on 25.11.2020 - 11:06 AM

Rochelle Rosenblum

Dear Rochelle and family. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather . We have very fond memories of Vern that go back many years. May you all be comforted among the mourners of Tzion Viyerushalayim. Moishe and Rochelle Rosenblum

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Posted on 25.11.2020 - 6:14 PM

Stephen and Janice Halpern

Dear Rochelle, Alana, Shira, Tammy, and Dali, We are very sorry for your loss. Vern was a wonderful man--one of a kind. We will all miss him. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

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Posted on 25.11.2020 - 7:57 PM

Susan karoly

Dear Rochelle and family---- We are so saddened to hear of the petira of your dear husband and father . This is a very difficult time for you all and I'm sorry we can't visit and pay the proper respect. We know that Vern was very highly thought of and the loss is for us all. May Hashem give you the strength to continue to enjoy your whole family and celebrate future simchas המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים Susie and Tommy Karoly

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Posted on 26.11.2020 - 1:17 AM

Sam and Elisheva Lightstone

Dear Rochelle, I am so sad to hear of the loss of your husband, BDE. May his memory be for a blessing. May you be comforted among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim. May you celebrate only simchas and may you have a long life. Sam and Elisheva Lightstone and family

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Posted on 26.11.2020 - 2:19 PM

Leonard and Cheryl Cappe

Rochelle, we are so saddened to learn of Vern’s passing. We wish you and your family much comfort through loving memories at this most difficult and challenging time. Baruch dayan emet.

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Posted on 27.11.2020 - 12:11 AM

Igor Ellyn

Baruch Dayan Emet. My condolences to Vern's family. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

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Posted on 30.11.2020 - 12:35 PM

Manny (Mendy ) & Shulamit Beck

Dear Rochelle and the entire Balaban Family - We were very sad to hear of Vern's passing - He was a good friend and source of support for the Shul and for the Jewish community at large .I still remember his lending me his special talis that i would use in Shul and the warm Shabbossim that i experienced at your home .May you derive much strength and comfort from the principles he represented .- Hamokom yinachem eschem betoch shaar aveilei Zion V'Yerushalayim.

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Posted on 05.12.2020 - 9:19 PM

Louise Foxman

Dear Rochelle, Sorry I’m a bit late to come upon this news. I still remember the first time I met your late husband. He asked “what kind of nice Jewish girl wears three earrings in one ear ?”, and I replied “what kind of name is Vernon for a Jewish man?” Although I only saw him a handful of times, he stood out because he was always joking around and making me laugh. The last time I saw him he had recently been diagnosed with his illness , and I know things became very difficult the last few years. My deepest sympathy to you and the girls.

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