Condolence From: Annmarie den Ouden
Condolence: Isra and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Thursday October 08, 2020
Condolence From: Lisa Brice- Leddy, Amanda Smart & Wendy Smith
Condolence: Dear Jacquie and Family
Amanda shared the news with us about the loss of your lovely son Joe. We wanted you to know that we are so very sorry to hear of your loss and that we (and our families) are all thinking of you and your family.
We have donated to a charity called Northern Connections. This is a boots on the ground rescue that supports dogs who are at risk in northern communities, in partnership with local leaders and animal advocates. We are supporting an upcoming mission to northern Manitoba where several at risk dogs will be brought back to Ontario and placed with other rescue groups for foster and adoption.
These rescue missions require the effort and dedication of tons of volunteers, people who also share an immense passion and love for animals. The resulting arrival of (likely 40-50) sometimes injured and needy souls in to care is inspiring and creates so much hope.
We thought that this is something that Joe would have supported. They often prioritize pregnant females as they are at highest risk. We have asked if one of the soon to be born pups could be named in honour of Joe.
I will send you a message when the rescue is complete and include pictures!
We are all thinking of you and sending love,
Lisa, Wendy & Amanda
Friday September 18, 2020
Condolence From: Deirdre Freiheit
Condolence: Dear Isra and Family,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of Joseph and hope that the special memories you hold dear will offer some comfort in your grief. My deepest sympathies to you.
Deirdre
Friday September 11, 2020
Condolence From: Susan Smith
Condolence: Dear Jacquie,
My deepest love and sympathy to you and all of your family at his time. I pray that your wonderful memories of Joe will help carry you through this time of unimaginable loss. Love to you.
Monday September 07, 2020
Condolence From: Jeffrey Turnbull
Condolence: It was with great sadness that we heard the news.
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family
Jeff
Monday August 31, 2020
Condolence From: Sara Lipnowski
Condolence: Dear Jacqui,Isra,Rebecca and Josh
It is with a very sad heart that I write these words. I cannot imagine losing a child and my thoughts and sympathy are with you. I remember Joe so well and his beautiful smile and kind heart. It was such a pleasure teaching him and getting to know such wonderful caring parents such as you. A few years ago I bumped into Joe on the street and he immediately recognized me and gave me the biggest hug. What a sweet man! We chatted awhile and I so enjoyed our conversation.
May your heats be filled with beautiful memories of Joe to sustain you and give you strength through this difficult time.
Sara Lipnowski
Thursday August 27, 2020
Condolence From: Gwen Clarke
Condolence: Dear Isra and Family
Please accept my deepest sympathies at this time of unspeakable loss. I hope that your beautiful memories of your son and brother will bring you some measure of solace in the days and weeks to come. Gwen
Wednesday August 26, 2020
Condolence From: Mary Mainella
Condolence: Isra & family, There are no words to describe the loss you are feeling right now. I hope that you find comfort in the memories of Joseph and that you keep those ever so close. Deepest condolences, Mary
Wednesday August 26, 2020
Condolence From: Sharon Squire
Condolence: Dear Isra and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Monday August 24, 2020
Condolence From: Howard Shapiro
Condolence: Dear Isra:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I wish you and your family much strength and that you will be kind to yourselves and each other in this difficult time. Isra, I also lost a child this past year and if you want to reach out to someone who has experienced a similar loss, I am there for you (you can find me at Toronto Public Health). I hope that sometime our paths will cross again in happier times and we can treat each other to a second round of scotch.
Howard Shapiro
Toronto, Ontario
Monday August 24, 2020
Condolence From: Benita Siemiatycki
Condolence: Dear Jacqui, Isra, Rebecca and Josh,
There are no words to express my deep sorrow for you in the wake of the immense loss of your beloved son and brother, Joseph. May your hearts be filled with the joy he brought your family and the memories he created. I hope that knowing so many people care brings some measurement of comfort to you.
Sunday August 23, 2020
Condolence From: Janet Darwish
Condolence: Dear Jacquie, Isra, Rebecca and Josh. Please accept my deepest condolences. As Joe’s Kindergarten teacher I can still remember his beautiful kind heart. He had such a love for learning with a beautiful smile that I cannot forget. My prayers and love go out to you all at this most difficult time.
Janet Darwish(Morah Yaffa)
Sunday August 23, 2020
Condolence From: Percy and Shelley Ostroff
Condolence: Dear Isra, Jacquie, Rebecca and Josh,
Shelley and I send our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved son Joe. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you. May his memory be a blessing and a comfort.
Sunday August 23, 2020
Condolence From: Judy Soicher
Condolence: Dear Jacquie and family,
I was so deeply saddened to hear of your immense loss.
