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MARTIN COHN It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Cohn who died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the age of 87. Marty will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Sondra, of 58 years; his daughter Susan; his son Lorne and daughter-in-law Miriam; his grandchildren Thomas, Michael, Matthew, Sydney, and Noah; his sister and brother-in-law Janice and Frank Kanovsky; his four nephews Howard Lawrence, Bob Cohn, David and Marshall Kanovsky, and extended family and friends. Marty was born in Winnipeg in 1925. He was a man of great generosity and integrity with a strong work ethic, an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit that led to a very successful business enterprise and farming operation. As a businessman, he was highly respected and his work was internationally renowned in the fur industry. That success made possible his philanthropic contributions to many charitable projects in Winnipeg and Israel. Family was of even greater importance to Marty. He was first and foremost a caring, devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished time with family. Marty also had many friends, drawing people to him with his friendly sense of humour and his strong, admirable character. Sincere thanks to Rabbi Green; George Tuma, a very special friend; Lynne Fineman; Maggie, Leena, Rowena, and Lea; the Palliative Care Team, especially Trish; and the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, phone 204-477-7525.
Publish Date: Jun 26, 2013
MARTIN COHN Funeral services will be held today Monday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. Shiva from Monday to Thursday 160 Tuxedo, 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, 204-477-7525. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Jun 24, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 26, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Just wanna send my condolences to the family. Mr. Cohn was my boss for 7.5 years as I worked for D. Cohn Trans Canada from 2000-2007. He was very stern but also fair, treated me with respect. May you be at peace Mr Cohn. - Posted by: Jeff barron (Worker) on: Jan 22, 2017
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Our belated sympathies go out to Sandra and all the family. We feel so privileged to have gotten to know Marten as a neighbour and good friend here at the lake. We found Marty a wise and honest man with wide interests. We will miss him and offer any support we can to Sandra and family. - Posted by: Barbara and Mike Balshaw (Lake neighbours) on: Jul 04, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Cohn, Susan, Lorne and families. Mr. Cohn was one of my first employers and I workED for him for 10 years. He was a wonderful employer and more importantly a kind and gentle man. I will remember him always. - Posted by: Sheilah Borys (Former employee) on: Jun 26, 2013
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While I never met the man, someone with the same name sake must have been a great Mensche. I would like to have known more about him, who knows perhaps our families are related in more than a name sake. - Posted by: martin Cohn (none) on: Jun 26, 2013
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Dear Sondra, Susan & Lorne, I was deeply sorry to learn of the passing of Marty. I have certainly great and wonderful memories of him both as being a customer and later as a representative; there was not a dull moment, our association was a pleasure and a privilege to behold. My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Murray Lipman () on: Jun 26, 2013
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Susan and family - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad sounded like a wonderful person - hold your memories close and treasure each one. - Posted by: Shirley and Darryl Gunnlaugson (Lake neighbours) on: Jun 26, 2013