Melvin WILANSKY

WILANSKY, Melvin (Mel). On Saturday, January 17, 2004. It is with extreme sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Mel, at the young age of sixty-three, surrounded by his loving family. A man of few words, he leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and courage. Dearest husband and best friend of Fran Pokorski. Devoted father and father-in-law of Barbara Greenberg and Daniel Levesque, Mitchell Greenberg, Warren, Mark and Jonathan Wilansky. Cherished zaida of Vanessa. Son of the late Sonia and the late Morris Wilansky. Son-in-law of Helen and the late Jack Pokorski. Adored big brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy and David Marcus, Betti and Mitchell Carpman, Miriam Pokorski. Predeceased by his brother Graham. Very special uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family would like to thank the very special doctors, nurses and support staff of the Lakeshore General Hospital Intensive Care and Haemo-Dialysis Unit for their devotion and care throughout this difficult time. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Tuesday, January 20 at 1:45 p.m. Burial at the Congregation Beth Tikvah Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, Sources Rd., D.D.O. Shiva private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Lakeshore General Hospital Dialysis Unit, 630-2225 or to Congregation Beth Tikvah, 683-5610. The Montreal Gazette,