Jacquie - although we worked together many years ago, you have been a lasting role model for me of an intelligent, warm, compassionate, and capable clinician and human being. It seems that Joseph also had your wonderful qualities and many more of his own. May his memory - together with the love and kindness of those around you - comfort you and your family during this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sunday August 23, 2020
Condolence From: Roxanne L Anderson
Condolence: Dear Isra and Family: My deepest sympathies for the loss of your blue eyed boy. Sincerely Roxanne
Sunday August 23, 2020
Condolence From: Jim Hobson and Anne Taillon-Hobson
Condolence: Dear Jacquie: My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Surround yourselves with the love and care of family and friends. Sincerely, the Hobson family
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Steve & Nikki Mercier
Condolence: To Jacquie and family.
Thinking of you with heavy hearts on the sudden lost of your son/brother.
No one could begin to understand your sorrow. Please except our Deepest condolences in your time of need.
Steve & Nikki Mercier
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Robin williams
Condolence: Dear Isra
I have been thinking about you and your family as you face this unbearable loss. May you be surrounded by the love and strength of family and friends as they support and share memories your son Joseph with you.
Sincerely
Robin Williams
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Stephanie, Jessica, Sandra Kearney
Condolence: Dear, Isra, Jacquie, Rebecca, Josh,
We are so sorry for your enormous loss. I have found memories of Joe playing as a child. Our heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow, our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Fran Slingerland
Condolence: Jacquie... you are someone who has given so much compassion to your patients, my mother Doreen being one. I am so so sad and sorry to hear this news. May you be buoyed up from the deepest sources of your soul as you journey through this loss. Love to you and your family. Fran
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Dana Bilodeau
Condolence: Dear Isra, my heart-felt condolences are extended to you and your family today - not just as a colleague or a friend, but as a Mother.
I cannot begin to understand the pain you and your family are going through and wish you strength and courage at this time of sorrow.
Thinking of you all and holding you in my prayers.
Dana
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Anne Graham
Condolence: Isra & Family - I am so sorry for your loss and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Ken, Deena, Steve and Danni
Condolence: Isra, Jacquie, Rebecca and Josh,
We are so saddened by this tragic loss of Joe. May your memories of Joe give you strength now and always.
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Moira Alie
Condolence: I am so saddened to hear about this loss. Joe was a member of an art program I facilitate. He was a beloved member who will be missed by his peers, volunteers and staff. Peace be with you during this time.
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Kate Bingham
Condolence: Dear Isra and family,
I'm heartbroken for you. Sending peace and love as you remember Joseph. He sounds like he was an incredible soul.
With sympathy,
Kate
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Nicolas Pineault
Condolence: I was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your son. May the loving memories of your son help you through these hard times. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Dawna Ramsay
Condolence: Jacquie, Isra and family - I am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful son, Joe. May the comfort and strength of all those who love and care for you - family, friends and community - help your through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Dawna
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Elizabeth Richardson
Condolence: Dear Isra and family
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your son. I can only imagine the grief and pain that you are feeling. I hope in time that your memories of your beautiful boy will bring you solace. Thinking of you all as you pass through this difficult time.
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Sharon and David Appoitve
Condolence: Dear Jacquie, Isra and family,
Our heartfelt sympathies on Joe's untimely passing.
May his memory be a blessing and inspiration.
Sharon and David
Friday August 21, 2020
Condolence From: Joan Fletcher
Condolence: To the Levy family - I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you. My prayers are with you.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Irene Yared and Morris Sherman
Condolence: Our deepest condolences to your family for this tragic loss of Joe. We wish you strength and courage in the coming days.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: José Gallant
Condolence: Isra, Jacquie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and I hope Joe’s memory will bring you strength during this difficult time. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Nick, Clara and the Ouzas family
Condolence: Dear Jacquie, Isra and family:
We were very sad to hear about Joe. We have fond memories of him as a little baby - the love and joy that he brought will never be forgotten. Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear son.
Nick, Clara, James and Alexandra
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Mindy Goldman
Condolence: Dear Isra,
Words cannot express how sad I feel about your immense loss. May you gain some comfort in knowing that you are not alone and your many friends and colleagues are thinking of you and your family, Mindy
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Lynette Gillen
Condolence: Isra - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joseph sounds like such a beautiful spirit. I wish you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Line Binda
Condolence: Isra,
My most sincere condoleances to you and your family. May the memories you hold dear in your heart help you in these difficult times.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Jonathan Haas
Condolence: Dear Jacquie, Isra, Rebecca and Josh. Please accept my deepest condolences. I will always remember Joseph as the bright and passionate boy who made his family so proud. Je vous embrasse affectueusement.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Sandra Ramirez
Condolence: Dear Isra,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your beautiful memories with Joseph bring you comfort during these difficult times and the days ahead. Sandra
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Ken McTaggart & family
Condolence: My deepest condolences Isra, Jacquie, and family. I wish there were words I could use to comfort you, but know in this time there really are none. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Margaret Miedema
Condolence: Isra - My deepest condolences to your entire family at this time of sorrow. May your loving memories of Joseph and the beauty he brought to the world, sustain you through this difficult time.
