September 27, 1926 - April 10, 2016
Loyal, generous and renowned for his sense of humour and dry wit, Sid was always there to help a friend in need. Born and raised in Toronto, he was the youngest of six children and attended Clinton Street Public School and Central Technical High School. He left school early during the Second World War to help support his family. He worked as a salesman of automotive parts all of his working life. In 1953, he came to Vancouver, where he met and married Myrna, his wife of 57 years, and together they raised two children, Elliott and Heidi. He was a founding member of a B'nai B'rith chapter in Toronto. For several years, he was a Boy Scout Leader in Vancouver. Sid and Myrna bought a cottage in Roberts Creek in 1970 and retired to the Sunshine Coast in 1989, where he continued his volunteer activities by joining the Hospital Auxiliary and delivering Meals on Wheels. Sid and Myrna enjoyed many years of travelling around the globe, visiting a variety of countries and cultures. He will be missed by his many friends and family: wife Myrna, daughter Heidi, son Elliott (Angela) and grandchildren Sam, Philip and Erica; nieces Diane, Rhoda, Debbie, Shaina, Frances, and nephews Jay, Jack, Sheldon and Bill; and other relatives on both sides of the family. As Sid's health began to fail, he required the services of many health care providers. Special thanks for Sid's care are extended to the community nursing and home support staff, Dr. Hourigan, Dr. Morantz, and other members of the team. The funeral and interment was held on April 13, 2016 in Burnaby, BC at Beth Israel Chapel and Cemetery. Sid's family would be grateful for donations in his memory to the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary or to Canadian Hadassah-WIZO.