With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Lorraine Nathanson at Toronto General Hospital on November 22, 2017. Born in St. John's, NL to Marion and Louis Swersky, Mom was an only child until the age of 13, when she was joined by her brother Ernie. A proud graduate of Bishop Spencer College, Mom had many fond memories and warm friendships from that time. Mom married the love of her life, our father (Julius Lawrence) Larry Nathanson on August 25, 1953. Together they raised their family on Rennies Mill Road for 33 years, before following their three children to Toronto. Left with precious memories are children Lisa and Ken Kantorowitz, Greta and Allan Reiss, and Barry Nathanson. Mom was a devoted and adoring Bubbie to Aylana and Shua Mandel (Israel), Nomi Reiss (Israel), Tani and Ahuva (Goldberg) Reiss, Gabi and Yaakov Freedman, Ayelet Reiss (Israel), Julia and Al Romano, Josh Nathanson. The newest joys of her life, she was Bubbie Bubbie to Lia Rachel and Ashi Mandel, Annika (Leeba) Romano. The true matriarch of our family, Mom earned our devotion through the loving attention she showered on us. Our lives were enriched by her love and devotion and we are diminished by the loss of her wise counsel. Condolences: Swerskynathansonfamily@gmail.com