Rhoda Shames (née Lightman)
Sunday, May 11 at 11:00 AM
Chapel Service
Shiva at Allyson's home starting Sunday after burial until 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Continuing Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Donations in her memory may be made to Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation at 514-483-2121 ext. 72207 or click here.
Surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Beloved wife of Stanley for 61 years. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Allyson and Danny, Gloria and the late Joseph, Robert and Mariane, Stephanie and Adam. Cherished Bubby of Jonathan, Melissa; Jillian; and Sarah. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Mona Lightman. Devoted daughter of the late Yetta and the late George Lightman, and daughter-in-law of the late Henna and the late Ben Shames. Sister-in-law of the late Cookie and the late Harold Nissenthall, Rena and Steve Arshinoff. Rhoda will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and all of those whose lives she touched. The family would like to thank the nurses and PABs of the 4th floor South of Maimonides Geriatric Hospital. Special thanks to Blessy Padadac for her care, compassion and constant support.
Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon W., on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Burial at the King Edward Benefit Association Section, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Duvernay. Donations in her memory may be made to Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation at 514-483-2121 ext. 72207 or click here.