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BESSIE GOLDBERG
Date of Passing: Jan 18, 2002
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BESSIE GOLDBERG Bessie Goldberg passed away peacefully on January 18, 2002, at the age of 84, at the St. Boniface General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Eli, she is survived by her daughter Reisa (Bernie), her son Howard (Pat), her sister Jennie, her brothers, Phil (Ada) and Maurice; her grandchildren, Jessica, Matthew, Christine, and Michael, and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Doctors C. Moltzan and R. Simkin, the WRHA Home Care staff, and the St. Boniface General Hospital Palliative Care Unit staff. Bessie was born in Glace Bay, NS, married and began raising her family there. They later moved to Montreal where they lived for many years. In later years Bessie and her husband moved to Winnipeg to be closer to their children. She became an active participant in the Stay Young Club and the Gwen Sector seniors group, making friends and enjoying their many programs. Bessie was a sociable, outgoing person, who enjoyed life, in spite of her illness. Funeral services will take place at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, on January 21, 2002. Donations may be made to the St. Boniface General Hospital Research Foundation.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2002