Donald (Don) Neil Charness
It is with great sadness that we announce Don’s passing at home on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Beloved husband of Elaine Sturman for sixty-five years. Devoted father and father-in-law of Robbin and Larry Yunger, Mitchell Charness and Janice Palmer. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Blair Yunger, Hannah Charness, and Grace Charness. Pre-deceased by his adored granddaughter Erin Yunger z”l whom he greatly missed. Dear brother-in-law of Sandee and Alan Zatz of Baltimore, Maryland. Don will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was a proud Montrealer, born and raised. He worked for many years as Director of Finance at Maimonides Geriatric Centre and was an active member of Temple Emanu-El Beth Shalom and B’nai Brith, serving in many roles on the Board of Directors of both organizations. Most recently he served on the Boards of Directors of Residence B’nai Brith House and Chateau B’nai Brith. Special thanks to his caregiver of many years, Imelda and his doctor, Stanley Heisler. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Temple Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at his home Monday through Wednesday. Contributions in his memory may be made to the “Elaine and Don Charness Fund for Radio-Oncology” c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the “Erin Yunger Scholarship Fund” c/o Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa Incorporated, (819) 458-2660, www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/camp-bnai-brith-of-ottawa-incorporated/.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Don Neil Charness 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Montreal, Province: Quebec