Leo Kolber O.C. (1929 - 2020)

Born 18 Jan 1929 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Ancestors

Died 9 Jan 2020 at age 90 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Biography

Leo Kolber O.C. is Notable.

Leo was born in 1929. He was the son of Moses Kolber and Luba Kahan.^[1] He died in 2020.^[2]

Obituary

KOLBER, Senator E. Leo OC
Peacefully, at home in Montreal, on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in his ninety-first year. Beloved husband of Roni (Ronith) Hirsch and the late Sandra Maizel. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Lynne and Barry Halliday of New York, Jonathan and Irit Kolber of Israel. Proud and cherished grandfather of Olivia Halliday; Benjamin, Daniella and Michael Kolber. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Samuel and the late Jackie Kolber; and brother-in-law of Dr. Sam and Norah Freedman. Leo will be lovingly remembered by Roni's children and their spouses, Joy and Stuart Baily, Dov and Cara Gandell; and by Roni's grandchildren, Seth and Talia Baily; and Henry Gandell. Senator Kolber was a widely respected businessman, philanthropist and leader of the Jewish Community. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family, friends, former colleagues, and all who had the privilege of having known him. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Albert Cohen, Etheline Monrose and to Leo's loving caregivers and staff. The Honourable Leo Kolber was Chairman of Claridge Inc., President of CEMP Investments, and The Cadillac Fairview Corporation, spearheading such developments as the Toronto TD Center, and the Eaton Center. He was a Director of The Seagram Company; The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation. He was summoned to the Senate of Canada and was named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce; National Revenue Committee; Liberal Party of Canada and Advisory Council on National Security. Well known as a philanthropist, he served as President of the Centre Board of The Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital. He co-authored his memoirs, entitled, "Leo, a life." Funeral service at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington Ave., Westmount, on Sunday, January 12 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt. Shiva private. Contributions in Senator Kolber's memory may be made to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry.com. Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2008. Ancestry Record 1091 #11142732. Birth record for Leo, son of Moses Kolber and his wife Luba Kahan, 18 Jan 1929.
2. ↑ "Former senator Leo Kolber dies at 90 after Alzheimer's battle." Montreal Gazette, 10 Jan 2020, retrieved 16 Nov 2020
3. ↑ Published 10 Jan 2020 in National Post and Montreal Gazette, retrieved 16 Nov 2020 from https://www.remembering.ca/obituary/e-leo-kolber-1078233963

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