Carol Susan Kosters (née Friedman)
Tuesday, July 28 at 11:00 AM
Chapel Service
Tuesday, July 28 to Sunday, August 2
3 Westmount Square, Montreal, Quebec
Shiva hours: Tuesday, following burial, until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Services at 7:30 p.m.
10th of Av, 5786
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Combined Jewish Appeal, 514-345-2645 ext. 2600 or click here; or to the “Carol Kosters Memorial Fund” c/o Congregation Shaar Haashomayim 514-937-9471 or click here.
Peacefully at the age of seventy-two, on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of Stephen for fifty years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Marly Kosters, Michael and Rachel Kosters. Dear sister of Edward Friedman and sister-in-law of Carmen Kosters. Daughter of the late Arthur and the late Laura Friedman and daughter-in-law of Florence and the late Fred Kosters. Loving grandmother of Nate, Lex, Kenzie, Kaia, and Margaux. Carol will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and her extraordinary gift for bringing people together. She was famous for her legendary dinner parties, her incredible cooking, and her love for friends and family. A devoted volunteer at her synagogue and at her children’s schools, she gave tirelessly of her time, her energy, and her heart to everyone she loved. Carol’s love, laughter, and generosity touched everyone who knew her, and she will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Heartfelt gratitude to all the doctors and nurses who cared for Carol as well as Cheryl and Shirley who helped her during a very difficult time.
Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Tuesday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the Shaar Hashomayim Congregation Cemetery, 1250 chemin de la Forêt. Shiva at her home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Combined Jewish Appeal, 514-345-2645 ext. 2600 or click here; or to the “Carol Kosters Memorial Fund” c/o Congregation Shaar Hashomayim 514-937-9471 or click here.