Dr. Marcel Tenenbaum

Gabriella Tenenbaum - 5 days ago

Sending my love

Daniel Amar, Executive Director, Montreal Holocaust Museum - 10 days ago

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Marcel Tenenbaum z”l, Holocaust survivor and dedicated Museum volunteer. Holocaust education and remembrance were vitally important to Marcel, who spoke to groups of all ages and backgrounds at the Museum. Marcel was born in Brussels in 1935. In August 1942, the Tenenbaums went into hiding on the top floor of a shop that belonged to Marcel’s father’s first employer. For two years, Marcel rarely left the hiding space, and when he did, it was only to go to the corner bookstore with his mother. The family was denounced and arrested in 1944. They were deported to the Mechelen transit camp, missing the last train to Auschwitz by only 72 hours. New generations will continue to discover Marcel’s story through his written memoir, his recorded testimony, the objects he donated to our Museum, and the pedagogical tool based on his experiences during the Holocaust. Every day, as visitors learn about the history of the Holocaust in our permanent exhibition, they discover a wool blanket that was given to Marcel in 1944 in the Mechelen transit camp. Through Marcel’s story and his precious object, they are taught about the diversity of experiences during the Holocaust and the remarkable stories of survivors who rebuilt their lives in Montreal. Marcel will be fondly remembered for his warmth, humour, and profound dedication to our Museum and its mission. He will be deeply missed by his many friends and fellow volunteers at the Museum. Our sincere condolences to Marcel’s beloved family and friends. May his memory be a blessing and a source of inspiration.

Jacob Kincler - 15 days ago

Dear Marilyn and family, We would like to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Marcel, fellow member of the Radomer Society. We’ll always honor his memory. Jacob Kincler on behalf of the Radomer Society

Marianne Constantine - 16 days ago

Dear Marilyn, So sorry to have heard that Marcel passed away. I met him a few years ago at a meeting of the Montreal Child Survivors of the Holocaust of which he was an active member He was a very warm, friendly person and his passing is a loss to all of us. Please accept my deepest sympathy which I also wish to extend to his sons and family.

Avra Berg - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn and families Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband Marcel. You have been a constant in his life and it's a very hard to lose someone you love may his memories be a blessing and know that I'm thinking of you at this trying time

Arlene & Howard Mayers - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn and family, Our most sincere condolences on your loss.

Beverley and Harvey Pinsky - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn, Mitchell, Daniel, Raymond and Family, We were heartbroken to hear about the passing of Marcel, who was devoted to Marilyn for the last twenty-five years.He was also very proud of his sons and cherished his grandchildren. We have wonderful memories spent with you, Marilyn and Marcel, going out together at the finest Montreal restaurants, dining at your home for Marcel’s famous shrimp dish, and celebrating many wonderful occasions together. Marcel was always anxious to tell us his new jokes.On a more serious tone, Marcel was a Holocaust survivor and in his retirement years, spent many days going into Schools, both French and English to teach the children about that very important part of history. Marilyn, we hope that all the wonderful memories you have of Marcel will sustain you at this most difficult time. May his memory forever be a blessing. Marcel, You will always be remembered by us. Bev and Harvey

Lucy and Stewart Shapiro - 17 days ago

Dear Daniel, Raymond, Marilyn and family, our most sincere condolences on the loss of Marcel. We have so many memories of growing up across the street and Stewart’s connection through Alpha Omega. May you be spared further sorrow. BDH

Ruby and Yaqub Deen - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn, Our deepest condolences on the passing away of Marcel. Sad news! May his memories always be a blessing! May G-d give you strength during this difficult time. Regards, Ruby and Yaqub

Anna Shuster - 17 days ago

Dear Daniel, Raymond, Marilyn and Tenenbaum families, I was saddened to learn of Marcel’s passing and am sending you heartfelt condolences. BDE

Ellen and Jack Gryfe - 17 days ago

Dear Daniel, Raymond, Marilyn and families. Sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved father, grandfather and husband. May you be spared further sorrow and cherish the memories created over many years.

Lucy Wolkove - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn and Family. Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Marcel. We are thinking of you at this sad time of loss and grief. Fondly, Lucy & Norm

Rona karls - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn and family…. Sending you my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved Marcelle… You have been an unbelievable support and devoted wife… Wishing you all good health and no more sorrows…. Fondly… Rona karls. P.h. 3. Hermitage bldg.

Mariette Doduck - 17 days ago

Marilyn,so sorry for your loss!! Marcel was such a big part of your life and love!! May his Memory be for a blessing!! Love, Mariette

L’Hermitage - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn On behalf of the Board of Directors, our sincere condolences on the loss of Marcel. May you be spared further sorrow.

Marjorie and Robert Posman - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn and family Our deepest condolences

Joyce and Barry Klar - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn, Daniel, Raymond, Mitchell and Family: Sincerest sympathies on your great loss. We met Marcel when he and Marilyn married 25 years ago. They each met their soulmates and both thrived in their new lives together. Marcel was so proud of his sons’ accomplishments and loved to talk about his grandchildren. He was also dedicated to telling his life story and his survival of the holocaust. He did this by speaking to groups of all ages and backgrounds in French and English and finally in the writing of his book “ of Men, Monsters and Mazel” So many great memories of good times together, dining in fine restaurants usually chosen by Marcel and dinners often prepared by him in their home. He will be missed and never forgotten. May he rest in peace. Joyce and Barry

Dina Ansel Goldstein - 17 days ago

My dear friend Marilyn and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Marcel was a real mensch and you two were great together. May you have no more sorrow. Fondly,Dina and Buzz

Ruthie and Harvey Zalter - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn and family, Our condolences to you all on your loss. Ruthie and Harvey

Dr. Edward and Freyda Fellows, Hollywood, Florida - 17 days ago

Dear Marilyn and Tenenbaum Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dr. Marcel. My relationship with Marcel goes back to 1958 when I was accepted into dental school at McGill University when Marcel befriended the incoming potential Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity candidates. He was almost a "Big Brother" to all of us and maintained a relationship with us long after we graduated. Although we left Montreal many years ago and lost contact with him, I still have very fond memories of our past relationship! May he rest in Peace! Edward and Freyda Fellows, Hollywood , Florida.

Eva Verebes - 18 days ago

Dear Marilyn, Daniel and Raymond, please accept my deepest sympathy. I hope, your good memories will help in your grief. Love Eva

Martin Bogante - 18 days ago

Dear Marilyn and family My most sincere condolences

Barbara and Jack Rosenthal - 18 days ago

Dear Marilyn and family. We were very saddened to learn of. Marcel’s passing. May the wonderful memories you have over many years help you during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Barbara and Jack