Cecil “Myer” Yanofsky
1941-2022
“When the golden sun is
setting,
And your mind from care is
free,
When of others you are
thinking,
Will you sometimes think of
me?”
It was with sadness we announce the passing of Cecil
“Myer” Yanofsky of Lake Utopia, NB on April 12, 2022 at the
age of 81. He was husband of 53 years to Sheila Jean
(O’Neill) Yanofsky formerly from Blacks Harbour, NB. Myer
passed away in Palliative Care with dignity at Bobby’s House
of Greater Saint John. Born in Halifax, NS on January 27, 1941, he was
the son of Isadore “Issie” and Golda “Goldie”
(Glick) Yanofsky.
Myer, in addition to his wife Sheila, is survived by his
children Adrian (Jennifer) of Eddington Maine, Elizabeth Davis (Chris)
of Riverview NB and David (Melanie) of Calgary Alberta.
Grandfather, AKA “Grampy and “Kippur” to Leo
and Ian, “Grampy” to Jaedon and Chloe and “Papa”
to Gabe and Violet. Brother to Samuel J. Yanofsky of Halifax,
NS.
Myer has a number of brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces,
nephews and cousins in the local area and across Canada. Those being
representative of the Yanofsky’s Cukiers,
Cronin’s, O’Neill’s,
Leavitt’s, Hennessey’s and the
Likely’s.
Myer shared a special bond with his nephew Johnny
O’Neill, his friend and fishing partner Andy Getchell both
of Charlotte County NB and his life long dear friend and
“Buddy” David L. Parsons of Sydney, NS. He will be deeply
missed by all those mentioned.
In addition to his parents Myer was predeceased by his sister
Laeah Cukier of Thornhill, ON and his infant granddaughter Charlotte
Yanofsky.
Myer was born and educated in Halifax, NS where he began his
career as a Laboratory Microbiology Technician at the Pathology
Institute. In 1980 he and the family relocated to St. George, NB, he
was employed in laboratory services with Connors Brothers Ltd. until
his retirement.
Myer, a man of God was an active member of his church. He was
a Lay Reader, in the music ministry, in Outreach Programs (ALPHA),
visitations to seniors, and his fund raiser, “bottle collecting
runs.” He could be counted on to be present, be it Shrove Tuesday
or any church supper, he could often be seen manning the dishwasher in
clean up.
Myer absolutely loved living on Lake Utopia, be it fishing,
raising fish in his pond, working on his property “for hours on
end,” the time spent with neighbours and his performing Karaoke
and seeing himself as the cover for Louis Armstrong singing his
“What a Wonderful World” which he took great pride to sing
with and for his wife Sheila. Myer also loved taking his grandchildren
on adventures, on foot, 4 wheeling, tubing on the lake and the many
bonfires they shared he loved spending time with them.
Myer also enjoyed his time on the golf course, especially
attending the golf tournament named in his honor, The Myer Yanofsky
Challenge, at the Pine Hill Golf Course in Maine. In addition to golf
and curling, he was an avid outdoorsman, an award-winning member of
the New Brunswick Sport Fishing Association and NB Bass Tour and he
wore his Championship Jacket with Pride. He was a proud representative
of his sponsors “Smelly Jelly” “The Boston Beer
Company” as well as a number of local businesses which he enjoyed
contacting, “Are we on again for this year?” He was a hard
man to say no to.
The family is especially appreciative to the “Palliative
Care team” and all those who supported Myer in allowing him to
remain in his own home as long as he could. Also, for the attentive
and compassionate care he received, and the consideration and much
support given to the family at Bobby’s House.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home,
(755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. In keeping with Myer’s
wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. In
his memory, remembrances to Bobby’s House of Greater Saint John,
Eastern Charlotte Extra Mural Program (supporting palliative care
patients and their families), The Cancer Society or a charity of the
donor’s choice would be appreciated by the
family.
Myer would be honored if friends and family remembered him
for the good times they had together.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Cecil Myer Yanofsky 19412022..
Death notice for the town of: St-George, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick