SIMON EDWARD MOSCOVITCH

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SIMON EDWARD MOSCOVITCH Passed peacefully in his sleep on January 16, 2011 at the Simkin Centre. The funeral was held on January 19 at the Shaarey Zedek. Pallbearers were Noah Moscovitch, Dov Secter, Arnold Usiskin, Billy Brodovsky, Jack Perlov, and Sid Rabinovich. Ed is survived by his sons Steven, William, and Howard, daughters-in-law Sharon Segal and Mari Kane, brothers Jack and Ari Maoz, and grandchildren Noah, Daniel, and Tara. Ed was born in Winnipeg on February 29, 1924 and lived in the north end of Winnipeg after living in St. Norbert and Durban, Manitoba. He graduated from St. John's High School. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942. He was stationed in England. After his return, he met his dear wife of 60 years, Anna, and completed his education at the University of Manitoba and at Wayne State University in Detroit. He led an active and committed professional life as a social worker. He was the executive director of the Jewish Child and Family Service for nearly 25 years. After that, he taught Child Development at Red River Community College, maintained an active private practice, and worked finally as a practicum advisor for the University of Manitoba Faculty of Social Work. He supported the social work profession through his involvement in numerous committees and his leadership in the M.A.S.W. and the Child Welfare League of America. He was always passionate about child welfare issues and worked for the betterment of children, particularly those who had difficult childhoods. His students held him in high regard for his dedication, support, and willingness to share his experience with the sole purpose of making them better care givers. Ed loved spending time with his wife and family. Travel was important to him, from automobile trips with his young family, to trips to conferences in Europe and Israel, and finally to restful winters in Palm Springs in later years. After his dear wife passed in 2006, he spent his last years at the Portsmouth facility and at the Simkin Centre. His family is very thankful for the superior care Ed received at both of these facilities. Ed is remembered by family, friends, and colleagues for his loyalty, his sense of humour, and most of all, his sweet, warm, gentle, engaging, and caring manner. He is fondly remembered by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. May he rest in peace. Please make donations to the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 12, 2011