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FAN SIMKIN Peacefully, with dignity, and her family by her side, Fan Simkin passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital on August 19, 2009 at the age of 84. Fan was predeceased by her parents, Esther and Morris Rosenberg, her brother, Sam and his wife, Leah Rosenberg, her brother, Max Rosenberg, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sam Cohen, Clara and Joe Erlichman, Jim and Lil Simkin, Saul and Claribel Simkin, Blackie and Jean Simkin. She is survived and will forever be missed by Abe, her devoted loving husband of 63 years, her dear children, Gary (Karen), Bernie (Carey) and Murray (Kathy), her ten grandchildren, Jennifer (Mathew) Kostrinsky, Jory (Joelly) Simkin, Farrah (Ryan) O'Colman, Adam Simkin, Sam (Rachel) Simkin, Ryan (Alli) Simkin, Gayl Simkin, Erin Simkin, Jordan Simkin, Carli Simkin, and eight great-grandchildren, Hank and David Kostrinsky, Zane, Emmett, Shae and Mattea Simkin, Jonah Simkin and Brady Simkin, her brothers, Harry (Becky) and twin Mickey (Pearl) Rosenberg, her sister, Becky (Irvin) Ruvinsky and her sisters-in-law, Annette Rosenberg, Jen Cohen and Myna Simkin, and her many nieces and nephews in the Simkin and Rosenberg families. She is loved and will be remembered always by her family and friends for her endless courage, her good humour, her generosity, her positive outlook on life and for the care and kindness she showed to others. The family is forever grateful to have had her in our lives. She warmed our hearts with her infectious smile, unconditional love, and irrepressible spirit. With her quiet strength she was an inspiration and wonderful role model to all her friends and family and was admired and respected by everyone that met her. Her caring presence will endure in the hearts of her family and friends forever. The family would like to thank Francesca Albert and the doctors and nurses of St. Boniface Hospital for all their care and support. Donations may be made to either the Fan Simkin Women's Endowment Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba or the charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2009
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Fan was such a great lady, she always showed courage and strength and we always had so much fun together. I shall miss her terribly. - Posted by: Lysette Blake (Friend) on: Aug 21, 2009
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We will forever remember the wonderful times we had with Fan and her family. She was truly a lady and a wonderful person. - Posted by: Tony & Ruth Kleinhans (Friend) on: Aug 21, 2009
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I have had the privilege of growing up as Murray's friend for the last 57 years. One of the greatest benefits of this was the inspiration provided by Fan each and every time I saw her; always with a kind smile, always with gentle love and compassion, always joining in to get the most out of life. One could not ask for more, in a role model, for the values that matter. - Posted by: SID SEGAL (Family) on: Aug 20, 2009