Beverly Spanier

Toby Shulman - 8 days ago

To Beverly's Family, My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Beverly. I was on the Maimonides Users' Committee with her & always appreciated how she stood up for all the residents & wanted the best for them. May the family be comforted as the mourners of Zion & Jerusalem & suffer no more sorrows.

Stephanie Gross - 8 days ago

Beverly, You were my "big sister", my mentor, my best friend since I was a child. I looked up to you with envious eyes. How could I ever attain your standards?? I will miss you more than words can express. You suffered for so many years. I am glad that you had the tremendous impact you had on students, friends, and fellow patients. Your place in Heaven will reflect your loving concern for your fellows and good works. May you rest in peace and may your memory be for a blessing. Sincerest condolences to you dear cousins who I know will miss you.

Lucy Bridgeman - 8 days ago

I will always cherish those profound memories of our weekly conversations. You were a true visionary. You lived an exceptional life and had a strong presence on the 5th floor. We will miss dearly. Now rest in peace Bev.

The Cahana Family - 8 days ago

It is rare to find those voices of advocacy when in the height of one's strength--but Beverly's leadership and commitment to social justice never waned---NEVER. We have been so touched by her Holy Work and always felt her as an ally, as did so many in every domain she touched. What better legacy is there than that! Her memory will surely be for a blessing --Yehi Zichra Baruch! Rabbi Ronnie, Karen, Kitra, Tamira, Briah, Dvir/Shalhevet and Sapira Cahana

Helen Adam - 8 days ago

Beverly, we will miss our feisty Vice President. Who else will NEVER take no for an answer? The National Assembly chose well when they honoured you. On a personal note, I'll miss our talks, holiday meals, friendship, support and scoldings. Peaceful journey. You've left us with lifetimes of memories. Thank you on behalf of myself, the Donald Berman Maimonides Users' Committee and all the DBM residents for whom you were such a stalwart advocate. Helen Adam, President

Pamela Melnick Garfinkle - 9 days ago

May she rest in peace. Miss Spanier was a wonderful and inspirational teacher and a wonderful person. I remember her with fondness.

Nancy Kape Gurberg and David Gurberg - 9 days ago

Dear Friends, We will never forget Beverly and the impact she had on our lives. She knew her passing was inevitable and was not afraid. Her courage was the core of who Beverly was. She lived up to the mitzvah of treating her fellow Jews, everyone her life came into contact with the way she wanted to be treated. It was an honour and privilege to be her friend. May Bev's neshama be protected through our many acts of loving kindness. Nancy and David

Pearl Robin - 9 days ago

Beverly was a "tour de force" that made things happen that nobody else could do. She was a friend to all. Pearl Robin

Carol Abramson - 10 days ago

Each of us has our reasons to know Beverly, to love her, and to remember her. She was the champion of the underdog, fiercely independent, and fighting for everyone who could not stand up for themselves. Beverly could be the sweetest, most caring person, but you did not cross her. "No" was not a word in her vocabulary, and when she set her mind to something, nothing was permitted to stand in her way. She inspired generations of students to think for themselves, follow their hearts, and do what's right. Beverly was selfless, sharing her art, her possessions and her advice with all freely. Her group of friends was eclectic, accomplished, and amazing, and I am honoured to consider myself one of them. We all immensely enjoyed the holiday and birthday get togethers that she managed to set up and orchestrate, despite her limited mobility. I baked her hundreds, if not thousands, of cookies over the years to enjoy and to give away, and in return, she gave me the all-encompassing warmth of her friendship. Beverly, we will miss your big heart and bigger personality. There will never be another like you. Thank you for everything.

Joe Fineberg - 10 days ago

Dear Family, I had the privilege of being a high school student of Beverly's and, in recent years, we collaborated on patients' rights issues. She was always effective at strongly expressing her convictions and advocating for causes that she believed in. She will be sadly missed.

Marty Ginsherman - 10 days ago

Miss Spanier was one of my favourite teachers at Wagar. May her life be a blessing

Derek Silverman - 10 days ago

Dear Spanier Family It has been many years since I graduated from Wagar - but the memories of a wonderful, bright and patient teacher that she was are still quite vivid - My sincerest condolences to her family

Nancy Cleman - 10 days ago

Our condolences to the family. We have wonderful memories of Beverly working with our late father on the third service . She was a visionary. Nancy and Linda Cleman

R. Afilalo - 10 days ago

Bev, am so sorry i did not listen to you and not control my bad temper when i used to throw the desks at my unruly students...RIP mon cherie

Naomi Rappaport Monk - 10 days ago

I am shocked and tremendously saddened on the loss of Beverly. For nearly two years she was my father's neighbour across the hall at Maimonides. I would often speak to Beverly and thought she was such an interesting and articulate woman. We had some amazing conversations about her teaching career, (candid stories about her Wagar students!) Beverly spoke highly about her brother Dr. Allan Spanier as well. I will truly miss seeing her as she was always funny and truthful. I will cherish the Purim card that she made for my father this past March. My she rest in peace and her memory be a blessing. Naomi

Israel Bonds Montreal - 10 days ago

To the family of the late Beverly Spanier, On behalf of the staff and management of Israel Bonds, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Beverly. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May your memories give you comfort and may you be spared further sorrow. With our deepest sympathy, Israel Bonds/Canada-Israel Securities, Ltd.

Barbara Cieply - 10 days ago

Miss Spanier was my teacher in wager. She was the kind of teacher who made a deep impression on her students. I loved her attitude, and always thought so fondly of her. My condolences.

Allan J. Levine - 10 days ago

Bev was a brilliant teacher who contributed greatly in making the world a better place. Family, students, friends and the world were her priorities- she , herself was last. May the family be dared further sorrow. Allan J.

Joyce - 10 days ago

My deepest sympathies to those who loved Beverly, on this great loss. I got to know Beverly during Covid as her ability to advocate, so eloquently and fiercely for herself and fellow residence at Maimonidies, I feel honoured to have known her and wish her eternal rest and peace, she always brought 100% of herself and that is an incredible gift and light that will never go out. BDE

Jacqueline Marx - 10 days ago

Rest well, dear cousin.

David Muhlstock - 11 days ago

Michael, My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your aunt.

Rhonda Shaffer-Herman - 11 days ago

I was fortunate to have Beverly as my friend. We met years ago at the Shaar Hashomayim every August as Beverly was preparing for High holiday 3rd service, which she organized for neurodiverse young adults. Then fate put us together again when Beverly was admitted to Maimonides Geriatric hospital,where my mother lived . Despite her physical handicaps Beverly always want to help others. She encouraged me when my mother was facing the end of her life. I will always remember her funny stories of her own life which she shared. I was privileged to be included in her many heartwarming joyous holiday parties . I will miss her very much. May the memory of a life well lived sustain her friends & family in this mourning period. Sincerely Rhonda Bob Benjy & Melissa I will miss her.

Peter Broder - 11 days ago

My condolences Ms. Spanier was great teacher...We were lucky to have her in our corner.