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ZETTA IRENE (RENEE) GOLDBERG
Date of Passing: Sep 19, 2020
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryZETTA IRENE (RENEE) GOLDBERG
Our dear mother passed away on September 19, 2020.
She was predeceased by our beloved father Max, and beloved sister Terri (Jerry). She is survived by her children, Frank (Mercedes), Marilyn (Norman) and Laurie (Lesley), 12 grandchildren, Jason (Ada), Carlie (Junior), Aviva (Greg), Amy, Daniel, Jennifer (Wojtek), Maxa (Dov), Amanda (Rob), Adam (Jenna), Rachel, Mikaela and Matthew, and 11 great-grandchildren, Leeza, Sadie, Chloe, Sam, Isaac, Ben, Teddy, Julia, Harvey, Violet and Myles.
Mom was born in 1926 in London, England, where she married our father, a Canadian soldier in the intelligence force, during the war. In 1946 she crossed the ocean with Frank to join Dad in Canada. Our parents planted their life together with very little. They persevered, worked hard, and provided their children with a loving, comfortable home full of joy and laughter, while also ensuring they were provided great life and educational opportunities.
Together with Dad, Mom loved to entertain friends and family. She was an amazing cook and baker. Everyone loved spending time with her and she loved people from all walks of life. Her great energy, positive attitude and high standards made her a person that so many people wanted to hang around with, seek advice from, or simply enjoy some conversation with. Our Mom always made friends, family and acquaintances feel our home was always open, any time, any day. No matter what age she was at the time, she was always wise before her years. As a bubby, she was like a second mother, always having time for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She put everyone else first. She will be missed by so many forever and ever; may her memory be a blessing.
We had a private funeral on September 22, 2020.
If friends desire, donations in Mom's memory may be made to the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Terri Sawyer fund (204-477-7520) or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2020
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Dear Marilyn and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I adored her- both as a kid on Mathason and then as an adult when I visited my mom Marion Silverman on Swindon Way. Renee always entertained me lots of times with stories of England because she knew I was in theater and Would she tell me about things on her childhood. Mostly, she was certainly the funniest of my mom’s friends and made me laugh all the time. She was empathetic and caring. One time, she even asked me since I was single what did I do about sex? Funny, straightforward, she was a bright light. May her soul be bound up in the soul Of all that is eternal. Hugs Leslee - Posted by: Leslee Silverman (Mom was friend ) on: Nov 14, 2020
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We are so sorry to hear of beautiful Renee's passing. We got to know her when my parents Sharon and Mike lived next door to her on Swindon Way. She was so proud of all of her family. Adam - I worked at Shaftesbury when you graduated from there and I remember Renee bursting with pride at your convocation. The other day our son Bryce said he was thinking of her when he had a Kit Kat. Such a kind woman, always had time to have a chat with us. Find strength in each other during this difficult time and live life by her example. She was a wonderful lady. - Posted by: Tanya Pankiewich (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2020