Obituary

With dignity on Friday, August 11, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Ruth Scharf for fifty-one years. Adoring father and father-in-law of Phillip (Philippe) Dunsky and Allison Marchildon. Very proud Zaidy of Laïla, and Amiel. Devoted brother and brother-in-law of Libby and the late Sydney Vosberg; and brother-in-law of Sol Scharf and Nancy Torres, and Goldie Eva Scharf. He will be deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Segal Cancer Centre of the Jewish General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean-Talon St. W., on Sunday, August 13 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Independent Hebrew Cemetery, 5015 rue de la Savane, H4P 1V1. Shiva at his home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of gifts or flowers, contributions in Avrum’s memory may be made to the Segal Cancer Centre, c/o the Jewish General Hospital Foundation, (514) 340-8251, or to the charity of your choice.

Posted in 2010-2019

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Imran Khan:

I had Mr Avrum Dunsky’s class in the late 90’s. He was one of the best physics teachers i ever had. Electricity & magnetism being one of the hardest was then made to look simple through the lessons of this fantastic professor. RIP. Kind regards to his family.

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