Obituary of Irving Betcherman

BETCHERMAN, Irving Passed away at Toronto General Hospital on September 8 at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lita-Rose Vineberg, and his devoted sons: Michael (Claudette Jaiko), Gordon, and Martin, and his grandchildren Laura, Anthony, Chandra, and Stacey. Predeceased by his loving daughter Barbara and his daughter-in-law Cheryl Bryce. After receiving a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Toronto, he was a partner in the family business for many years. At the age of 59 he began a second career as a lawyer, first in private practice and then as editor of a legal journal. He grew up in Ottawa and was a prominent member of the Jewish community there. In 1964 the family moved to Toronto where he was active in many social and charitable organizations. A warm, loving, and gentle man, he will be dearly missed by all of us. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.