GOLDIE LOFFMAN

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GOLDIE LOFFMAN August 25, 1911 - September 25, 2012 Peacefully, with her family at her side, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 101. Goldie lived her life to the fullest, to say the least. Her passion for helping others, and her love of family, were her main focus during the course of her long life. She worked tirelessly for Noah Whitman's Israelite Press for over 25 years, and was also a devoted volunteer to many other organizations. Twice widowed, Goldie focused on her two children, Evita and Jerome. She gained great pleasure from watching them grow into adults, and developing relationships with both their children, and their children's children. She was the ultimate Jewish baba, who provided both an ear to listen to others, as well as a warm, delicious meal to all who entered her apartment in the Chateau West, on Jefferson Avenue. Her time at The Simkin Centre gave others a chance to take care of her, instead of her doing all of the caregiving, a role she had mastered up until that time. For almost eight years, she received excellent care at both the old and new facilities. The staff of Weinberg 1 always treated her with the utmost kindness and respect, and it was greatly appreciated. While her funeral, held on Friday, September 28, was a sad event, it also turned into a true celebration of life , as both her grandchildren and great-grandchildren took the opportunity to go up on the bimah and share stories and memories, and even enjoy the unseasonably warm temperatures while at the burial itself. In keeping with Goldie's true n'shamah , her exit from our world was short and sweet, as though designed not to inconvenience anybody involved. She was loved deeply by so many, for so long, and there is no doubt that memories of times spent with her will bring a smile to our faces and warm our hearts for many years to come. Goldie leaves to mourn her daughter Evita (Lyle) Smordin, and son Jerome (Marsha) Phomin. She also leaves behind her grand-children Jodi (Israel), Francyn (Adam), Marni (Alex), Joshua (Cassandra), and Eleanor (Peter) as well as her great-grandchildren Gilad, Oren, Lily, Zoe, Gabrielle, Seraphina, Olivia, Elliot, Billy, Jacob, Rachel, Gavin, Yakira, Tyler, Ryan, Rainna and Peter Jr. May her memory be a blessing for us all.
Publish Date: Oct 13, 2012

GOLDIE LOFFMAN The family of Goldie Loffman is sad to announce her passing on September 25, 2012. She is survived by her children Evita and Lyle Smordin, Jerome and Marsha Phomin, and their children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Sep 28, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2012