Harry GROBSTEIN

GROBSTEIN, Harry. Peacefully at home, as was his fervent wish, in West Palm Beach, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in his ninety-eighth year. Beloved and loving husband of Ruth Elkman Grobstein since 1986. He guaranteed her fifteen years, but in typical fashion exceeded his commitment by giving her almost twenty-two. Predeceased by his cherished first wife, Mildred Wagner Grobstein, who passed away on December 7, 1984. Deeply loved and respected by his children, Barbara, Debra and John, who will sorely miss him. Harry was a wonderful father-in-law to Michael Lefcoe and Barry Campbell, and step-father to Richard and Cindy Elkman, and Ron Elkman, all of whom loved him like a father. Beloved grandfather of Yaacov and Batsheva Lefcoe, Kris Lefcoe and Rob Jereski; Matthew and Jeremy Campbell; Marissa and Justin Schmidt, David, Molly and Laura Elkman; Mark Elkman. Great-grandfather of ten great-grandchildren in Israel and Florida. Sadly, Harry will not be with us to welcome his eleventh and twelfth great-grandchildren, expected soon in Israel and New York. Harry was also a much loved uncle. He led a full, productive and happy life, and was admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Predeceased by his brothers David Grobstein and Nick Proctor, and by his sisters Rae Faerman and Gerry Birnbaum. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W. on Friday, December 7 at 2 p.m. Burial at the Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom Congregation Section, Mount Royal Cemetery. Shiva in Montreal through Monday evening continuing in Toronto. Contributions in his memory may be made to the "Harry Grobstein Fund" c/o Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom Congregation, (514)937-3575. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 12/6/2007 - 12/7/2007