Joan Ungar (née Rosenzweig)

With profound sadness the family of Joan Ungar announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday January 22, 2025, in her ninety-fourth year. Cherished and beloved mother and mother-in-law of Leslie Ungar, Dana Ades-Landy and Barry Landy, Pamela and Mitchell Berbrier and mother-in-law of Frances Goldberg. Cherished and devoted “Grandma” of Mandy and Tim Hill, Evan and Macy Ungar; Jason Ades and Bev Shimansky, Matthew Ades and Kelly Aisen; Emilie Berbrier and Russell Schwartz, Danielle Berbrier and Lawrence Greenberg, Benjamin Berbrier, Andie Berbrier. Devoted daughter of the late Mark and Elizabeth Rosenzweig. Adoring great-grandmother of Camden and Carmel Hill; Ella Ungar; Harry and Olivia Ades; Chloe and Charlie Ades.

Joan was an exceptional lady who gave so much of herself to her family. A beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated woman who was dedicated and hardworking, especially during her volunteer years at Hope & Cope. Joan was a great friend, and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Joan was the matriarch of our family, and she will be remembered for her amazing cooking, great stories, her endless amount of love and support, and for always making our family her priority. Heartfelt thanks to Jonalyn, Cassie and Ronda for their exceptional care and compassion.

Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at the Beth Zion Congregation Section, Eternal Gardens Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Shiva at her daughter Pamela’s home. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hope & Cope Fund ℅ the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251 or click here.