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DAVID ARI HERSHFIELD
Born: Jan 02, 1961
Date of Passing: Oct 09, 2007
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAVID ARI HERSHFIELD It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Ari Hershfield, October 9, 2007 at the age of 46. David was born in the Bronx, New York, January 2, 1961 and grew up in Winnipeg. He was the loving son of Betty Anne and Earl Hershfield. Besides his parents he leaves to mourn his brother Jeffrey and partner Alison, niece Sophia, nephew Andrew, and brother Bryan. In addition he leaves his aunts and uncles, Sharon Weinberg and partner Micha Reisel, Marlene and Melvyn Hershfield, Arlene and Mel Fages and many cousins and many good friends. He was preceded by both sets of grandparents, Teenie and Dr. Sheppy Hershfield and Florence and Alex Fages. Following graduation from Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate he pursued a career in the mental health field. He was a caring counsellor and felt he was able to help a large number of individuals suffering from mental illness. An expert pastry chef, he partnered with his mother in a successful dessert business for which he derived great pleasure. David was a kind, non-threatening individual who was acutely tuned into the feelings of others. The funeral was held on October 12, 2007 and burial at the Rosh Pina Memorial Park. Pallbearers were: Martin Pollock, Lawrence Levi, Mark Potash, Billy Brodovsky, Ken Silden, Jon Silden. Honorary Pallbearers were Rob Peters, Pam Fages, Shari Garbor, Mesh Silden and Martin Corne. Rabbi Larry Lander and Cantor Gerry Daien officiated at the service at Etz Chaim Synagogue. Cantor Daien was a good friend to David and to David's family. Shiva took place at the home of Betty Anne and Earl Hershfield, 78 Aldershot Blvd., Winnipeg. For those who wish to donate in David's honour, donations should be made to the Jewish Child and Family Service, C-200 123 Doncaster St., Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2. Notation should be made with the donation that these funds should be directed to the Addictions Activities and Programming of the JCFS.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 26, 2007
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I am thinking of David today as it is close to the anniversary of his untimely death. I am crying even today as it still seems like just yesterday. I knew David for such a short time, but instantly warmed to his genuine spirit. He was kind, and gentle with much to offer in life. It was devastating to lose this precious man who blessed so many others. I'll see you in the sweet by and by, David. - Posted by: Kathryn (Friend) on: Oct 29, 2019
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DAVID HERSHFIELD as I see it was a man who made and had a great impact on the people he touched. I have learned over the years that life is truly a precious gift. So many take it for granted. We make our own contributions to the life we have lead. Many times they are less than others however this does not mean that they mean any less. It all counts. When that day comes when we have to mourn for a loved one. Reality truly sets in. I do not know David however reading the information that was there for me to read, left me with tears in my eyes. I am a sensitive individual and I shed a tear quite easily when it comes to someone's life. I just lost and aunt and uncle who were married for 73 years. Yes 73 years. Uncle Stan left us on Dec. 15 and in the same hospital Aunti Dorina left us 7 weeks later. Funny how that works isn't it? All those years together and within less than two months they both separated from this earth. I won't go on about them because this is about David. Rest in Peace may the memories you left with your family and friends always be with them. - Posted by: Danny Row (None actually) on: Feb 08, 2012