Bert Saunders HOLT

OBITUARY BERT SAUNDERS HOLT 1916-2005 Bert Holt, husband of the late Sarah Holt (nee Schwartz), beloved father of Helen (Khandro) Holt, Michael Holt, Lorraine Holt and Robert (Bob) Holt; grandfather of Gwendolyn Gauthier and Dilip Holt Gauthier, and great-grandfather of Sofia Gauthier Gove, passed away on the morning of March 11, 2005 at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. He is also survived by two of his five sisters: Ruth Poch and Riva Abrams; his brother-in-law, David Abrams, and several nephews and a niece. Mr. Holt was a dedicated patriot who, since the age of fourteen, served Canada in various regiments including the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), the Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars, the Royal Canadian Regiment, the Canadian Grenadier Guards, and the Royal Montreal Regiment. During WWII, at various postings in Quebec and Newfoundland, his mission as Master Sergeant was the preparation of troops for the defense of freedom and democracy. He earned his commission as a Lieutenant at Gordon Head, B.C., returning to instruct in the OTC at McGill University. Later, he travelled widely in connection with companies such as the Regina Thread Co., Bert Holt & Sons Ltd., and the Donahue Corporation, and was among the first Canadians invited to engage in trade with the People's Republic of China. He was a member of B'nai B'rith and a number of other fraternal associations, and an early member of Pinegrove Golf and Country Club. His determination and indomitable sense of humour, even during the last trying months, will be sorely missed. The Holt family is especially grateful to Mrs. Imelda De Leon, whose devoted care contributed to the well-being of our father in his final years. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Monday, March 14, at 1 p.m. Burial at the congregation Shaar Hashomyim Cemetery, Mount Royal. Shiva private. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 3/12/2005 HOLT, Bert S. Husband of the late Sarah Holt (nee Schwartz), beloved father of Helen (Khandro) Holt, Michael Holt, Lorraine Holt and Robert (Bob) Holt; grandfather of Gwendolyn Gauthier and Dilip Holt Gauthier, and great-grandfather of Sofia Gauthier Gove, passed away on the morning of March 11, 2005 at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. He is also survived by two of his five sisters: Ruth Poch and Riva Abrams; his brother-in-law, David Abrams, and several nephews and a niece. Predeceased by his sisters Katie Lewis, Ann Klugerman and Sophie Goldstein. His determination and indomitable sense of humour, even during the last trying months, will be sorely missed. The Holt family is especially grateful to Mrs. Imelda De Leon, whose devoted care contributed to the well-being of our father in his final years. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Monday, March 14, at 1 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, Mount Royal. Shiva private. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 3/13/2005