Dr. Walter J. Hendelman
Mardi 3 Février à 13:00
Funeral service and burial in Ottawa.
Mardi 3 Février à Jeudi 5 Février
Shiva in Ottawa.
12th of Sh'vat, 5786
Teena and Walter Hendelman Family Fund at the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation, or to the Devra Hendelman Memorial Fund at the Ottawa Community Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Hendelman after a very brief illness on Friday, January 30th, 2026, at age 88. Son of the late Goldie and Harry Hendelman of Montreal. Loving husband of the late Teena Hendelman (Garelick), and pre-deceased by daughter Devra (Grant Rice) of Kelowna. Walter is survived by daughter Lisanne and sister Ruth Rohrlick of Montreal. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews across the continent, and countless friends from so many walks of life.
Born in Montreal, Walter graduated from McGill University with Psychology and Medical degrees. He conducted research at New York and in Pasadena before joining the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. He continued his research, and later focused on teaching neuroanatomy, publishing several textbooks including the “Atlas of Functional Neuroanatomy”. He retired from the University of Ottawa as an Emeritus Professor.
Community advocacy and volunteerism was another important aspect of his life. Along with Teena, he co-founded the Ottawa Reconstructionist Havurah (now Or Haneshamah.) He volunteered with Canadian Friends of Beth Hatefutsoth, AJA 50+, and was a longtime docent at the Canadian Museum of History.
Walter loved music, singing in a choir, and playing saxophone and recorder. In recent years, he developed a passion for the visual arts, especially pottery. He was a good friend to so many, always devoted and caring and very active socially. He leaves a legacy of good deeds, community involvement, generosity and kindness.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, 1771 Cuba Avenue, Ottawa. Interment will follow at Jewish Memorial Gardens, 6549 Herberts Corners Road, Greely.
Shiva in Ottawa.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Teena and Walter Hendelman Family Fund at the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation, or to the Devra Hendelman Memorial Fund at the Ottawa Community Foundation or to the charity of your choice.