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BERTHA ARNOLD (ANDER)
Born: Jan 25, 1925
Date of Passing: Jul 15, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBERTHA ARNOLD (ANDER) Bertha Arnold (Ander) passed away in Winnipeg on July 15, 2014, after a short illness. Born in Hamilton, ON on January 25, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Annie Ander. Predeceased by her beloved husband Abe Arnold and daughter Frances Arnold and her sisters Mary Freedman (Lou) and Rose Weinstock (Sam) of Toronto. Cherished by her children; Mark Arnold (Joyce Weinman) of Toronto; Shelley Chochinov (Robert Barry) of Winnipeg; brothers Max Ander (Lillian) and Morris Ander of Toronto. Loved by her grandchildren; Vanessa Arnold (Darryl Deen) and Jonah Arnold (Angela Fu) of Toronto; Manya Chochinov, Jennifer Thorsteinsson (Karol), Bryon Chochinov (Shera) of Winnipeg; Jeremiah Arnold of Vancouver and her great-grandchildren; Amber, Noah, Tabitha, Sienna, Trandis, Ruben, Sidney and Duncan and numerous nieces and nephews. Together with Abe, she was a fierce, tenacious and dynamic human rights advocate. Bertha was a lifelong supporter of the CCF/NDP. She was Executive Assistant to the Late Hon. Saul Miller in the Manitoba Government of Ed Schreyer. She later became an Executive and fund raiser with the United Way in Winnipeg. Following "retirement", Bertha joined CESO as both a volunteer and board member. She travelled the world on numerous projects focusing on women's issues in third world countries. She was an avid supporter of the Sholem Aleichem Community in Winnipeg and a patron of the arts. She was also an accomplished chef specializing in Jewish dishes including kugels, briskets and chicken soup. Friends and Family are welcome to attend the interment of her remains at Abe's grave site, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, 204-982-8100 on Friday August 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Her family will receive condolences and best wishes at Bertha's home, 323 Wellington Cres. Apt. 201, Winnipeg from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. that same day. Further information may be obtained from mark.arnold@gmalaw.ca or choch@mts.net. Donations may be made to BECAUSE I AM A GIRL, Plan Canada, 300 - 245 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, ON M4P 0B3 contactus@becauseiamagirl.ca.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 13, 2014
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Bertha came to work for the Manitoba Heart Foundation when we were organizing our first public campaign for funds. She played a major role in building the campaign to more than a million dollars, especially with her political experience in organizing grass roots activity. Above all, I remember her a delightful and imaginative supporter of our work. - Posted by: Ivan Berkowitz (friend) on: Aug 13, 2014