THEODORE (TEDDY) GOLDBERG

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THEODORE (TEDDY) GOLDBERG It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Theodore Goldberg on Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 96 years of age. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Clara, his wife of 64 years; son Jerry (Shelley) grandson Darren; nephew Norman and niece Trudy and their families. He was predeceased by his parents and several siblings who perished in the Holocaust, and by his brother Aaron and sister-in-law Clara of Winnipeg. Teddy was born in Pinsk, Russia and moved to Canada in 1930. He established himself in Winnipegs thriving garment industry, where he quickly rose to assume supervisory and management positions. In July 1940 he married Clara and in 1952 they were blessed with their son Jerry. Teddy was a devoted husband, father and zaida who gave his love and support unconditionally. Teddys Talmudic education gave him an appreciation for and love of both Chasidic and operatic music. One of the highlights of his life was his trip to Israel. He maintained a keen interest in Israeli politics until the end of his life. A skilled craftsman, Teddy could make just about anything. A bolt of canvas became a tent for his son. Discarded leather became a gym bag or a calculator case. His childrens house is adorned with furniture made with his own hands, to be cherished as family heirlooms. Together, Ted and Clara spent many winters travelling south to Hawaii, Florida, California and Arizona. The family thanks Dr. C. Ogarenko and the Unit 5 staff at the Victoria General Hospital for the compassionate care shown Ted during his final days. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 23, at the Shaarey Zedek Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ernie Chisick, Auby Gertenstein, Sheldon Muttner, Ivor Berman, David Levene and Adam Levene.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2004