Marg Miedema
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Cheryl Doncaster & family
Condolence: Dear Isra & family:
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. May your beloved memories of Joe bring you strength in the coming days and months as you reflect on your time with him.
We are very sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Cheryl, Bruce, Alex and Mitchell
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Donna Killeen
Condolence: Dear Isra and family, I have no words to express my sorrow at your sudden loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Lori & Jordan Rosove
Condolence: Dear Jacquie, Isra, Rebecca and Josh,
We were shocked and saddened at learning about your loss of Joe. We have very fond memories of Joe and cannot imagine the pain you are all feeling at this time. Please accept our very deepest condolences.
Lori & Jordan
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Mathias and Sherry Haun
Condolence: Isra and family, words cannot convey the sadness and heartbreak for your loss. Just know that your many friends and colleagues have their arms around you and are holding you tight. God bless.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Ellis Westwood
Condolence: I was saddened to hear the new of your son's passing. He seems to have been a lovely, caring person. You must have been very proud of him. Sending my thoughts and best wishes to you all at such a difficult time.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Jennifer Rose
Condolence: Dear Isra and family,
I am heartbroken for your loss. The world was blessed to have benefitted from Joseph's kindness and compassion even if just for a short while. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Jennifer Rose
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Jackie and Kevin Barwin and family
Condolence: Isra, Jacquie, Rebecca and Josh,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the tragic loss of your dear Joe. May his memory be a blessing and the world a better place for having him in it.
Jackie, Kevin, Zahava and Meredith
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Cheryl Graham
Condolence: Dear Levy Family;
May God hold you tight and give you strength and courage through this incredibly difficult time and always.
Sending much love, hugs and prayers,
The Graham Family
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Judy Rose
Condolence: I leave my most sincere condolences with you, the entire Levy family. Conversations with Joe at the family dinner table were always enjoyable and enlightening. I'm a better person for knowing him.
I share this thought that has helped me over the past year and a half: Death ends a life, not a relationship.
Sending waves of love,
Judy
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Don Lapierre
Condolence: Dear Isra and family
Please accept my deepest condolences. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care of each other.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Marie & Howie Levine and Family
Condolence: Our last visit with Joe was creative one. We were outside in Jenny's back garden discussing what spray paint colours to paint three giant metal garden flowers that had rusted. Joe decided on the colours red, yellow, and purple. As I spray painted the flowers Joe was beside me advising me on areas I had missed. I turned to Joe and asked him to retreive a metal butterfly from Jenny's front yard. When he returned with the butterfly in hand he commented that the metal butterfly was beautiful. I told Joe my brother, Marc who passed away two years ago, had made it and each time I saw a butterfly I thought of my brother. Just then a real yellow butterfly passed between us and we looked at each other. We both smiled and I told Joe that in many cultures the butterfly is associated with our souls, representing endurance, change, and hope. He looked at me and said, "I would like to be remembered as a butterfly".
Joe will always occupy a special place in our hearts.
Thursday August 20, 2020
Condolence From: Wayne Moore & Kayla Estrin
Condolence: Isra, Jacquie, Rebecca and Josh:
This news hit us like a slammed door - too sudden, too brutal and too final.
Your beautiful words reminded us of the Joe we spend (too little) time with during dinners or other visits. The compassion seen in his love of animals, and his energy and zest for life.
I hope that your memories of him and his life will overcome in time the pain of this untimely loss.
With all our love and deepest condolences.
Wayne & Kayla
Wednesday August 19, 2020
Condolence From: Michael Landau
Condolence: My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of a precious soul.
May his memory be a blessing for you .
Mike L.
Wednesday August 19, 2020
Condolence From: Sandra and Mike Mulder
Condolence: Dear Jacquie and Family.
We are so sorry to hear of your incredible loss. I can’t imagine what you all must be going through. Words cannot express what you must be feeling and going through right now. We pray that God will bring you comfort and peace during this very difficult time. ❤️ Much love Sandra and Mike
Wednesday August 19, 2020
Condolence From: Ruth Buckland
Condolence: Isra & Jacquie - there are no words but please accept our heart felt condolences. The love and memories you have will be with you forever. With time may they bring you peace.
Wednesday August 19, 2020