Shirley Gaventa (née Chait)
Thursday, June 12 at 1:00 PM
Chapel Service
Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, June 15
5696 Queen Mary Road, Hampstead, QC H3X 1X4
Shiva hours: Following burial until 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m.
Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation at (514) 738-4500 ext. 72124 or click here.
Peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Morton. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Mia and Warren Saks, Robin and the late Jason Gaventa. Adored Granny of Michael, Jonah, Samantha, and Max. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Stephen Chait and Tina Cotrupi; the late Edith and the late Leo Rifkin. Dearly missed by her nieces and nephews, Martina and Dray, Laura and Nicole; Nina and Philip, Marty and Debbie, and their children; and by family and friends.
The family would like to acknowledge with sincere gratitude her caregivers, Lucy and Joy, for their compassion and devotion; and the 5th floor staff at the Kastner Pavilion for their exceptional care.
Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon W., on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Jewish Assistance Section, Kehal Israel Community, D.D.O. Shiva at Mia and Warren’s home. Contributions to the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation at (514) 738-4500 ext. 72124 or click here.
“She leaves behind a legacy of love, beauty, compassion and kindness.”