Trina Berenson (Née Vineberg)
December 2, 1930 – January 24, 2022
Peacefully, at home, on Monday, January 24, 2022. Cherished daughter of the late Herbert Vineberg and the late Eva (Freidman) Vineberg. Beloved wife of the late Morris Berenson. Much-loved sister and sister-in-law of Dusty Vineberg Solomon and the late Samuel Solomon. Trina will be fondly remembered by her family and friends, in particular for her professional work, skill and interest in fine cooking.
A lifelong resident of Westmount, Trina was educated at Roslyn Elementary School and Westmount High School. She completed her BSc (HEC) in 1952 at the Macdonald Campus of McGill University followed by dietitian training at the Toronto General Hospital. Her career included work at the Jewish General and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals in Montreal. Trina’s early career was a particularly interesting time as it was spent working with the renowned chef Jeanne Benoit, whom she assisted with cooking classes and collaborated on recipe development. Trina was the Food Editor at the Family Herald – a magazine publication of the Montreal Star Company – for over ten years. Authoring a cookbook ‘Family Heirlooms’ was a personally rewarding accomplishment as it was the compilation of both many treasured family recipes and recipes she herself had developed. The enjoyment of her career in food continued with freelance work as a food consultant during her lifetime. Being invited to dinner at her home was always a very special treat, both for the delicious food and her gracious hospitality! Throughout her life Trina was particularly interested in or appreciative of the work of the following: McGill University’s Macdonald College – School of Human Nutrition, Chez Doris and Moisson Montreal. Many thanks to the staff of Homecare Assistance – Westmount for their kind, tender and thoughtful care in Trina’s later years.
A private funeral service to take place. Donations in her memory may be made to these charities or a charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Trina Berenson Nee Vineberg 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Montreal, Province: Quebec