Goldie Monk (née Freedman)

Peacefully, on Monday, November 4, 2024, in her ninety-fourth year. Loving daughter of the late William and the late Lily Freedman. Beloved wife of the late David for seventy years. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Brenda and Danny (Fleischer), Howard and Cheryl (Hart), Steven and Naomi (Rappaport). Most loving Bubby of Lisa Nashman (Justin), Richard Nashman, Dahlia Monk, Kiana Monk, Jeremy Monk and Michelle (Rubinfeld), and Zane Monk. Great-Bubby of Beau David Monk. Sister-in-law of Pearl Freedman and Ruby Antecol. Predeceased by her dear siblings, Morris Freedman and Shirley Antecol, and by David’s siblings and their spouses, Joe and Sarah Monk, Max and Evelyn Monk, Ruth and Lou Kahansky, Hyman Monk, Syd Monk, Claire Monk Davis, Annie Borsho Monk, Dora Monk, Faye and Louise Lee. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and all who knew her.  Goldie will be remembered for her beautiful watercolors and charisma. Meaningful recognition is extended to her wonderful caregivers, Vilma Ramos and Karen Balantac who treated her like family. Heartfelt gratitude to the 3rd floor C staff of the Hope Pavilion at the Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare Centre. Special thanks to Teresa and Janean for their wonderful care. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Shevat Achim Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 1 Wood Ave. (reception room), Westmount. Donations in Goldie’s memory may be made to the Donald Berman Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation, (514) 738-4500 ext.: 2124, or to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, (800) 616-8816.