GERTRUDE (TOOTS) FINGOLD

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GERTRUDE (TOOTS) FINGOLD With sadness, we announce the passing on February 6, 2016 of Gertrude "Toots" Fingold just short of her 93rd birthday and after a lengthy illness. Toots leaves behind her beloved husband, Nathan; her children, Martin (Linda) Fingold, Karen Simkin and Arlene (Mike) Charach. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Marni (Hartley) Miller, Steven (Carrie) Fingold, Jory (Joelly) Simkin, Adam Simkin, Erin Simkin, Carly (Mike) Lightstone, and Kevin Charach; as well as eleven great-grandchildren. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1923 to Samuel and Sarah Finkleman, Toots was the youngest of seven children. Toots' family was always very proud of their father's legacy, "Elman's Food Products", which he started in the basement of the family home on Boyd Avenue in Winnipeg and continues today after more than 70 years in business. In 1944, Toots married Nate and they shared over 71 years together. They enjoyed many years as members of the Glendale Golf and Country Club and winters at their condo in Florida. Toots loved flowers and music. She enjoyed her social life which centered around bowling, golf and playing cards. She was recognized for being a "life master" in bridge and was sought after by many to be her partner. She had a beautiful smile and was loved by so many friends. The family would like to especially acknowledge Elena Episcope who provided such wonderful care and dedication throughout Toots' illness. The family would also like to thank the staff at the Simkin Centre, and Cantor Mass of the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. In honour of Toots, donations to the "Nate and Toots Fingold Family Fund" at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba would be graciously accepted.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2016