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ESTHER (ETTIE) COHEN
Date of Passing: Mar 16, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryESTHER (ETTIE) COHEN Peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Simkin Centre with her daughter, son-in-law and grandsons at her side, Ettie Cohen (nee Wolovick) passed away at the age of 85. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years and childhood sweetheart, Ruben, Ettie is survived by her daughter Susan (Phil) Kahanovitch and her two sons Neil Cohen and Michael (Kes) Cohen, her two grandsons Josh Kahanovitch and Aaron Cohen, and her brother and sister-in-law Morely and Sarah Wolovick. Ettie was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister, and baba. She leaves behind many close nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Ettie was also predeceased by her parents Beryl and Rebecca Wolovick, her sister Florence and brother-in-law Meech Manusow, sister Jen and brother-in-law Ben Sommers and her beloved nephew Eddie Cowan. Ettie and Ruben enjoyed many active summers at their cottage in Winnipeg Beach and winters in Margate, Florida. Ettie was active in the Brandeis Lodge and other charities, and also with her same Mahjong group for over four decades. Ettie loved to entertain and was always happiest when her home was filled with friends and family. Thank you to all the wonderful and compassionate people who cared for Ettie in her last three years at the Simkin Centre - Rosalina Hernandez, Ettie's caring angel, and the wonderful caring staff of the third floor of the Weinberg Wing, especially Roma, Helen, Aileen and Donna. Funeral to be held at Etz Chaim, 123 Matheson, Monday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ettie's memory to the Sharon Home, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of one's choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2012
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Ettie and Rube were very important to me. They came into my life when I was ten or eleven years old. They blew into our small town, Lac du Bonnet, and stole the hearts of many in the community. I was very proud of them. We were the only Jews living in the town and I clung to the fact that they were loved by so many, an important thing for Jews in those days. I believe that the three of us had a soft spot in our hearts for one another. I still see them, young and happy and very much in love. To the three "kids" I baby sat, my heart goes out to you for your great loss. Much love to you all, cousin Shirley. - Posted by: shirley macklin (cousin) on: Mar 19, 2012